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Adds a new subsection (d) to 40 U.S.C. 5106 authorizing the Chief of the United States Capitol Police to issue permits for commercial filmmaking and photography on United States Capitol Grounds when neither House is in session; authorizes the Chief to require payment of fees to cover costs incurred by the Architect of the Capitol; requires immediate transfer of collected fees to the Capitol Trust Account; directs that the Capitol Police Board promulgate regulations in consultation with specified congressional committees; defines 'Union Square'; and ties permitted activities and fees to those previously permitted/collected for Union Square by the National Park Service prior to its transfer.
Amends Section 213(c) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2014 (codified at 40 U.S.C. 5102) by striking each place certain text appears and inserting the phrase 'subsection (b)(2) or section 5106(d) of title 40, United States Code'.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced January 20, 2026 by Eleanor Holmes Norton · Last progress January 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E55)
Introduced in House