The Washington Post reported Monday that more than 20 lawmakers had added their signatures to a letter imploring the White House to reopen its Visitors' Office, which handles public tours.

"I am excited to reopen the White House to the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year," first lady Melania Trump said in a statement Tuesday. "The White House is a remarkable and historic site and we are excited to share its beauty and history. I am committed to the restoration and preservation of our nation's most recognizable landmark."

Visitors to Washington hoping to get a peek inside the White House have to request a public tour through a member of Congress.