[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 22, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5469]
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  SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 41--AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CAPITOL 
                 GROUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

  Mr. STEVENS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                            S. Con. Res. 41

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

     SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR 
                   NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL.

       (a) In General.--The Library of Congress (in this 
     resolution referred to as the `sponsor'), in cooperation with 
     the First Lady, may sponsor the National Book Festival (in 
     this resolution referred to as the `event') on the Capitol 
     Grounds.
       (b) Date of Event.--The event shall be held on September 8, 
     2001, or on such other date as the Senate Committee on Rules 
     and Administration and the Speaker of the House of 
     Representatives jointly designate.

     SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

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

     SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS.

       (a) Structures and Equipment.--Subject to the approval of 
     the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor may cause to be 
     placed on the Capitol Grounds such stage, seating, booths, 
     sound amplification and video devices, and other related 
     structures and equipment as may be required for the event, 
     including equipment for the broadcast of the event over 
     radio, television, and other media outlets.
       (b) Additional Arrangements.--The Architect of the Capitol 
     and the Capitol Police Board may make any additional 
     arrangements as may be required to carry out the event.

     SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.

       The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of 
     the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act of July 
     31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, 
     displays, advertisements, and solicitations on the Capitol 
     Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the 
     Capitol Grounds in connection with the event.

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