United States Capitol Guide Service
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The United States Capitol Guide Service is a guide service charged by the United States Congress to "provide guided tours of the interior of the United States Capitol Building for the education and enlightenment of the general public, without charge for such tours." It exists under Title 2, Chapter 30, Subchapter VII, § 2166 of the U.S. Code.
Created in 1876, the Capitol Guide Service is subject to the direction, supervision, and control of a Capitol Guide Board consisting of the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives. These same three officials also make up the Capitol Police Board. Key Guide Service personnel include a Chief Guide, a Deputy Chief Guide, and an Assistant Chief Guide, as well as a large number of regular guides.
Personnel of the Capitol Guide Service may also be transferred to the United States Capitol Police force at the discretion of the Capital Guide Board to provide ushering and informational services, and other services not directly involving law enforcement.
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