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S.Res. 302Senate115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Congress

A resolution authorizing limited still photography of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and authorizing the release of preexisting photographs of the Senate Chamber and Senate Wing of the United States Capitol for a book on the history of the Senate.

Sponsored by Mitch McConnellSen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Introduced October 24, 2017

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The resolution temporarily allows a limited number of still photographs to be taken inside the Senate Wing of the Capitol and permits the release of existing photographs of the Senate Chamber. The images can only be used for a book about the history of the Senate, and the permission is effective from the adoption date until January 31, 2018. It applies to any individual or entity that signs a memorandum of understanding with Senate leadership.

Key Provisions

  • Temporarily suspends the rule that bans photography in the Senate Chamber to allow release of a limited number of existing photos for the book
  • Allows a limited number of new still photographs to be taken in the Senate Wing and Senate Office Buildings during the specified period
  • Restricts use of all photographs taken or released under this resolution solely to the production of a Senate history book
  • Requires the Sergeant at Arms, Secretary of the Senate, and Architect of the Capitol to arrange the photography so it does not disrupt Senate proceedings
  • Mandates a memorandum of understanding between Senate leaders and the photographer to set conditions, locations, and times for the photography

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6774; text as passed Senate: CR S6770-6771)

October 24, 2017

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October 24, 2017

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6774; text as passed Senate: CR S6770-6771)

October 24, 2017

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Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Oct 24, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 302, submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to…

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Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Oct 24, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the resolution be printed in the Record.

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III

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 302

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 24, 2017

Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Shelby, and Ms. Klobuchar) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Authorizing limited still photography of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and authorizing the release of preexisting photographs of the Senate Chamber and Senate Wing of the United States Capitol for a book on the history of the Senate.

1.

Authorization of taking of still photography of the Senate Wing and authorizing the release of preexisting photographs

(a)

Authorization

During the period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution and ending on January 31, 2018, with respect to an individual or entity entering into a memorandum of understanding described in subsection (d), and subject to such memorandum—

(1)

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 for the release of a limited number of preexisting photographs of the Senate Chamber; and

(2)

taking a limited number of pictures shall be permitted in the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and in Senate Office Buildings.

(b)

Limitation on use of images

The pictures taken under subsection (a) may only be used for production of a book on the history of the Senate.

(c)

Arrangements

The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Architect of the Capitol shall, as appropriate, make the necessary arrangements to carry out this resolution, including such arrangements as are necessary to ensure that the taking of pictures under this resolution does not disrupt any proceeding of the Senate.

(d)

Production agreement

The Majority Leader of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly enter into a memorandum of understanding with an individual or entity seeking to take photographs and make use of preexisting photographs for a book on the history of the Senate to formalize an agreement on conditions, locations, and times for taking such photographs and the use of the photographs taken under this resolution.