To amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes.

This bill would allow the Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police to issue permits for commercial filming and photography on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, but not inside Capitol buildings. Permitted activity could take place only when neither the House nor the Senate is in session. The Chief could charge a fee to cover costs to the Architect of the Capitol, with activities and fees similar to those once allowed in Union Square under the National Park Service. Fees collected would go into the Capitol Trust Account, and the Capitol Police Board would write rules in consultation with House and Senate committees.

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• Eleanor Holmes Norton Democrat sponsor
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