[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 265 Received in Senate (RDS)]

  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 265


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 7, 1998

                                Received

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Capitol Grounds for 
performances sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing 
                                 Arts.

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING USE OF EAST FRONT FOR PERFORMANCES SPONSORED BY 
              KENNEDY CENTER.

    In carrying out its duties under section 4 of the John F. Kennedy 
Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76j), the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts in cooperation with the National Park Service (in this 
resolution jointly referred to as the ``sponsor'') may sponsor public 
performances on the East Front of the Capitol Grounds at such dates and 
times as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Committee on 
Rules and Administration of the Senate may approve jointly.

SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

    (a) In General.--Any performance authorized under section 1 shall 
be free of admission charge to the public and arranged not to interfere 
with the needs of Congress, under conditions to be prescribed by the 
Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board.
    (b) Assumption of Liabilities.--The sponsor shall assume full 
responsibility for all liabilities incident to all activities 
associated with the performance.

SEC. 3. PREPARATIONS.

    (a) Structures and Equipment.--In consultation with the Speaker of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and 
Administration of the Senate, the Architect of the Capitol shall 
provide upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification 
devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required 
for a performance authorized under section 1.
    (b) Additional Arrangements.--The Architect of the Capitol and the 
Capitol Police Board may make such additional arrangements as may be 
required to carry out the performance.

SEC. 4. APPLICABILITY OF PROHIBITIONS.

    Nothing in this resolution may be construed to waive the 
applicability of the prohibitions established by section 4 of the Act 
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, 
displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds.

SEC. 5. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.

    A performance may not be conducted under this resolution after 
September 30, 1998.

            Passed the House of Representatives May 7, 1998.

            Attest:

                                                ROBIN H. CARLE,

                                                                 Clerk.