Due to the high demand for the entry tickets to Capitol building for attending Pope Francis's address, the U.S congress voted yesterday to set up a new regulatory reform bill.

This bill will restrict access to the House floor on Sept 24, 2015 when Pope Francis addresses a joint session of house, first time in the history of United States. The house approved the bill, 240-167.

The new provisions in the bill essentially block former members of Congress from attending the address.

Former members of Congress who are not registered lobbyists are allowed generally unfettered access to the U.S. Capitol and chamber floors after they leave office.

However, demand for tickets to the papal address have inundated congressional offices, increasing the need for attendance restrictions as well as the need to expand viewing opportunities.

The House chamber will be reserved for sitting lawmakers and their designated guests, as well as for those customarily invited to joint-sessions of Congress, including the president and vice president, Supreme Court justices, appointed U.S. Capitol officials and other guests at the discretion of the speaker.

House Speaker John Boehner (Republican-Ohio), who was the key person to invite Pope Francis, announced that the address would be broadcast live on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol so more people can view and listen to Pope Francis. The pope is also expected to make an appearance on the West Front as well. More options are looked into to expand viewing opportunities for former Congressmen and Senators.