HR7162Referred to Committee

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

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Introduced
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-01-20
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democrat · DC · Representative
Votes with party: 96.6% (59 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

2026-01-21

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would allow film and photography companies to shoot commercial movies and TV shows on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol building, something that is currently restricted. This would affect production companies and filmmakers who want to use the iconic Capitol as a backdrop for their projects, while also potentially generating revenue for the government through filming permits and fees. The change would need to go through Congress's committee process before it could become law.

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