The United States Capitol Police (USCP) said Thursday that visitors will be asked to wear a mask or leave the buildings, and they said there is no reason failure to comply should ever result in an arrest.
“Regarding the House mask rule, there is no reason it should ever come to someone being arrested. Anyone who does not follow the rule will be asked to wear a mask or leave the premises. The Department’s requirements for officers to wear masks is for their health and safety,” stated a USCP press statement put out Thursday.
