Norton Reminds D.C. Residents that Her Provision Allows Sledding on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After D.C. received a rare snowfall which accumulated enough to close schools and federal government offices, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement today reminding D.C. residents that her annual provision in the Legislative Branch Appropriations bill allows sledding on Capitol Hill. Capitol Police confirmed this morning that the Capitol grounds are open to sledders of all ages.

“The West Front of the Capitol is well known as the best place for sledding in D.C.’s high-density urban environment,” Norton said. “I get a provision included in the Legislative Branch Appropriations bill annually directing the Capitol Police to allow sledding on Capitol grounds. This is the first chance for sledding in at least two years and could be the only snowstorm D.C. gets this winter. Children and their parents should be able to enjoy sledding on one of the best hills in the city.

“Sledding is a simple, childhood thrill. It is the least we can allow for our children this winter season.”

Norton got her provision included in the bill after the Capitol Police began prohibiting sledding several years ago.

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