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40 U.S.C. 5103: Restrictions on public use of United States Capitol GroundsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 40-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKSCHAPTER 51-UNITED STATES CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
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§5103. Restrictions on public use of United States Capitol Grounds

Public travel in, and occupancy of, the United States Capitol Grounds is restricted to the roads, walks, and places prepared for that purpose.

( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1176 .)

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5103

40:193b.

July 31, 1946, ch. 707, § 2, 60 Stat. 718.

The words “by flagging, paving, or otherwise” are omitted as unnecessary.