Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
Summary
This resolution authorized the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to hold its annual youth racing event on the grounds of the United States Capitol on June 17, 2023. By granting official permission to use the public space, the measure allowed children from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to compete in gravity-powered vehicle races. The bill also ensured that the event remained free and open to the public while requiring the organizers to coordinate with the Capitol Police and the Architect of the Capitol to maintain safety and security.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 10, 2025