Item | All Capitol Visitors (Public, Staff-Led, and Member-Led) |
Capitol | Galleries |
1 | Aerosol Containers | Prohibited | Prohibited |
2 | Any battery-operated electronic device | Allowed | Prohibited |
Medical devices are permitted. |
3 | Any pointed object (knitting needles, letter openers, etc.) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Pens and pencils are permitted. |
4 | Any bag larger than 14" wide x 13" high x 4" deep | Prohibited A visitor with a verified meeting or appointment inside the Capitol (i.e., official business visitors) may exceed the standard maximum bag size if the item is necessary to conduct his or her business. USCP discretion shall be used in each case, with all bags subject to thorough search and security screening. | Prohibited |
5 | Cameras | Allowed | Prohibited (both in and out of session) |
6 | Cans and bottles | Prohibited | Prohibited |
7 | Creams, lotions, or perfumes | Allowed | Prohibited (both in and out of session) |
8 | Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices | Prohibited | Prohibited |
9 | Food or beverages of any kind | Prohibited | Prohibited |
10 | Guns, replica guns, ammunition, and fireworks | Prohibited | Prohibited |
11 | Knives of any size | Prohibited | Prohibited |
12 | Mace and pepper spray | Prohibited | Prohibited |
13 | Non-aerosol spray | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Prescriptions for medical needs are permitted. |
14 | Razors and box cutters | Prohibited | Prohibited |
15 | Strollers | Allowed | Prohibited |
16 | Video recorders or any type of recording device | Allowed | Prohibited |