“The west side of the Capitol is known as perhaps the best place to sled in DC’s high-density urban setting. Each year, I receive a provision included in the Legislative Appropriations bill that instructs the Capitol Police to allow sledding on the grounds. of the Capitol. ” Holmes Norton wrote.
“Although the Capitol complex has been closed since the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, the sledge can be done safely, allowing only children and adults accompanied by children with sledges or other sled-like devices to use the terrain. Capitol for sledding. “
“Children across America have had an extremely challenging year, and children in DC in particular have not only endured the coronavirus pandemic, but now the militarization of their city, with the hostile symbols of fences and barbed wire. it is a simple and childlike emotion. it is the least we can allow our resilient children this winter, “said Holmes Norton in his statement.
Capitol Police said in a statement that they hope to “welcome the sleds in the future”, but could not allow that at the moment.
“Unfortunately, due to the current security posture, the restrictions of COVID-19 and the deconstruction of the inaugural platform, we cannot allow sleds at the Capitol Complex at this time,” said the statement.