# 119-hr-7162: To amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes.

119-hr-7162, To amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-04).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7162
- Congress: 119
- Title: To amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes.
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-01-20
- Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-04

## Summary

**Would authorize fee-based commercial filming and photography on the U.S. Capitol Grounds during periods when neither House is in session.** It would let the Chief of the United States Capitol Police issue permits for outdoor commercial shoots under defined limits and regulatory oversight. - Commercial filmmakers and photographers would be able to apply for permits to use outdoor Capitol Grounds when Congress is not in session. Permits could require fees and would exclude any Capitol Buildings. - The Architect of the Capitol could recover costs tied to issuing and supporting permitted activity because permit fees may be set to cover those costs. Fees are to be set similar to the National Park Service rates for Union Square before the 2012 jurisdiction change. - Collected fees would transfer immediately to the Capitol Trust Account, and the Capitol Police Board would write implementing regulations in consultation with House and Senate committees.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New permits for Capitol filming: mixed, low. If enacted, the Chief of the United States Capitol Police would be able to issue permits for commercial filming and photography on the Capitol Grounds. Permits would not allow filming inside Capitol Buildings and would apply only when neither House of Congress is in session. The Chief would be able…

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- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-7162 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7162)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8870)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7162 (as of 2026-06-04).