A resolution authorizing the taking of pictures and filming in the Chamber of the Senate for use by the Capitol Visitor Center.

Bill: 116-sres-428
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-11-18
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Legislative rules and procedure

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Photography and imaging

Senate

U.S. Capitol
Latest action: action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6629; text: CR S6627)

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-11-18
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution suspends Senate rules to permit taking pictures of and filming the Senate for up to seven days. The pictures and film may only be used by the Capitol Visitor Center for exhibits, digital interactive displays, and video presentations in the center.</p>

action_date: 2019-11-18
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution suspends Senate rules to permit taking pictures of and filming the Senate for up to seven days. The pictures and films may only be used by the Capitol Visitor Center for exhibits, digital interactive displays, and video presentations in the center.</p>

tv_txt: III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 428 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2019 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the taking of pictures and filming in the Chamber of the Senate for use by the Capitol Visitor Center.

1. Authorization of taking of pictures and filming in the Senate Chamber for use by the Capitol Visitor Center (a) Authorization Subject to subsection (b), paragraph 1 of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) is temporarily suspended— (1) for the purpose of permitting the taking of pictures and filming while the Senate is in session or in recess; and (2) for a period not to exceed a total of 7 days, of which the dates, locations, and times shall be determined by the Committee on Rules and Administration. (b) Limitation on use of images The pictures taken and film made under subsection (a) may only be used by the Capitol Visitor Center for exhibits, digital interactive displays, and video presentations in the Capitol Visitor Center that have been approved by the Committee on Rules and Administration. (c) Arrangements The Capitol Visitor Center, in collaboration with the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate and the Secretary of the Senate, shall make the necessary arrangements to carry out this resolution, including such arrangements as are necessary to ensure that the taking of pictures and filming conducted under this resolution does not disrupt any proceeding of the Senate.