U.s. Capitol Prohibited Items List
U.S. CAPITOL PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST
Effective December 6, 2004
ALL CAPITOL VISITORS
[Public, Staff-Led And Member-Led]
ITEM
CAPITOL
GALLERIES
1
Aerosol Containers
Prohibited Prohibited
Allowed
Prohibited
2
Any battery operated electronic device
Medical devices are permitted
Prohibited Prohibited
Any pointed object
3
(i.e., knitting needles, letter openers, etc.)
Pens and pencils are permitted.
Prohibited
A visitor with a verified
meeting or appointment
inside the Capitol (i.e., official
Any bag larger than :
business visitors), may exceed
14” wide x
Prohibited
4
the standard maximum
13” high x
specified bag size if the item is
4” deep
necessary to conduct their
business. USCP discretion shall
be used in each case, with all
bags subject to thorough
search and security screening.
Prohibited
5
Cameras
Allowed
Both in and out of session
6
Cans and bottles
Prohibited Prohibited
Prohibited
7
Creams, lotions, or perfumes
Allowed
Both in and out of session
Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or
8
Prohibited Prohibited
devices
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
Prohibited Prohibited
13
Non-aerosol Spray
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
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