Capitol Hill Security Policy

Capitol Hill Security Policy

• For Congressional Office Buildings, prohibited items include sealed boxes, closed envelopes, and weapons of any kind, including mace and knives of any size. Furthermore, any bags you have may be searched.

• For the Capitol Building and the Capitol Visitor Center, prohibited items also include aerosol containers, any pointed object, any bag larger than 14”x12”x4”, cans and bottles, and any food or beverage.

If you are unsure whether or not an item violates the Capitol Hill security policy, it is recommended that you leave the item behind. When in doubt, leave it out.