Before entering the Capitol Visitor Center, all visitors are screened by a magnetometer and all items that are permitted inside the building are screened by an x-ray device. The following items are strictly prohibited:
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Liquid, including water
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Food or beverages of any kind, including fruit and unopened packaged food
- Aerosol containers
- Non-aerosol spray (prescriptions for medical needs are permitted)
- Any pointed object (i.e., knitting needles, letter openers, etc. Note: pens and pencils are permitted.)
- Any bag larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep
- Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices
- Guns, replica guns, ammunition, and fireworks
- Knives of any size
- Mace and pepper spray
- Razors and box cutters
The following are allowed in the Capitol Visitor Center and the Capitol, but not in the Senate and House Galleries:
- Cans and bottles
- Battery-operated electronic devices (Medical devices are permitted.)
- Cameras
- Creams, lotions, or perfumes
- Strollers
- Video recorders or any type of recording device
- Packages, briefcases, backpacks or suitcases
*Visitors to the Senate Gallery are required to check these
items in
Room CVC-139, in the Capitol Visitor Center, prior to entering the Gallery.
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