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US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1862 | During fiscal year 1997 and fiscal years thereafter, amounts appropriated to the Architect of the
Capitol (including amounts relating to the Botanic Garden) may be transferred among accounts
available to the Architect of the Capitol upon the approval of—
(1) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, in the case of amounts
transferred from the appropriation for Capitol buildings and grounds under the heading "HOUSE
";
OFFICE BUILDINGS
(2) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, in the case of amounts transferred from the
appropriation for Capitol buildings and grounds under the heading "SENATE OFFICE
"; and
BUILDINGS
(3) the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, in the
case of amounts transferred from any other appropriation.
(Pub. L. 104–197, title III, §306, Sept. 16, 1996, 110 Stat. 2413.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 166h of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §1862. Transfer of funds | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 28404e36eb196253b299b5c0e187c19a5cba90780db005047b268ac6ba904ac7 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1863 | Any expenditures required to implement the provisions of section 1818 of this title shall be paid
from the appropriation "Contingent Expenses, Architect of the Capitol" and any funds appropriated
under this head shall hereafter be available for such purpose.
(Pub. L. 93–180, §2, Dec. 13, 1973, 87 Stat. 705.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 166e of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §1863. Funds out of Contingent Expenses, Architect of the Capitol Appropriation | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | bd6986a90b3a2d1b7258724b76f75e7104c1b1ce47d4441c882efa70662314c5 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1864 | On and after October 18, 1986, the Architect of the Capitol may incur expenses authorized by
section 1818 of this title to be paid from the appropriation "Capitol Buildings, Architect of the
Capitol".
(Pub. L. 99–500, §101(j), Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat. 1783–287, and Pub. L. 99–591, §101(j), Oct. 30,
1986, 100 Stat. 3341–287, as amended Pub. L. 100–71, title I, July 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 425.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
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Section was classified to section 166f of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is based on the words "to hereafter incur expenses authorized by the Act of December 13, 1973 (87
Stat. 704)" appearing under heading "Architect of the Capitol" and subheading "Capitol Buildings" contained
in H.R. 5203 (see House Report 99–805 as filed in the House on Aug. 15, 1986), as incorporated by reference
in section 101(j) of Pub. L. 99–500 and Pub. L. 99–591, as amended by Pub. L. 100–71, to be effective as if
enacted into law. | §1864. Funds out of Capitol Buildings, Architect of the Capitol Appropriation | 1973-12-13T00:00:00 | fe999e276a415dc64449aa0848d6ef57b88108112890f0c346411cc6054aa573 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1865 | (a) Establishment
There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States an account for the Architect of the
Capitol to be known as "Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds" (hereinafter in this section referred
to as the "account").
(b) Use of funds
Funds in the account shall be used by the Architect of the Capitol for all necessary expenses for—
(1) resilience and security programs of the Architect of the Capitol; and
(2) the maintenance, care, and operation of buildings, grounds, and security enhancements for
facilities of the United States Capitol Police and for other facilities associated with such resilience
and security programs at any location.
(c) Approval of transfers of appropriations from Legislative Branch agencies
(1) For carrying out the purposes of the account, the Architect of the Capitol may receive transfers
of appropriations from any agency of the Legislative Branch upon the approval of—
(A) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, in the case of a transfer
from an office of the House of Representatives;
(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, in the case of a transfer from an office of
the Senate; or
(C) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, in the
case of a transfer from any other office of the Government.
(2) Amounts transferred under this subsection shall be merged with the account and made
available under this section.
(3) This subsection shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.
(d) Effective date; transfer of funds
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year. Any
amounts provided to the Architect of the Capitol prior to August 2, 2002, for the maintenance, care,
and operation of buildings of the United States Capitol Police during fiscal year 2002 shall be
transferred to the account.
(Pub. L. 107–206, title I, §906, Aug. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 877; Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, §132,
Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2936.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 166l of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2018—Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 115–244 added subsec. (c), redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d), and
amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (b) read as follows: "Funds in the account
shall be used by the Architect of the Capitol for all necessary expenses for the maintenance, care, and
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operation of buildings and grounds of the United States Capitol Police." | §1865. Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds Account | 2002-08-02T00:00:00 | d8a5a7fc865c4e7234517d6ec215927e3a37619a5129a97adf45b77fa1055457 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1866 | It shall not be a duty of the Architect of the Capitol to certify any pay roll or other voucher
covering any expenditure from any appropriation for the Senate Office Building, or for any other
building or activity, unless the obligation involved was incurred by him or under his direction.
(June 8, 1942, ch. 396, 56 Stat. 343.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174e of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §1866. Certification of vouchers | 1942-06-08T00:00:00 | c05a8ec46a5666eab893d8ffb9e75f460e44248face7db78228476d43228e308 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1867 | and providing certification services therefor
On and after November 19, 1995, expenses, based on full cost recovery, for flying American flags
and providing certification services therefor shall be advanced or reimbursed upon request of the
Architect of the Capitol, and amounts so received shall be deposited into the Treasury.
(Pub. L. 104–53, title I, Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 528.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 166g of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
FLAG OFFICE REVOLVING FUND
Pub. L. 115–31, div. I, title I, §1203, May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 581, provided that:
"(a)
.—There is established in the Treasury of the United States a revolving fund to be
ESTABLISHMENT
known as the 'Flag Office Revolving Fund' (in this section referred to as the 'Fund') for services provided by
the Flag Office of the Architect of the Capitol (in this section referred to as the 'Flag Office').
"(b)
.—The Architect of the Capitol shall deposit any fees charged for services
DEPOSIT OF FEES
described in subsection (a) into the Fund.
"(c)
.—The Fund shall consist of the following amounts:
CONTENTS OF FUND
"(1) Amounts deposited by the Architect of the Capitol under subsection (b).
"(2) Any other amounts received by the Architect of the Capitol which are attributable to services
provided by the Flag Office.
"(3) Such other amounts as may be appropriated under law.
"(d)
.—Amounts in the Fund shall be available for disbursement by the
USE OF AMOUNTS IN FUND
Architect of the Capitol, without fiscal year limitation, for expenses in connection with the services provided
by the Flag Office, including—
"(1) supplies, inventories, equipment, and other expenses;
"(2) the reimbursement of any applicable appropriations account for amounts used from such
appropriations account to pay the salaries of employees of the Flag Office; and
"(3) amounts necessary to carry out the authorized levels in the Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016 [2
U.S.C. 1881 et seq.]."
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US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1868 | (1) Commencing with the semiannual period beginning January 1, 1965 and for each semiannual
period thereafter, the Architect of the Capitol shall compile and, not later than sixty days following
the close of the semiannual period, submit to the Senate and the House of Representatives a report of
all expenditures made from monies appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol, based on payrolls
and other vouchers transmitted during such period to the Treasury Department for disbursement,
such report to include (1) the name, title, and gross salary payment to each employee; (2) a list of
government contributions to retirement, health, insurance, and other similar funds; and (3) name of
payee, brief description of service rendered or items furnished under contract, purchase order or
other agreement. Such report shall be printed as a Senate document.
(2) The report by the Architect of the Capitol under paragraph (1) for the semiannual period
beginning on January 1, 1976, shall include the period beginning on July 1, 1976, and ending on
September 30, 1976, and such semiannual period shall be treated as closing on September 30, 1976.
Thereafter, the report by the Architect of the Capitol under paragraph (1) shall be for the semiannual
periods beginning on October 1 and ending on March 31 and beginning on April 1 and ending on
September 30 of each year.
(Pub. L. 88–454, §105(b), Aug. 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 551; Pub. L. 94–303, title I, §118(c), June 1, 1976,
90 Stat. 616.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 162b of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
1976—Pub. L. 94–303 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in par. (1) of this section relating to the requirement
that the Architect of the Capitol submit a semiannual report to the Senate and the House of Representatives,
see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and
Finance, and page 1 of House Document No. 103–7. | §1868. Semiannual compilation and report of expenditures | 2000-05-15T00:00:00 | 74216e1a50432e6ac7095ec91896f953f6b9ea93768a4dd85908318ea4ef88ad |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1869 | During fiscal year 2008 and each succeeding fiscal year, following notification of the Committees
on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Architect of the Capitol may
make payments in advance for obligations of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol for
subscription services if the Architect determines it to be more prompt, efficient, or economical to do
so.
(Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, §1304, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2242.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008, which is div. H of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2008. | §1869. Advance payments | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 2fde31c4d718791ed17440f81a21575513301b5e0ae4f60067295c3632e2e314 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1870 | (a) Establishment
There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States, as an account for the Architect of
the Capitol, the House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund (hereafter in this section referred
to as the "Fund").
(b) Use of amounts
Amounts in the Fund shall be used by the Architect of the Capitol for the revitalization of the
major historical buildings and assets of the House of Representatives which the Architect is
responsible for maintaining and preserving, except that the Architect may not obligate any amounts
in the Fund without the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives.
(c) Continuing availability of funds
Any amounts transferred to and merged with, or otherwise deposited into, the Fund shall remain
available until expended.
(d) Omitted
(e) Effective date
This section and the amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2010
and each succeeding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 111–68, div. A, title I, §1304, Oct. 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 2035.)
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EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is comprised of section 1304 of Pub. L. 111–68. Subsec. (d) of section 1304 of Pub. L. 111–68
amended section 5507 of this title.
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010, which is div. A of Pub. L. 111–68. | §1870. House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | a9b2cf08a9caf3887bae7616ce5a07e745623fd4939bf64c395e7362883e0423 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1871 | Compensation Fund
(a) In general
Notwithstanding section 1101, available balances of expired Architect of the Capitol
appropriations shall be available to the Architect of the Capitol to make the deposit to the credit of
the Employees' Compensation Fund required by section 8147(b) of title 5.
(b) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to appropriations for fiscal year 2013 and each year
thereafter.
(Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title VI, §1606, Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 426.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 1101, referred to in subsec. (a), is section 1101 of title I of div. F of Pub. L. 113—6, Mar. 26, 2013,
127 Stat. 412, which is not classified to the Code. | §1871. Expired appropriations available for deposit into Employees' | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | a4b03e81940a283dc1efcf93113dc8c8590733dff74c674a89220648448881d6 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1872 | (a) Available balances of expired Architect of the Capitol appropriations shall be available to the
Architect of the Capitol for reimbursing the Federal Employees Compensation Account (as
established by section 1109 of title 42) for any amounts paid with respect to unemployment
compensation payments for former employees of the Architect of the Capitol, notwithstanding any
other provision of law, without regard to the fiscal year for which the obligation to make such
payments is incurred.
(b) This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2017 and each succeeding fiscal year. | §1872. Use of expired funds for unemployment compensation payments | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | eb65ee1bba2353127de701590845517f6e06034af7a515658dede093e33b54fb |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1873 | (a) Permitting acceptance of expenses
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Architect of the Capitol may accept payment or
authorize an employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to accept payment on the Office's
behalf from non-Federal sources for travel, subsistence, and related expenses with respect to
attendance of the employee (or the spouse of such employee) at any meeting or similar function
relating to the employee's official duties. Any cash payment so accepted shall be credited to the
appropriation applicable to such expenses. In the case of a payment in kind so accepted, a pro rata
reduction shall be made in any entitlement of the employee to payment from the Government for
such expenses.
(b) Prohibiting acceptance from other sources
Except as provided in this section or section 7342 of title 5, the Office or an employee of the
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Office may not accept payment for expenses referred to in subsection (a). An employee who accepts
any payment in violation of the preceding sentence—
(1) may be required, in addition to any penalty provided by law, to repay, for deposit in the
general fund of the Treasury, an amount equal to the amount of the payment so accepted; and
(2) in the case of a repayment under paragraph (1), shall not be entitled to any payment from the
Government for such expenses.
(c) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, §135, Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2937.)
SUBCHAPTER V—CAPITOL-FLOWN FLAGS FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN
HEROES | §1873. Acceptance of travel expenses from non-Federal sources | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 0f1b63250e034f45a6a650c508530ee4548160663f5ca8ae93f1d3087c183400 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 28, §1881 | In this subchapter—
(1) the term "Capitol-flown flag" means a flag of the United States flown over the Capitol in
honor of the deceased individual for whom the flag is requested;
(2) the terms "chaplain", "firefighter", "law enforcement officer", "member of a rescue squad or
ambulance crew", and "public agency" have the meanings given such terms in section 10284 of
title 34;
(3) the term "immediate family member", with respect to an individual, means—
(A) the spouse, parent, brother, sister, or child of the individual or a person to whom the
individual stands in loco parentis; or
(B) any other person related to the individual by blood or marriage;
(4) the term "public safety officer" means an individual serving a public agency in an official
capacity, with or without compensation, as a law enforcement officer, as a firefighter, or as a
chaplain; and
(5) the term "Representative" includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. | §1881. Definitions | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 0c171492f89d74c4957464807f176b7f0cc1b3025c387d81b42d85b3a24fd629 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1901 | There shall be a Capitol police. There shall be a captain of the Capitol police and such other
members with such rates of compensation, respectively, as may be appropriated for by Congress
from year to year. The Capitol Police shall be headed by a Chief who shall be appointed by the
Capitol Police Board and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.
(R.S. §1821; Apr. 28, 1902, ch. 594, 32 Stat. 124; June 28, 1943, ch. 173, title I, 57 Stat. 230; Pub. L.
96–152, §1(a), Dec. 20, 1979, 93 Stat. 1099; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1018(h)(1), Feb. 20,
2003, 117 Stat. 368; Pub. L. 111–145, §6(e)(1)–(3), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 54, 55.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 206 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section was a composite of provisions of R.S. §1821, act Apr. 28, 1902, and act June 28, 1943, cited in the
credits. Provisions from act Apr. 28, 1902, and act June 28, 1943, were repealed by Pub. L. 111–145, §6(e)(1).
R.S. §1821 derived from acts Mar. 2, 1867, ch. 167, §2, 14 Stat. 466; Mar. 3, 1873, ch. 226, 17 Stat. 488.
AMENDMENTS
2010—Pub. L. 111–145, §6(e)(3), amended first sentence of R.S. §1821 by striking ", the members of
which shall be appointed by the Sergeants-at-Arms of the two Houses and the Architect of the Capitol
Extension" after "There shall be a Capitol police".
Pub. L. 111–145, §6(e)(2), repealed Pub. L. 108–7, §1018(h)(1), and provided that the sentence repealed by
such section is restored to appear at end of section. See 2003 Amendment note below.
Pub. L. 111–145, §6(e)(1), struck out "The captain and lieutenants shall be selected jointly by the Sergeant
at Arms of the Senate and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives; and one-half of the privates
shall be selected by the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and one-half by the Sergeant at Arms of the House of
Representatives." after "from year to year."
2003—Pub. L. 108–7, §1018(h)(1), which struck out last sentence which read "The Capitol Police shall be
headed by a Chief who shall be appointed by the Capitol Police Board and shall serve at the pleasure of the
Board.", was repealed by Pub. L. 111–145, §6(e)(2).
1979—Pub. L. 96–152 inserted last sentence providing that the Capitol Police be headed by a Chief who
shall be appointed by the Capitol Police Board and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
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EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2010 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 111–145, §6(d), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 54, provided that:
"(1)
.—Effective as if included in the enactment of the
REPEAL OF DUPLICATE PROVISIONS
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–161), section 1004 of such Act [enacting
sections 141b and 143c of this title, amending sections 167i, 167j, 182b, 185, and 1961 of this title and
sections 5101, 5102, and 5104 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, repealing sections 167 to
167h of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 167 and 182b of this title,
and repealing provisions set out as notes under this section] is repealed, and any provision of law amended or
repealed by such section is restored or revived to read as if such section had not been enacted into law.
"(2)
.—Nothing in paragraph (1) may be construed to prevent the enactment
NO EFFECT ON OTHER ACT
or implementation of any provision of the U.S. Capitol Police and Library of Congress Police Merger
Implementation Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–178) [see Tables for classification], including any provision of
such Act that amends or repeals a provision of law which is restored or revived pursuant to paragraph (1)."
Pub. L. 111–145, §6(e)(4), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 55, provided that: "The amendments made by this
subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Legislative Branch
Appropriations Act, 2003 [Pub. L. 108–7, div. H]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2003 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 108–7 effective Feb. 20, 2003, and applicable to fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal
year thereafter, see section 1907(i) of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1979 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 96–152, §7, Dec. 20, 1979, 93 Stat. 1100, provided that: "This Act [enacting section 1902 of this
title and amending this section] shall take effect on the first day of the second month after the month in which
this Act is enacted [Dec. 1979]."
SHORT TITLE OF 2021 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 117–77, §1, Dec. 22, 2021, 135 Stat. 1522, provided that: "This Act [enacting section 1901b of this
title, amending sections 1970 and 1974 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section
1970 of this title] may be cited as the 'Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act of 2021'."
SHORT TITLE OF 2017 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 115–45, §1, Aug. 4, 2017, 131 Stat. 956, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 1951, 1952,
and 1954 of this title] may be cited as the 'Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017'."
SHORT TITLE OF 2010 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 111–145, §1, Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 49, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification]
may be cited as the 'United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009'."
SHORT TITLE OF 2008 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 110–178, §1, Jan. 7, 2008, 121 Stat. 2546, provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 141b and
143c of this title, amending sections 167i, 167j, 182b, 185, and 1961 of this title and sections 5101, 5102, and
5104 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, repealing sections 167 to 167h of this title, enacting
provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 167 and 182b of this title, and repealing provisions
set out as notes under this section] may be cited as the 'U.S. Capitol Police and Library of Congress Police
Merger Implementation Act of 2007'."
SHORT TITLE OF 2007 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, §1004(a), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2227, which provided that section 1004
of Pub. L. 110–161 could be cited as the "U.S. Capitol Police and Library of Congress Police Merger
Implementation Act of 2007", was repealed by Pub. L. 111–145, §6(d)(1), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 54. For
identical short title, see above.
DESIGNATION OF CAPITOL POLICE WELLNESS PROGRAM
Pub. L. 117–31, title III, §301, July 30, 2021, 135 Stat. 313, provided that:
"(a)
.—The wellness program of the United States Capitol Police shall be known
APPLICATION OF LAW
and designated as the 'Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness'.
"(b)
.—This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2021 and each succeeding
EFFECTIVE DATE
fiscal year."
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CAPITOL POLICE BOARD
Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1014, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 361, which related to composition, mission,
and other aspects of the Capitol Police Board, was transferred to section 1901a of this title.
TRANSFER OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS POLICE TO CAPITOL POLICE
Pub. L. 110–178, §§2, 3, 8, Jan. 7, 2008, 121 Stat. 2546, 2549, 2554, provided that:
"SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL.
"(a) TRANSFERS.—
"(1)
.—Effective on the employee's transfer date,
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS POLICE EMPLOYEES
each Library of Congress Police employee shall be transferred to the United States Capitol Police and shall
become either a member or civilian employee of the Capitol Police, as determined by the Chief of the
Capitol Police under subsection (b).
"(2)
.—Effective on the employee's
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS POLICE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
transfer date, each Library of Congress Police civilian employee shall be transferred to the United States
Capitol Police and shall become a civilian employee of the Capitol Police.
"(b) TREATMENT OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS POLICE EMPLOYEES.—
"(1) DETERMINATION OF STATUS WITHIN CAPITOL POLICE.—
"(A)
.—A Library of
ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE CAPITOL POLICE
Congress Police employee shall become a member of the Capitol Police on the employee's transfer date
if the Chief of the Capitol Police determines and issues a written certification that the employee meets
each of the following requirements:
"(i) Based on the assumption that such employee would perform a period of continuous
Federal service after the transfer date, the employee would be entitled to an annuity for immediate
retirement under section 8336(b) or 8412(b) of title 5, United States Code (as determined by taking
into account paragraph (3)(A)), on the date such employee becomes 60 years of age.
"(ii) During the transition period, the employee successfully completes training, as
determined by the Chief of the Capitol Police.
"(iii) The employee meets the qualifications required to be a member of the Capitol Police,
as determined by the Chief of the Capitol Police.
"(B)
.—If the Chief of the Capitol
SERVICE AS CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF CAPITOL POLICE
Police determines that a Library of Congress Police employee does not meet the eligibility requirements,
the employee shall become a civilian employee of the Capitol Police on the employee's transfer date.
"(C)
.—Any determination of the Chief of the Capitol
FINALITY OF DETERMINATIONS
Police under this paragraph shall not be appealable or reviewable in any manner.
"(D)
.—The Chief of the Capitol Police shall complete
DEADLINE FOR DETERMINATIONS
the determinations required under this paragraph for all Library of Congress Police employees not later
than September 30, 2009.
"(2)
.—Section 8335(c) or 8425(c) of title 5,
EXEMPTION FROM MANDATORY SEPARATION
United States Code, shall not apply to any Library of Congress Police employee who becomes a member of
the Capitol Police under this subsection, until the earlier of—
"(A) the date on which the individual is entitled to an annuity for immediate retirement under
section 8336(b) or 8412(b) of title 5, United States Code; or
"(B) the date on which the individual—
"(i) is 57 years of age or older; and
"(ii) is entitled to an annuity for immediate retirement under section 8336(m) or 8412(d) of
title 5, United States Code, (as determined by taking into account paragraph (3)(A)).
"(3) TREATMENT OF PRIOR CREDITABLE SERVICE FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES.—
"(A) PRIOR SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF ELIGIBILITY FOR IMMEDIATE RETIREMENT
.—Any Library of Congress Police employee who becomes a
AS MEMBER OF CAPITOL POLICE
member of the Capitol Police under this subsection shall be entitled to have any creditable service under
section 8332 or 8411 of title 5, United States Code, that was accrued prior to becoming a member of the
Capitol Police included in calculating the employee's service as a member of the Capitol Police for
purposes of section 8336(m) or 8412(d) of title 5, United States Code.
"(B)
.—Any creditable
PRIOR SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF COMPUTATION OF ANNUITY
service under section 8332 or 8411 of title 5, United States Code, of an individual who becomes a
member of the Capitol Police under this subsection that was accrued prior to becoming a member of the
Capitol Police—
"(i) shall be treated and computed as employee service under section 8339 or section 8415 of
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such title; but
"(ii) shall not be treated as service as a member of the Capitol Police or service as a
congressional employee for purposes of applying any formula under section 8339(b), 8339(q),
8415(c), or 8415(d) of such title under which a percentage of the individual's average pay is multiplied
by the years (or other period) of such service.
"(c) DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES TRANSFERRED TO CIVILIAN POSITIONS.—
"(1)
.—The duties of any individual who becomes a civilian employee of the Capitol Police
DUTIES
under this section, including a Library of Congress Police civilian employee under subsection (a)(2) and a
Library of Congress Police employee who becomes a civilian employee of the Capitol Police under
subsection (b)(1)(B), shall be determined solely by the Chief of the Capitol Police, except that a Library of
Congress Police civilian employee under subsection (a)(2) shall continue to support Library of Congress
police operations until all Library of Congress Police employees are transferred to the United States Capitol
Police under this section.
"(2)
.—Any determination of the Chief of the Capitol Police
FINALITY OF DETERMINATIONS
under this subsection shall not be appealable or reviewable in any manner.
"(d) PROTECTING STATUS OF TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEES.—
"(1)
.—The transfer of any individual under this
NONREDUCTION IN PAY, RANK, OR GRADE
section shall not cause that individual to be separated or reduced in basic pay, rank or grade.
"(2)
.—Any annual leave, sick leave, or other leave, or
LEAVE AND COMPENSATORY TIME
compensatory time, to the credit of an individual transferred under this section shall be transferred to the
credit of that individual as a member or an employee of the Capitol Police (as the case may be). The
treatment of leave or compensatory time transferred under this section shall be governed by regulations of
the Capitol Police Board.
"(3)
.—The Chief of the Capitol
PROHIBITING IMPOSITION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Police may not impose a period of probation with respect to the transfer of any individual who is transferred
under this section.
"(e) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION.—
"(1)
.—Nothing in this Act [see Short Title of 2008 Amendment
EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION
note set out above] shall be construed to authorize any labor organization that represented an individual
who was a Library of Congress police employee or a Library of Congress police civilian employee before
the individual's transfer date to represent that individual as a member of the Capitol Police or an employee
of the Capitol Police after the individual's transfer date.
"(2)
.—Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize any
AGREEMENTS NOT APPLICABLE
collective bargaining agreement (or any related court order, stipulated agreement, or agreement to the terms
or conditions of employment) applicable to Library of Congress police employees or to Library of Congress
police civilian employees to apply to members of the Capitol Police or to civilian employees of the Capitol
Police.
"(f) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO PERSONNEL AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF OF THE
.—Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect the authority of the Chief of the Capitol
CAPITOL POLICE
Police to—
"(1) terminate the employment of a member of the Capitol Police or a civilian employee of the Capitol
Police; or
"(2) transfer any individual serving as a member of the Capitol Police or a civilian employee of the
Capitol Police to another position with the Capitol Police.
"(g)
.—In this Act, the term 'transfer date' means, with respect to an
TRANSFER DATE DEFINED
employee—
"(1) in the case of a Library of Congress Police employee who becomes a member of the Capitol
Police, the first day of the first pay period applicable to members of the United States Capitol Police which
begins after the date on which the Chief of the Capitol Police issues the written certification for the
employee under subsection (b)(1);
"(2) in the case of a Library of Congress Police employee who becomes a civilian employee of the
Capitol Police, the first day of the first pay period applicable to employees of the United States Capitol
Police which begins after September 30, 2009; or
"(3) in the case of a Library of Congress Police civilian employee, the first day of the first pay period
applicable to employees of the United States Capitol Police which begins after September 30, 2008.
"(h) CANCELLATION IN PORTION OF UNOBLIGATED BALANCE OF FEDLINK REVOLVING
.—Amounts available for obligation by the Librarian of Congress as of the date of the enactment of this
FUND
Act [Jan. 7, 2008] from the unobligated balance in the revolving fund established under section 103 of the
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Library of Congress Fiscal Operations Improvement Act of 2000 (2 U.S.C. 182c) for the Federal Library and
Information Network program of the Library of Congress and the Federal Research program of the Library of
Congress are reduced by a total of $560,000, and the amount so reduced is hereby cancelled.
"SEC. 3. TRANSITION PROVISIONS.
"(a) TRANSFER AND ALLOCATIONS OF PROPERTY AND APPROPRIATIONS.—
"(1)
.—Effective on the transfer date of any Library of Congress Police employee and
IN GENERAL
Library of Congress Police civilian employee who is transferred under this Act [see Short Title of 2008
Amendment note set out above]—
"(A) the assets, liabilities, contracts, property, and records associated with the employee shall be
transferred to the Capitol Police; and
"(B) the unexpended balances of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds
employed, used, held, arising from, available to, or to be made available in connection with the employee
shall be transferred to and made available under the appropriations accounts for the Capitol Police for
'Salaries' and 'General Expenses', as applicable.
"(2)
.—During the transition period, the Chief of the Capitol Police and the Librarian
JOINT REVIEW
of Congress shall conduct a joint review of the assets, liabilities, contracts, property records, and
unexpended balances of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds employed, used, held,
arising from, available to, or to be made available in connection with the transfer under this Act.
"(b) TREATMENT OF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT LAWS WITH
RESPECT TO TRANSFERRED INDIVIDUALS.—
"(1)
.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in paragraph
IN GENERAL
(3), in the case of an alleged violation of any covered law (as defined in paragraph (4)) which is alleged to
have occurred prior to the transfer date with respect to an individual who is transferred under this Act, and
for which the individual has not exhausted all of the remedies available for the consideration of the alleged
violation which are provided for employees of the Library of Congress under the covered law prior to the
transfer date, the following shall apply:
"(A) The individual may not initiate any procedure which is available for the consideration of the
alleged violation of the covered law which is provided for employees of the Library of Congress under
the covered law.
"(B) To the extent that the individual has initiated any such procedure prior to the transfer date,
the procedure shall terminate and have no legal effect.
"(C) Subject to paragraph (2), the individual may initiate and participate in any procedure which
is available for the resolution of grievances of officers and employees of the Capitol Police under the
Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) to provide for consideration of the
alleged violation. The previous sentence does not apply in the case of an alleged violation for which the
individual exhausted all of the available remedies which are provided for employees of the Library of
Congress under the covered law prior to the transfer date.
"(2) SPECIAL RULES FOR APPLYING CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995
.—In applying paragraph (1)(C) with respect to an individual to whom this subsection applies, for purposes
of the consideration of the alleged violation under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995—
"(A) the date of the alleged violation shall be the individual's transfer date;
"(B) notwithstanding the third sentence of section 402(a) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 1402(a)), the
individual's request for counseling under such section shall be made not later than 60 days after the date
of the alleged violation; and
"(C) the employing office of the individual at the time of the alleged violation shall be the Capitol
Police Board.
"(3) EXCEPTION FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO HEARING PRIOR TO
.—Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to an alleged violation for which a hearing has
TRANSFER
commenced in accordance with the covered law on or before the transfer date.
"(4)
.—In this subsection, a 'covered law' is any law for which the
COVERED LAW DEFINED
remedy for an alleged violation is provided for officers and employees of the Capitol Police under the
Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.).
"(c)
.—During the transition period,
AVAILABILITY OF DETAILEES DURING TRANSITION PERIOD
the Chief of the Capitol Police may detail additional members of the Capitol Police to the Library of
Congress, without reimbursement.
"(d)
.—The Memorandum of
EFFECT ON EXISTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Understanding between the Library of Congress and the Capitol Police entered into on December 12, 2004,
shall remain in effect during the transition period, subject to—
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"(1) the provisions of this Act; and
"(2) such modifications as may be made in accordance with the modification and dispute resolution
provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding, consistent with the provisions of this Act.
"(e) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO PERSONNEL AUTHORITY OF THE LIBRARIAN
.—Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect the authority of the Librarian of Congress
OF CONGRESS
to—
"(1) terminate the employment of a Library of Congress Police employee or Library of Congress
Police civilian employee; or
"(2) transfer any individual serving in a Library of Congress Police employee position or Library of
Congress Police civilian employee position to another position at the Library of Congress.
"SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS.
"In this Act [see Short Title of 2008 Amendment note set out above]—
"(1) the term 'Act of August 4, 1950' means the Act entitled 'An Act relating to the policing of the
buildings and grounds of the Library of Congress,' (2 U.S.C. 167 et seq.);
"(2) the term 'Library of Congress Police employee' means an employee of the Library of Congress
designated as police under the first section of the Act of August 4, 1950 (2 U.S.C. 167);
"(3) the term 'Library of Congress Police civilian employee' means an employee of the Library of
Congress Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness who provides direct administrative support to,
and is supervised by, the Library of Congress Police, but shall not include an employee of the Library of
Congress who performs emergency preparedness or collections control and preservation functions; and
"(4) the term 'transition period' means the period the first day of which is the date of the enactment of
this Act [Jan. 7, 2008] and the final day of which is September 30, 2009."
Similar provisions were contained in Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, §1004(b), (c), (h), Dec. 26, 2007, 121
Stat. 2227, 2231, 2236, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 111–145, §6(d)(1), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 54.
Pub. L. 108–83, title I, §1006, Sept. 30, 2003, 117 Stat. 1023, as amended by Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title
I, §1002, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3179; Pub. L. 109–55, title I, §1006(a), Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 576, related
to the effective and efficient transfer of Library of Congress Police to Capitol Police under section 1015 of
Pub. L. 108–7, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, §1004(g), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2236, and
Pub. L. 110–178, §7, Jan. 7, 2008, 121 Stat. 2554, effective Oct. 1, 2009. Pub. L. 110–161, §1004, was
repealed by Pub. L. 111–145, §6(d)(1), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 54.
Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1015, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 362, related to the transfer of Library of
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1902 | The annual rate of pay for the Chief of the Capitol Police shall be the amount equal to the annual
rate of basic pay for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 96–152, §1(c), Dec. 20, 1979, 93 Stat. 1099; Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(2) [title I, §109(a)],
Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–107; Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, §907(a), Jan. 10, 2002, 115
Stat. 2319; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1013(a), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 361; Pub. L. 116–94, div.
E, title II, §212(a)(3)(E), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2775; Pub. L. 117–103, div. I, title II, §212(b),
Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 526.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 206–1 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–103 substituted "the annual rate of basic pay for level II of the Executive
Schedule under section 5313 of title 5." for "$1,000 less than the maximum rate of pay in effect under section
4575(f) of this title."
2019—Pub. L. 116–94 substituted "the maximum rate of pay in effect under section 4575(f) of this title."
for "the lower of the annual rate of pay in effect for the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives or
the annual rate of pay in effect for the Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate."
2003—Pub. L. 108–7 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "The Chief
of the Capitol Police shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the Capitol Police Board, but not to
exceed $2,500 less than the lesser of the annual salary for the Sergeant at Arms of the House of
Representatives or the annual salary for the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate."
2002—Pub. L. 107–117 substituted "but not to exceed $2,500 less than the lesser of the annual salary for
the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives or the annual salary for the Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate" for "but not to exceed the rate of basic pay payable for level ES–4 of the Senior
Executive Service, as established under subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5 (taking into account any
comparability payments made under section 5304(h) of such title)".
2000—Pub. L. 106–554 substituted "the rate of basic pay payable for level ES–4 of the Senior Executive
Service, as established under subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5 (taking into account any comparability
payments made under section 5304(h) of such title)" for "the annual rate of basic pay payable for level IV of
the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2022 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–103 effective on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or
after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 212(c) of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 1802 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2019 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 116–94 effective on the later of the first day of the first applicable pay period
beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2020, or the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after Dec.
20, 2019, see section 212(c) of Pub. L. 116–94, set out as a note under section 282b of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2003 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1013(d), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 361, provided that: "The amendments made
by this section [amending this section, section 1903 of this title, and provisions set out as a note under section
1901 of this title] shall apply with respect to the first pay period beginning on or after the date of the
enactment of this Act [Feb. 20, 2003]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2002 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, §907(c), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2319, provided that: "This section [amending this
section and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1901 of this title] and the amendment made by
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this section shall apply with respect to pay periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act
[Jan. 10, 2002]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2000 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(2) [title I, §109(b)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–107, provided that: "The
amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to pay periods beginning
on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 21, 2000]."
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Feb. 1, 1980, see section 7 of Pub. L. 96–152, set out as an Effective Date of 1979
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1903 | (a) Chief Administrative Officer
(1) Establishment
There shall be within the United States Capitol Police an Office of Administration, to be headed
by the Chief Administrative Officer, who shall report to and serve at the pleasure of the Chief of
the Capitol Police.
(2) Appointment
The Chief Administrative Officer shall be appointed by the Chief of the United States Capitol
Police, after consultation with the Capitol Police Board, without regard to political affiliation and
solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the position.
(3) Compensation
The annual rate of pay for the Chief Administrative Officer shall be the amount equal to $1,000
less than the annual rate of pay in effect for the Chief of the Capitol Police.
(b) Responsibilities
The Chief Administrative Officer shall have the following areas of responsibility:
(1) Budgeting
The Chief Administrative Officer shall—
(A) prepare and submit to the Capitol Police Board an annual budget for the Capitol Police;
and
(B) execute the budget and monitor through periodic examinations the execution of the
Capitol Police budget in relation to actual obligations and expenditures.
(2) Financial management
The Chief Administrative Officer shall—
(A) oversee all financial management activities relating to the programs and operations of the
Capitol Police;
(B) develop and maintain an integrated accounting and financial system for the Capitol
Police, including financial reporting and internal controls, which—
(i) complies with applicable accounting principles, standards, and requirements, and
internal control standards;
(ii) complies with any other requirements applicable to such systems; and
(iii) provides for—
(I) complete, reliable, consistent, and timely information which is prepared on a uniform
basis and which is responsive to financial information needs of the Capitol Police;
(II) the development and reporting of cost information;
(III) the integration of accounting and budgeting information; and
(IV) the systematic measurement of performance;
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(C) direct, manage, and provide policy guidance and oversight of Capitol Police financial
management personnel, activities, and operations, including—
(i) the recruitment, selection, and training of personnel to carry out Capitol Police financial
management functions; and
(ii) the implementation of Capitol Police asset management systems, including systems for
cash management, debt collection, and property and inventory management and control; and
(D) Prepare annual financial statements for the Capitol Police, and such financial statements
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shall be audited by the Inspector General of the Capitol Police or by an independent public
accountant, as determined by the Inspector General.
(3) Information technology
The Chief Administrative Officer shall—
(A) direct, coordinate, and oversee the acquisition, use, and management of information
technology by the Capitol Police;
(B) promote and oversee the use of information technology to improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of programs of the Capitol Police; and
(C) establish and enforce information technology principles, guidelines, and objectives,
including developing and maintaining an information technology architecture for the Capitol
Police.
(4) Human resources
The Chief Administrative Officer shall—
(A) direct, coordinate, and oversee human resources management activities of the Capitol
Police;
(B) develop and monitor payroll and time and attendance systems and employee services; and
(C) develop and monitor processes for recruiting, selecting, appraising, and promoting
employees.
(Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(2) [title I, §108], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–104; Pub. L.
106–346, §101(a) [title V, §507(a)], Oct. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 1356, 1356A–55; Pub. L. 107–68, title
I, §122(a), Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 576; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1013(c), Feb. 20, 2003, 117
Stat. 361; Pub. L. 108–271, §8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814; Pub. L. 109–55, title I, §1004(g),
Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 575; Pub. L. 111–145, §§2(a)(1), (2), 6(a), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 49, 54.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 206a–9 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2010—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–145, §2(a)(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec.
(a) related to the establishment of the Office of Administration and the appointment and compensation of the
Chief Administrative Officer.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–145, §2(a)(2), struck out subsec. (c) which related to the Chief Administrative
Officer's employment of personnel and access to resources of other agencies.
Subsecs. (d) to (g). Pub. L. 111–145, §6(a), struck out subsecs. (d) to (g) which related to a plan for office
policies, procedures, and actions, a report on progress made in such planning, submission of the plan and
report to the appropriate congressional committees, and termination of the role of the Comptroller General.
2005—Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 109–55 amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D)
read as follows: "shall prepare annual financial statements for the Capitol Police and provide for an annual
audit of the financial statements by an independent public accountant in accordance with generally accepted
government auditing standards."
2004—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted "Government Accountability Office" for "General
Accounting Office".
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2003—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 108–7 amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (4) read as
follows: "The Chief Administrative Officer shall receive basic pay at a rate determined by the Chief of the
Capitol Police, but not to exceed $1,000 less than the annual rate of pay for the Chief of the Capitol Police."
2001—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 107–68 substituted "the Chief of the Capitol Police, but not to exceed $1,000
less than the annual rate of pay for the Chief of the Capitol Police" for "the Capitol Police Board, but not to
exceed the annual rate of basic pay payable for ES–2 of the Senior Executive Service, as established under
subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5 (taking into account any comparability payments made under section
5304(h) of such title)".
2000—Pub. L. 106–346 amended section generally, substituting present provisions for similar provisions
establishing within the Capitol Police an Office of Administration to be headed by a Chief Administrative
Officer, providing that the Chief Administrative Officer would be appointed and his pay rate would be set by
the Comptroller General, setting out the powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer, and providing
that as of Oct. 1, 2002, the Chief Administrative Officer would cease to be an employee of the General
Accounting Office, would become an employee of the Capitol Police, and the Capitol Police Board would
assume all responsibilities of the Comptroller General under this section.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2005 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 109–55 effective Aug. 2, 2005, see section 1909(f) of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2003 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 108–7 applicable with respect to the first pay period beginning on or after Feb. 20,
2003, see section 1013(d) of Pub. L. 108–7, set out as a note under section 1902 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2001 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 107–68, title I, §122(b), Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 576, provided that: "The amendment made by
subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to pay periods beginning on or after October 1,
2001."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2000 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 106–346, §101(a) [title V, §507(b)], Oct. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 1356, 1356A–57, provided that: "The
amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment
of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 [H.R. 5657, as enacted by section 1(a)(2) of Pub. L.
106–554]."
CONSTRUCTION OF 2010 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 111–145, §2(a)(6), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 50, provided that: "Nothing in the amendments made by
this subsection [amending this section and sections 1301, 1904, and 1907 of this title and repealing sections
1928 and 1929 of this title] may be construed to affect the status of any individual serving as an officer or
employee of the United States Capitol Police as of the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 4, 2010]."
So in original. Probably should not be capitalized.
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1904 | (a) Appointment of certifying officers of the Capitol Police
The Chief Administrative Officer of the United States Capitol Police, or when there is not a Chief
Administrative Officer, the Chief of the Capitol Police, shall appoint certifying officers to certify all
vouchers for payment from funds made available to the United States Capitol Police.
(b) Responsibility and accountability of certifying officers
(1) In general
Each officer or employee of the Capitol Police who has been duly authorized in writing by the
Chief Administrative Officer, or the Chief of the Capitol Police if there is not a Chief
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Administrative Officer, to certify vouchers pursuant to subsection (a) shall—
(A) be held responsible for the existence and correctness of the facts recited in the certificate
or otherwise stated on the voucher or its supporting papers and for the legality of the proposed
payment under the appropriation or fund involved;
(B) be held responsible and accountable for the correctness of the computations of certified
vouchers; and
(C) be held accountable for and required to make good to the United States the amount of any
illegal, improper, or incorrect payment resulting from any false, inaccurate, or misleading
certificate made by such officer or employee, as well as for any payment prohibited by law or
which did not represent a legal obligation under the appropriation or fund involved.
(2) Relief by Comptroller General
The Comptroller General may, at the Comptroller General's discretion, relieve such certifying
officer or employee of liability for any payment otherwise proper if the Comptroller General
finds—
(A) that the certification was based on official records and that the certifying officer or
employee did not know, and by reasonable diligence and inquiry could not have ascertained, the
actual facts; or
(B) that the obligation was incurred in good faith, that the payment was not contrary to any
statutory provision specifically prohibiting payments of the character involved, and the United
States has received value for such payment.
(c) Enforcement of liability
The liability of the certifying officers of the United States Capitol Police shall be enforced in the
same manner and to the same extent as currently provided with respect to the enforcement of the
liability of disbursing and other accountable officers, and such officers shall have the right to apply
for and obtain a decision by the Comptroller General on any question of law involved in a payment
on any vouchers presented to them for certification.
(Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(2) [title I, §107], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–103; Pub. L.
111–145, §2(a)(3), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 49.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 207d of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2010—Subsecs. (a), (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–145 substituted "the Chief of the Capitol Police" for "the Capitol
Police Board". | §1904. Certifying officers | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 4512fc54303add64959f6931f27c86d22a5f4ec87aabb7aaed69a6a80ea6a867 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1905 | (a)(1) Any funds received by the Capitol Police as reimbursement for law enforcement assistance
from any Federal, State, or local government agency (including any agency of the District of
Columbia), and from any other source in the case of assistance provided in connection with an
activity that was not sponsored by Congress shall be deposited in the United States Treasury for
credit to the appropriation for "general expenses" under the heading "United States Capitol Police",
or "security enhancements" under the heading "United States Capitol Police".
(2) Funds deposited under this subsection may be expended by the Chief of the United States
Capitol Police for any authorized purpose, including overtime pay expenditures relating to any law
enforcement assistance for which reimbursement described in paragraph (1) is made, and shall
remain available until expended.
(b) This section shall take effect on July 24, 2001, and shall apply to fiscal year 2001 and each
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fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 107–20, title II, §2802, July 24, 2001, 115 Stat. 184; Pub. L. 111–145, §2(b)(1), Mar. 4,
2010, 124 Stat. 51; Pub. L. 114–113, div. I, title I, §1001(a), (b), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2663.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 207e of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is from the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2001.
AMENDMENTS
2015—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 114–113, §1001(a), substituted "District of Columbia), and from any other
source in the case of assistance provided in connection with an activity that was not sponsored by Congress"
for "District of Columbia)".
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 114–113, §1001(b), substituted "any law enforcement assistance for which
reimbursement described in paragraph (1) is made" for "law enforcement assistance to any Federal, State, or
local government agency (including any agency of the District of Columbia)".
2010—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–145, §2(b)(1)(A), substituted "United States Capitol Police" for "Capitol
Police Board" in two places.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–145, §2(b)(1)(B), substituted "Chief of the United States Capitol Police" for
"Capitol Police Board".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2015 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 114–113, div. I, title I, §1001(c), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2663, provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section] shall only apply with respect to any reimbursement received
before, on, or after the date of the enactment of the Act [Dec. 18, 2015]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2010 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 111–145, §2(b)(2), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 51, provided that: "The amendments made by paragraph
(1) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 2001 [Pub. L. 107–20]." | §1905. Deposit and use of reimbursements for law enforcement assistance | 2001-07-24T00:00:00 | 6c1aa361966ccfab8761fadd1fd02dee7885726da767ffc593ac3a34d430b781 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1906 | (a) In general
Within the limits of available appropriations, the Capitol Police may dispose of surplus or obsolete
property of the Capitol Police, and property which is in the possession of the Capitol Police because
it has been disposed, forfeited, voluntarily abandoned, or unclaimed, by interagency transfer,
donation, sale, trade-in, or other appropriate method.
(b) Amounts received
Any amounts received by the Capitol Police from the disposition of property under subsection (a)
shall be credited to the account established for the general expenses of the Capitol Police, and shall
be available to carry out the purposes of such account during the fiscal year in which the amounts are
received and the following fiscal year.
(c) Effective date
This section shall apply to fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1003, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 357; Pub. L. 115–31, div. I, title I, | §1906. Disposal of surplus property | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | e9b2184cdfc96be765faca46aa62bec6d6045a45f12602a86d5b76386658d57b |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1907 | (a) In general
(1) Disbursing officer
The Chief of the Capitol Police shall be the disbursing officer for the Capitol Police. Any
reference in any law or resolution before February 20, 2003, to funds paid or disbursed by the
Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate
relating to the pay and allowances of Capitol Police employees shall be deemed to refer to the
Chief of the Capitol Police.
(2) Transfer
Any statutory function, duty, or authority of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of
Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate as disbursing officers for the Capitol Police shall
transfer to the Chief of the Capitol Police as the single disbursing officer for the Capitol Police.
(3) Continuity of function during transition
Until such time as the Chief notifies the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of
Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate that systems are in place for discharging the
disbursing functions under this subsection, the House of Representatives and the Senate shall
continue to serve as the disbursing authority on behalf of the Capitol Police.
(b) Treasury accounts
(1) Salaries
(A) In general
There is established in the Treasury of the United States a separate account for the Capitol
Police, into which shall be deposited appropriations received by the Chief of the Capitol Police
and available for the salaries of the Capitol Police.
(B) Transfer authority during transition
Until such time as the Chief notifies the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of
Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate that systems are in place for discharging the
disbursing functions under subsection (a), the Chief shall have the authority to transfer amounts
in the account to the House of Representatives and the Senate to the extent necessary to enable
the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the
Senate to continue to serve as the disbursing authority on behalf of the Capitol Police pursuant
to subsection (a)(3).
(2) General expenses
There is established in the Treasury of the United States a separate account for the Capitol
Police, into which shall be deposited appropriations received by the Chief of the Capitol Police
and available for the general expenses of the Capitol Police.
(c) Transfer of funds, assets, accounts, records, and authority
(1) In general
The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the
Senate are authorized and directed to transfer to the Chief of the Capitol Police all funds, assets,
accounts, and copies of original records of the Capitol Police that are in the possession or under
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the control of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of
the Senate in order that all such items may be available for the unified operation of the Capitol
Police. Any funds so transferred shall be deposited in the Treasury accounts established under
subsection (b) and be available to the Chief of the Capitol Police for the same purposes as, and in
like manner and subject to the same conditions as, the funds prior to the transfer.
(2) Existing transfer authority
Any transfer authority existing before February 20, 2003, granted to the Chief Administrative
Officer of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate for salaries, expenses, and
operations of the Capitol Police shall be transferred to the Chief of the Capitol Police.
(d) Unexpended balances
Except as may otherwise be provided in law, the unexpended balances of appropriations for the
fiscal year 2003 and succeeding fiscal years that are subject to disbursement by the Chief of the
Capitol Police shall be withdrawn as of September 30 of the fifth fiscal year following the period or
year for which provided. Unpaid obligations chargeable to any of the balances so withdrawn or
appropriations for prior years shall be liquidated from any appropriations for the same general
purpose, which, at the time of payment, are available for disbursement.
(e) Hiring authority; eligibility for same benefits as House employees
(1) Authority
(A) In general
The Chief of the Capitol Police, in carrying out the duties of office, is authorized to appoint,
hire, suspend with or without pay, discipline, discharge, and set the terms, conditions, and
privileges of employment of employees of the Capitol Police, subject to and in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations.
(B) Special rule for terminations
The Chief may terminate an officer, member, or employee only after the Chief has provided
notice of the termination to the Capitol Police Board (in such manner as the Board may from
time to time require) and the Board has approved the termination, except that if the Board has
not disapproved the termination prior to the expiration of the 30-day period which begins on the
date the Board receives the notice, the Board shall be deemed to have approved the termination.
(C) Notice or approval
The Chief of the Capitol Police shall provide notice or receive approval, as required by the
Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House
Administration of the House of Representatives, as each Committee determines appropriate
for—
(i) the exercise of any authority under subparagraph (A); or
(ii) the establishment of any new position for officers, members, or employees of the
Capitol Police, for reclassification of existing positions, for reorganization plans, or for
hiring, termination, or promotion for officers, members, or employees of the Capitol Police.
(2) Benefits
Employees of the Capitol Police who are appointed by the Chief under the authority of this
subsection shall be subject to the same type of benefits (including the payment of death gratuities,
the withholding of debt, and health, retirement, Social Security, and other applicable employee
benefits) as are provided to employees of the House of Representatives, and any such individuals
serving as employees of the Capitol Police as of February 20, 2003, shall be subject to the same
rules governing rights, protections, pay, and benefits in effect immediately before such date until
such rules are changed under applicable laws or regulations.
(f) Repealed. Pub. L. 113–76, div. I, title I, §1002(b), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 424
(g) Effect on existing law
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(1) In general
The provisions of this section shall not be construed to reduce the pay or benefits of any
employee of the Capitol Police whose pay was disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of
the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate before February 20, 2003.
(2) Superseding provisions
All provisions of law inconsistent with this section are hereby superseded to the extent of the
inconsistency.
(h) Omitted
(i) Effective date
This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on February 20, 2003, and
shall apply to fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1018, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 366; Pub. L. 111–145, §2(a)(4)(A),
Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 49; Pub. L. 113–76, div. I, title I, §1002(b), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 424.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
For the amendments made by this section, referred to in subsec. (i), see Codification note below.
CODIFICATION
Section is comprised of section 1018 of div. H of Pub. L. 108–7. Subsec. (h) of section 1018 of Pub. L.
108–7 amended sections 1901 and 1905a of this title and repealed section 1921 of this title.
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, which is div. H of Pub. L. 108–7.
AMENDMENTS
2014—Pub. L. 113–76 struck out subsec. (f) which established a worker's compensation account for the
Capitol Police.
2010—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 111–145 added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which authorized the
Chief of the Capitol Police to appoint, hire, discharge, and set the terms, conditions, and privileges of
employment of employees of the Capitol Police, subject to review and approval.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2014 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 113–76, div. I, title I, §1002(c), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 424, provided that: "This section [enacting
section 1907b of this title and amending this section] shall apply with respect to appropriations for fiscal year
2014 and each fiscal year thereafter." | §1907. Transfer of disbursing function | 2003-02-20T00:00:00 | a5932cf97e9874e6fc519babf5276cfa81061ae6e9c957c0646496569868dade |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1908 | (a) In general
(1) Authorization of representation
Any counsel described under paragraph (2) may for the purposes of providing legal assistance
and representation to the United States Capitol Police Board or the United States Capitol Police
enter an appearance in any proceeding before any court of the United States or of any State or
political subdivision thereof, without compliance with any requirement for admission to practice
before such court.
(2) Counsel
Paragraph (1) refers to—
(A) the General Counsel to the Chief of Police and the United States Capitol Police;
(B) the Employment Counsel to the Chief of Police and the United States Capitol Police;
(C) any attorney employed in the Office of the General Counsel for the United States Capitol
Police or the Office of Employment Counsel for the United States Capitol Police;
(D) the counsel for, or any attorney employed by, any successor office of either office
described under subparagraph (C); and
(E) any attorney retained by contract with either office described under subparagraph (C).
(b) Limitations
(1) Direction for appearance
Entrance of appearance authorized under subsection (a) shall be subject to the direction of the
Capitol Police Board.
(2) United States Supreme Court
The authority under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the admission of any person to
practice before the United States Supreme Court.
(c) Effective date
This section shall apply to fiscal year 2004, and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 108–83, title I, §1002, Sept. 30, 2003, 117 Stat. 1020; Pub. L. 111–145, §§3(b)(1), 4(a)(1),
Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 52.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004.
AMENDMENTS
2010—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–145, §3(b)(1), substituted "the General Counsel to the Chief of
Police and the United States Capitol Police" for "the General Counsel for the United States Capitol Police
Board and the Chief of the Capitol Police".
Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 111–145, §4(a)(1), substituted "the Employment Counsel to the Chief of Police
and the United States Capitol Police" for "the Employment Counsel for the United States Capitol Police Board
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and the United States Capitol Police".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONSTRUCTION OF 2010 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 111–145, §3(b)(2), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 52, provided that: "Nothing in the amendment made by
paragraph (1) [amending this section] may be construed to affect the authority of any individual to enter an
appearance in any proceeding before any court of the United States or of any State or political subdivision
thereof which is initiated prior to the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 4, 2010]."
Pub. L. 111–145, §4(a)(2), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 52, provided that: "Nothing in the amendment made by
paragraph (1) [amending this section] may be construed to affect the authority of any individual to enter an
appearance in any proceeding before any court of the United States or of any State or political subdivision
thereof which is initiated prior to the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 4, 2010]."
Pub. L. 111–145, §4(b), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 52, provided that: "Nothing in this section [amending this
section and enacting provisions set out as a note above] or the amendments made by this section may be
construed to affect the status of the individual serving as the Employment Counsel to the Chief of Police and
the United States Capitol Police as of the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 4, 2010]." | §1908. Legal representation authority | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 5d191ad956ef4db0a240cc61138ea398fb845adda4025314afcceae4d5610d57 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1909 | (a) Establishment of Office
There is established in the United States Capitol Police the Office of the Inspector General
(hereafter in this section referred to as the "Office"), headed by the Inspector General of the United
States Capitol Police (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Inspector General").
(b) Inspector General
(1) Appointment
The Inspector General shall be appointed by, and under the general supervision of, the Capitol
Police Board. The appointment shall be made in consultation with the Inspectors General of the
Library of Congress, Government Publishing Office, and the Government Accountability Office.
The Capitol Police Board shall appoint the Inspector General without regard to political affiliation
and solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial
analysis, law, management analysis, public administration, or investigations.
(2) Term of service
The Inspector General shall serve for a term of 5 years, and an individual serving as Inspector
General may be reappointed for not more than 2 additional terms.
(3) Removal
The Inspector General may be removed from office prior to the expiration of his term only by
the unanimous vote of all of the voting members of the Capitol Police Board, and the Board shall
communicate the reasons for any such removal to the Committee on House Administration, the
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the Committees on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives and of the Senate.
(4) Salary
The Inspector General shall be paid at an annual rate equal to $1,000 less than the annual rate of
pay in effect for the Chief of the Capitol Police.
(5) Deadline
The Capitol Police Board shall appoint the first Inspector General under this section not later
than 180 days after August 2, 2005.
(c) Duties
(1) Applicability of duties of Inspector General of executive branch establishment
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The Inspector General shall carry out the same duties and responsibilities with respect to the
United States Capitol Police as an Inspector General of an establishment carries out with respect to
an establishment under section 404 of title 5, under the same terms and conditions which apply
under such section.
(2) Semiannual reports
The Inspector General shall prepare and submit semiannual reports summarizing the activities
of the Office in the same manner, and in accordance with the same deadlines, terms, and
conditions, as an Inspector General of an establishment under section 405 (other than subsection
(b)(13) thereof) of title 5. For purposes of applying section 405 of such title to the Inspector
General, the Chief of the Capitol Police shall be considered the head of the establishment. The
Chief shall, within 30 days of receipt of a report, report to the Capitol Police Board, the
Committee on House Administration, the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and the
Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and of the Senate consistent with
section 405(c) of such title.
(3) Investigations of complaints of employees and members
(A) Authority
The Inspector General may receive and investigate complaints or information from an
employee or member of the Capitol Police concerning the possible existence of an activity
constituting a violation of law, rules, or regulations, or mismanagement, gross waste of funds,
abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to the public health and safety, including
complaints or information the investigation of which is under the jurisdiction of the Internal
Affairs Division of the Capitol Police as of August 2, 2005.
(B) Nondisclosure
The Inspector General shall not, after receipt of a complaint or information from an employee
or member, disclose the identity of the employee or member without the consent of the
employee or member, unless required by law or the Inspector General determines such
disclosure is otherwise unavoidable during the course of the investigation.
(C) Prohibiting retaliation
An employee or member of the Capitol Police who has authority to take, direct others to take,
recommend, or approve any personnel action, shall not, with respect to such authority, take or
threaten to take any action against any employee or member as a reprisal for making a
complaint or disclosing information to the Inspector General, unless the complaint was made or
the information disclosed with the knowledge that it was false or with willful disregard for its
truth or falsity.
(4) Independence in carrying out duties
Neither the Capitol Police Board, the Chief of the Capitol Police, nor any other member or
employee of the Capitol Police may prevent or prohibit the Inspector General from carrying out
any of the duties or responsibilities assigned to the Inspector General under this section.
(d) Powers
(1) In general
The Inspector General may exercise the same authorities with respect to the United States
Capitol Police as an Inspector General of an establishment may exercise with respect to an
establishment under section 406(a) of title 5, other than paragraphs (7) and (8) of such section.
(2) Staff
(A) In general
The Inspector General may appoint and fix the pay of such personnel as the Inspector
General considers appropriate. Such personnel may be appointed without regard to the
provisions of title 5 regarding appointments in the competitive service, and may be paid without
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regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to
classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that no personnel of the Office (other than
the Inspector General) may be paid at an annual rate greater than $500 less than the annual rate
of pay of the Inspector General under subsection (b)(4).
(B) Experts and consultants
The Inspector General may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109 of
title 5 at rates not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay for level IV of
the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of such title.
(C) Independence in appointing staff
No individual may carry out any of the duties or responsibilities of the Office unless the
individual is appointed by the Inspector General, or provides services procured by the Inspector
General, pursuant to this paragraph. Nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to prohibit
the Inspector General from entering into a contract or other arrangement for the provision of
services under this section.
(D) Applicability of Capitol Police personnel rules
None of the regulations governing the appointment and pay of employees of the Capitol
Police shall apply with respect to the appointment and compensation of the personnel of the
Office, except to the extent agreed to by the Inspector General. Nothing in the previous sentence
may be construed to affect subparagraphs (A) through (C).
(3) Equipment and supplies
The Chief of the Capitol Police shall provide the Office with appropriate and adequate office
space, together with such equipment, supplies, and communications facilities and services as
determined by the Inspector General to be necessary for the operation of the Office, and shall
provide necessary maintenance services for such office space and the equipment and facilities
located therein.
(e) Transfer of functions
(1) Transfer
To the extent that any office or entity in the Capitol Police prior to the appointment of the first
Inspector General under this section carried out any of the duties and responsibilities assigned to
the Inspector General under this section, the functions of such office or entity shall be transferred
to the Office upon the appointment of the first Inspector General under this section.
(2) No reduction in pay or benefits
The transfer of the functions of an office or entity to the Office under paragraph (1) may not
result in a reduction in the pay or benefits of any employee of the office or entity, except to the
extent required under subsection (d)(2)(A).
(f) Effective date
This section shall be effective on August 2, 2005.
(Pub. L. 109–55, title I, §1004, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 572; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, | §1909. Inspector General for the United States Capitol Police | 2005-08-02T00:00:00 | 898390ad0483f20e032034ab8141dd5b91b179906846cde2d1cf07d341873bdb |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1910 | (a) In general
Not later than 60 days after the last day of each semiannual period, the Chief of the Capitol Police
shall submit to Congress, with respect to that period, a detailed, itemized report of the disbursements
for the operations of the United States Capitol Police.
(b) Contents
The report required by subsection (a) shall include—
(1) the name of each person or entity who receives a payment from the Capitol Police and the
amount thereof;
(2) a description of any service rendered to the Capitol Police, together with service dates;
(3) a statement of all amounts appropriated to, or received or expended by, the Capitol Police
and any unexpended balances of such amounts for any open fiscal year; and
(4) such additional information as may be required by regulation of the Committee on House
Administration of the House of Representatives or the Committee on Rules and Administration of
the Senate.
(c) Printing
Each report under this section shall be printed as a House document.
(d) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to the semiannual periods of October 1 through March 31 and
April 1 through September 30 of each year, beginning with the semiannual period in which this
section is enacted.
(Pub. L. 109–55, title I, §1005, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 575.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006. | §1910. Report of disbursements | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | e178df7078991ed1ff072b58e192572ccbd651299b624127b2de638788fab731 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1911 | [Release Point 118-70]
Police
(1) In general
There shall be within the United States Capitol Police the General Counsel to the Chief of Police
and the United States Capitol Police (in this subsection referred to as the "General Counsel"), who
shall report to and serve at the pleasure of the Chief of the United States Capitol Police.
(2) Appointment
The General Counsel shall be appointed by the Chief of the Capitol Police in accordance with
section 1907(e)(1) of this title (as amended by section 2(a)(4)), after consultation with the Capitol
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Police Board, without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the
duties of the position.
(3) Compensation
(A) In general
Subject to subparagraph (B), the annual rate of pay for the General Counsel shall be fixed by
the Chief of the Capitol Police.
(B) Limitation
The annual rate of pay for the General Counsel may not exceed an annual rate equal to $1,000
less than the annual rate of pay in effect for the Chief of the Capitol Police.
(4) Omitted
(5) No effect on current General Counsel
Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed to affect the
status of the individual serving as the General Counsel to the Chief of Police and the United States
Capitol Police as of March 4, 2010.
(Pub. L. 111–145, §3(a), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 51.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 2(a)(4), referred to in par. (2), means section 2(a)(4) of Pub. L. 111–145.
For the amendments made by this section, referred to in par. (5), see Codification note below.
CODIFICATION
Section is comprised of subsec. (a) of section 3 of Pub. L. 111–145. Subsec. (a)(4) of section 3 of Pub. L.
111–145 repealed section 84–2 of this title, now section 5521 of this title, and provisions set out as a note
under section 1901 of this title.
See References in Text note below.
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1912 | (a) The Chief of the Capitol Police shall have authority to accept unpaid religious chaplain
services, whereby volunteers from multiple faiths, authorized by their respective religious endorsing
agency or organization, may advise, administer, and perform spiritual care and religious guidance for
Capitol Police employees.
(b) Chaplains shall not be required to perform any rite, ritual, or ceremony, and employees shall
not be required to receive such rite, ritual, or ceremony, if doing so would compromise the
conscience, moral principles, or religious beliefs of such chaplain or employees or the chaplain's
endorsing agency or organization.
(c)
.—This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each
EFFECTIVE DATE
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succeeding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 117–328, div. I, title I, §120, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4926.)
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1922 | Payroll administration for the Capitol Police and civilian support personnel of the Capitol Police
shall be carried out on a unified basis by a single disbursing authority. The Capitol Police Board,
with the approval of the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, acting jointly, shall, by contract or otherwise,
provide for such unified payroll administration.
(July 31, 1946, ch. 707, §9C, as added Pub. L. 102–397, title I, §102, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1950;
amended Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §221(12), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1750.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 207a of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
1996—Pub. L. 104–186 substituted "House Oversight" for "House Administration".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House
Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6,
1999.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Pub. L. 102–397, title I, §104, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1950, as amended by Pub. L. 102–392, title III, §321,
Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1726, provided that: "The unified payroll administration under the amendment made by
section 102 [enacting this section] shall apply with respect to pay periods beginning after September 30,
1993."
[Pub. L. 102–392, title III, §321, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1726, provided that the amendment made by that
section to section 104 of Pub. L. 102–397, set out above, is effective Oct. 6, 1992.] | §1922. Unified payroll administration | 1946-07-31T00:00:00 | 633a1cf7ddd8be6a6c5e77197ce6be205c5a8eb85c53d2075562ee2c0675a12b |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1923 | (a) Rates of basic pay
(1) The Capitol Police Board shall establish and maintain unified schedules of rates of basic pay
for members and civilian employees of the Capitol Police which shall apply to both members and
employees whose appointing authority is an officer of the Senate and members and employees
whose appointing authority is an officer of the House of Representatives.
(2) The Capitol Police Board may, from time to time, adjust any schedule established under
paragraph (1) to the extent that the Board determines appropriate to reflect changes in the cost of
living and to maintain pay comparability.
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(3) A schedule established or revised under paragraph (1) or (2) shall take effect only upon
approval by the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Rules and Administration of the Senate.
(4) A schedule approved under paragraph (3) shall have the force and effect of law.
(b) Leave system
(1) The Capitol Police Board shall prescribe, by regulation, a unified leave system for members
and civilian employees of the Capitol Police which shall apply to both members and employees
whose appointing authority is an officer of the Senate and members and employees whose
appointing authority is an officer of the House of Representatives. The leave system shall include
provisions for—
(A) annual leave, based on years of service;
(B) sick leave;
(C) administrative leave;
(D) leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.);
(E) leave without pay and leave with reduced pay, including provisions relating to contributions
for benefits for any period of such leave;
(F) approval of all leave by the Chief or the designee of the Chief;
(G) the order in which categories of leave shall be used;
(H) use, accrual, and carryover rules and limitations, including rules and limitations for any
period of active duty in the Armed Forces;
(I) advance of annual leave or sick leave after a member or civilian employee has used all such
accrued leave;
(J) buy back of annual leave or sick leave used during an extended recovery period in the case
of an injury in the performance of duty;
(K) the use of accrued leave before termination of the employment as a member or civilian
employee of the Capitol Police, with provision for lump sum payment for unused annual leave;
and
(L) a leave-sharing program.
(2) The leave system under this section may not provide for the accrual of either annual or sick
leave for any period of leave without pay or leave with reduced pay.
(3) All provisions of the leave system established under this subsection shall be subject to the
approval of the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Rules and Administration of the Senate. All regulations approved under this subsection shall have
the force and effect of law.
(c) Lump sum payments
(1) Upon the approval of the Capitol Police Board, a member or civilian employee of the Capitol
Police who is separated from service may be paid a lump sum payment for the accrued annual leave
of the member or civilian employee.
(2) The lump sum payment under paragraph (1)—
(A) shall equal the pay the member or civilian employee would have received had such member
or employee remained in the service until the expiration of the period of annual leave;
(B) shall be paid from amounts appropriated to the Capitol Police;
(C) shall be based on the rate of basic pay in effect with respect to the member or civilian
employee on the last day of service of the member or civilian employee;
(D) shall not be calculated on the basis of extending the period of leave described under
subparagraph (A) by any holiday occurring after the date of separation from service;
(E) shall be considered pay for taxation purposes only; and
(F) shall be paid only after the Chairman of the Capitol Police Board certifies the applicable
period of leave to the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of
Representatives, as appropriate.
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(3) A member or civilian employee of the Capitol Police who enters active duty in the Armed
Forces may—
(A) receive a lump sum payment for accrued annual leave in accordance with this subsection, in
addition to any pay or allowance payable from the Armed Forces; or
(B) elect to have the leave remain to the credit of such member or civilian employee until such
member or civilian employee returns from active duty.
(4) The Capitol Police Board may prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection. No lump sum
payment may be paid under this subsection until such regulations are approved by the Committee on
Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Oversight of the House of
Representatives. All regulations approved under this subsection shall have the force and effect of
law.
(d) Effect on appointment authority
Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the appointing authority of any officer of the
Senate or the House of Representatives.
(Pub. L. 105–55, title I, §111, Oct. 7, 1997, 111 Stat. 1186.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(D), is Pub. L. 103–3, Feb. 5, 1993,
107 Stat. 6, which enacted sections 60m and 60n of this title, sections 6381 to 6387 of Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees, and chapter 28 (§2601 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor, amended section 2105 of Title
5, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 2601 of Title 29. For complete classification of this
Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 29 and Tables.
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 207b of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House
Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6,
1999. | §1923. Unified schedules of rates of basic pay and leave system | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 808595f531f2f5d718a5815a6e7c29df28050289e26b814659a39cff46398a9f |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1926 | (a) Establishment
In order to recruit or retain qualified personnel, the Chief of the Capitol Police may establish an
educational assistance program for employees of the Capitol Police under which the Capitol Police
may agree—
(1) to repay (by direct payments on behalf of the participating employee) all or any portion of a
student loan previously taken out by the employee;
(2) to make direct payments to an educational institution on behalf of a participating employee
or to reimburse a participating employee for all or any portion of any tuition or related educational
expenses paid by the employee.
(b) Special rules for student loan repayments
(1) Application of regulations under executive branch program
In carrying out subsection (a)(1), the Chief of the Capitol Police may, by regulation, make
applicable such provisions of section 5379 of title 5 as the Chief determines necessary to provide
for such program.
(2) Restrictions on prior reimbursements
The Capitol Police may not reimburse any individual under subsection (a)(1) for any
repayments made by the individual prior to entering into an agreement with the Capitol Police to
participate in the program under this section.
(3) Use of recovered amounts
Any amount repaid by, or recovered from, an individual under subsection (a)(1) and its
implementing regulations shall be credited to the appropriation account available for salaries or
general expenses of the Capitol Police at the time of repayment or recovery. Such credited amount
may be used for any authorized purpose of the account and shall remain available until expended.
(c) Limit on amount of payments
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The total amount paid by the Capitol Police with respect to any individual under the program
under this section may not exceed $80,000.
(d) No review of determinations
Any determination made under the program under this section shall not be reviewable or
appealable in any manner.
(e) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2003 and each succeeding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, §908, Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2319; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1007,
Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 358; Pub. L. 116–94, div. E, title I, §120, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2763;
Pub. L. 116–260, div. I, title I, §120, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1643.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 207b–1 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2020—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–260 substituted "$80,000" for "$60,000".
2019—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–94 substituted "$60,000" for "$40,000".
2003—Pub. L. 108–7 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section consisted of subsecs. (a) to
(f) relating to student loan repayment program.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
DEADLINE FOR REGULATIONS
Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1020, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 370, provided that: "Not later than 60 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act [Feb. 20, 2003], the Chief of the Capitol Police shall promulgate
any regulations required by sections 1004, 1006, 1007, and 1011 of this Act [enacting section 1931 of this title
and amending this section and section 1927 of this title]." | §1926. Educational assistance program for employees | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 7860e2caefbfd4dfd3319c8ed414202baacb5235aa80a2cd56051ab442bbb14e |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1927 | (a) Recruitment and relocation bonuses
(1) Authorization of payment
The Capitol Police Board (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Board") may authorize the
Chief of the United States Capitol Police (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Chief") to
pay a bonus to an individual who is newly appointed to a position as an officer or employee of the
Capitol Police, and to pay an additional bonus to an individual who must relocate to accept a
position as an officer or employee of the Capitol Police, if the Chief, in the Chief's sole discretion,
determines that such a bonus will assist the Capitol Police in recruitment efforts.
(2) Amount of payment
The amount of a bonus under this subsection shall be determined by regulations of the Board,
but the amount of any bonus paid to an individual under this subsection may not exceed 25 percent
of the annual rate of basic pay of the position to which the individual is being appointed.
(3) Minimum period of service required
Payment of a bonus under this subsection shall be contingent upon the individual entering into
an agreement with the Capitol Police to complete a period of employment with the Capitol Police,
with the required period determined pursuant to regulations of the Board. If the individual
voluntarily fails to complete such period of service or is separated from the service before
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completion of such period of service for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency, the
individual shall repay the bonus on a pro rata basis.
(4) Bonus not considered part of basic pay
A bonus under this subsection shall be paid as a lump sum, and may not be considered to be
part of the basic pay of the officer or employee.
(5) Payment permitted prior to commencement of duty
Under regulations of the Board, a bonus under this subsection may be paid to a newly-hired
officer or employee before the officer or employee enters on duty.
(6) Determination not appealable or reviewable
Any determination of the Chief under this subsection shall not be appealable or reviewable in
any manner.
(b) Retention allowances
(1) Authorization of payment
The Board may authorize the Chief to pay an allowance to an officer or employee of the United
States Capitol Police if the Chief, in the Chief's sole discretion, determines that such a bonus will
assist the Capitol Police in retention efforts.
(2) Amount of payment
A retention allowance, which shall be stated as a percentage of the rate of basic pay of the
officer or employee, may not exceed 25 percent of such rate of basic pay.
(3) Payment not considered part of basic pay
A retention allowance may not be considered to be part of the basic pay of an officer or
employee, and any determination of the Chief under this subsection, or the reduction or
elimination of a retention allowance, shall not be appealable or reviewable in any manner. The
preceding sentence shall not be construed to extinguish or lessen any right or remedy under any of
the laws made applicable to the Capitol Police pursuant to section 1302 of this title.
(4) Time and manner of payment
A retention allowance under this subsection shall be paid at the same time and in the same
manner as the officer's or employee's basic pay is paid.
(c) Lump sum incentive and merit bonus payments
(1) In general
The Board may pay an incentive or merit bonus to an officer or employee of the United States
Capitol Police who meets such criteria for receiving the bonus as the Board may establish.
(2) Bonus not considered part of basic pay
A bonus under this subsection shall be paid as a lump sum, and may not be considered to be
part of the basic pay of the officer or employee.
(d) Service step increases for meritorious service for officers
Upon the approval of the Chief—
(1) an officer of the United States Capitol Police in a service step who has demonstrated
meritorious service (in accordance with criteria established by the Chief or the Chief's designee)
may be advanced in compensation to the next higher service step, effective with the first pay
period which begins after the date of the Chief's approval; and
(2) an officer of the United States Capitol Police in a service step who has demonstrated
extraordinary performance (in accordance with criteria established by the Chief or the Chief's
designee) may be advanced in compensation to the second next higher service step, effective with
the first pay period which begins after the date of the Chief's approval.
(e) Regulations
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(1) In general
The payment of bonuses, allowances, step increases, compensation, and other payments
pursuant to this section shall be carried out in accordance with regulations prescribed by the
Board.
(2) Repealed. Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1004(2), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 358
(f) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, §909, Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2320; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §§1004,
1006, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 358.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 207b–2 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2003—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 108–7, §1004(1)(A), substituted "the Chief, in the Chief's sole discretion,
determines that such a bonus will assist the Capitol Police in recruitment efforts" for "the Board determines
that the Capitol Police would be likely, in the absence of such a bonus, to encounter difficulty in filling the
position".
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 108–7, §1004(1)(B), added par. (6).
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–7, §1006(1), substituted "if the Chief, in the Chief's sole discretion, determines
that such a bonus will assist the Capitol Police in retention efforts." for "if—" and struck out pars. (A) and (B)
which read as follows:
"(A) the unusually high or unique qualifications of the officer or employee or a special need of the Capitol
Police for the officer's or employee's services makes it essential to retain the officer or employee; and
"(B) the Chief determines that the officer or employee would be likely to leave in the absence of a retention
allowance."
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 108–7, §1006(2), which directed the substitution of "any determination of the Chief
under this subsection, or the reduction or elimination of a retention allowance, shall not be appealable or
reviewable in any manner" for "the reduction or the elimination of a retention allowance may not be
appealed", was executed by making the substitution for "the reduction or elimination of a retention allowance
may not be appealed", to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 108–7, §1004(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e) and struck out former subsec. (e)
which related to additional compensation for field training officers.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 108–7, §1004(3), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (e).
Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 108–7, §1004(2), struck out heading and text of par. (2). Text read as follows: "The
regulations prescribed pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the approval of the Committee on Rules
and Administration of the Senate, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives,
and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives."
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 108–7, §1004(3), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f).
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CAPITOL POLICE LONGEVITY COMPENSATION
Pub. L. 88–454, §104(c), Aug. 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 550, provided that: "Any member of the Capitol Police
who by reason of the provision repealed by subsection (b) [subsec. (c) of section 4507 of this title] was
receiving immediately prior to the effective date of this section [Sept. 1, 1964], longevity compensation
provided by [former] section 105 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1959 [Pub. L. 85–570, 72 Stat.
453], shall, on and after such effective date, receive in lieu thereof a longevity increase under section 106(b)
of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1963 [2 U.S.C. 4507(b)], in addition to any other such increases
(not to exceed three) to which he may otherwise be entitled under such section. In computing the length of
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service of such member for the purpose of such other increases, only service performed subsequent to the date
on which he began receiving longevity compensation in accordance with such [former] section 105 shall be
counted."
[Section 4507 of this title, referred to above, not to apply, on or after Oct. 1, 1983, to any individual whose
pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate except for individuals entitled to longevity compensation prior
to Oct. 1, 1983, on the basis of service performed prior to such date, see section 4509 of this title.]
[Pub. L. 88–454, §104(d), Aug. 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 550, provided that: "This section [amending section 4507
of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note above] shall become effective on the first day of the
month following the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 20, 1964]."] | §1927. Bonuses, retention allowances, and additional compensation | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 32f285d113af722822d1817ca39dda6c9a4f1969b30de98b4a6b8b07924cb5d9 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1930 | (a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the rate of basic pay payable to an individual upon
appointment to a position with the Capitol Police shall be at a rate within the minimum and
maximum pay rates applicable to the position.
(b) Effective date
This section shall apply to fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1008, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 359.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, which is div. H of Pub. L. 108–7.
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1931 | proficiencies
(a) Establishment of positions
The Chief of the Capitol Police may establish and determine, from time to time, positions in salary
classes of employees of the Capitol Police to be designated as employees with specialty assignments
or proficiencies, based on the experience, education, training, or other appropriate factors required to
carry out the duties of such employees.
(b) Additional compensation
In addition to the regularly scheduled rate of basic pay, each employee holding a position
designated under this section shall receive an amount determined by the Chief, except that—
(1) such amount may not exceed 25 percent of the employee's annual rate of basic pay; and
(2) such amount may not be paid in a calendar year to the extent that, when added to the total
basic pay paid or payable to such employee for service performed in the year, such amount would
cause the total to exceed the annual rate of basic pay payable for level II of the Executive
Schedule, as of the end of such year.
(c) Manner of payment
The additional compensation authorized by this subsection shall be paid to an employee in a
manner determined by the Chief or his designee except when the employee ceases to be assigned to
the specialty assignment or ceases to maintain the required proficiency. The loss of such additional
compensation shall not constitute an adverse action for any purpose.
(d) Determination not appealable or reviewable
Any determination under section (a) shall not be appealable or reviewable in any manner.
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(Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1011, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 360.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Level II of the Executive Schedule, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is set out in section 5313 of Title 5,
Government Organization and Employees.
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, which is div. H of Pub. L. 108–7.
So in original. Probably should be "subsection".
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1932 | (a) In general
Any limits on the amount of premium pay which may be earned by officers and members of the
Capitol Police during emergencies (as determined by the Capitol Police Board) shall be applied by
the Chief of the Capitol Police on an annual basis and not on a pay period basis. Any determination
under this subsection shall not be reviewable or appealable in any manner.
(b) Effective date
Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hours of duty occurring on or after September 11, 2001.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1012, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 361.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
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CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, which is div. H of Pub. L. 108–7. | §1932. Application of premium pay limits on annualized basis | 2001-09-11T00:00:00 | 2103a1d4a21b23a5aafc494b24003b0c819727a768f4e3ab407b03803b468584 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1933 | (a) No lump-sum payment permitted for unused compensatory time
(1) In general
No officer or employee of the United States Capitol Police whose service with the United States
Capitol Police is terminated may receive any lump-sum payment with respect to accrued
compensatory time off, except to the extent permitted under section 1313(c)(4) of this title.
(2) Omitted
(b) Overtime compensation for officers and employees exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act
of 1938
(1) Criteria under which compensation permitted
The Chief of the Capitol Police may provide for the compensation of overtime work of exempt
individuals which is performed on or after March 4, 2010, in the form of additional pay or
compensatory time off, only if—
(A) the overtime work is carried out in connection with special circumstances, as determined
by the Chief;
(B) the Chief has established a monetary value for the overtime work performed by such
individual; and
(C) the sum of the total amount of the compensation paid to the individual for the overtime
work (as determined on the basis of the monetary value established under subparagraph (B))
and the total regular compensation paid to the individual with respect to the pay period involved
may not exceed an amount equal to the cap on the aggregate amount of annual compensation
that may be paid to the individual under applicable law during the year in which the pay period
occurs, as allocated on a per pay period basis consistent with premium pay regulations of the
Capitol Police Board.
(2) Exempt individuals defined
In this subsection, an "exempt individual" is an officer or employee of the United States Capitol
Police—
(A) who is classified under regulations issued pursuant to section 1313 of this title as exempt
from the application of the rights and protections established by subsections (a)(1) and (d) of
section 206, section 207, and section 212(c) of title 29; or
(B) whose annual rate of pay is not established specifically under any law.
(3) Conforming amendment
(A) Omitted
(B) Effective date
The amendment made by subparagraph (A) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of
the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, except that the amendment shall not apply
with respect to any overtime work performed prior to March 4, 2010.
(Pub. L. 111–145, §5, Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 52.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, referred to in subsec. (b)(3)(B), is div. H of Pub. L.
108–7, which was approved Feb. 20, 2003.
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CODIFICATION
Section is comprised of section 5 of Pub. L. 111–145. Subsec. (a)(2) of section 5 of Pub. L. 111–145
repealed sections 1924 and 1925 of this title. Subsec. (b)(3)(A) of section 5 of Pub. L. 111–145 repealed
section 1009 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, 117 Stat. 359, which
is not classified to the Code. | §1933. Clarification of authorities regarding certain personnel benefits | 2010-03-04T00:00:00 | 37503a242424a090eae4918f9ff5a089960ad6daa58223bfcaa2e71dd3e9307b |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1934 | payments to officers and employees
(a) Waiver of claim
Subject to the joint approval of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives
and the Secretary of the Senate, the Chief of the United States Capitol Police may waive in whole or
in part a claim of the United States against a person arising out of an erroneous payment of any pay
or allowances, other than travel and transportation expenses and allowances, to an officer, member,
or employee of the United States Capitol Police, if the collection of the claim would be against
equity and good conscience and not in the best interests of the United States.
(b) Investigation of application; report
The Chief shall investigate each application for the waiver of a claim under subsection (a) and
shall submit a written report of the investigation, including a description of the facts and
circumstances of the claim, to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and
the Secretary of the Senate, except that if the aggregate amount of the claim involved exceeds
$1,500, the Comptroller General may also investigate the application and submit a written report of
the investigation, including a description of the facts and circumstances of the claim, to the Chief
Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate.
(c) Prohibition of waiver under certain circumstances
The Chief may not exercise the authority to waive a claim under subsection (a) if—
(1) in the Chief's opinion, there exists in connection with the claim an indication of fraud,
misrepresentation, fault, or lack of good faith on the part of the officer, member, or employee
involved or of any other person having an interest in obtaining a waiver of the claim; or
(2) the Chief receives the application for the waiver after the expiration of the 3-year period that
begins on the date on which the erroneous payment of pay or allowances was discovered.
(d) Credit for waiver
In the audit and settlement of accounts of any accountable officer or official, full credit shall be
given for any amounts with respect to which collection by the United States is waived under
subsection (a).
(e) Effect of waiver
An erroneous payment, the collection of which is waived under subsection (a), is deemed a valid
payment for all purposes.
(f) Construction with other laws
This section does not affect any authority under any other law to litigate, settle, compromise, or
waive any claim of the United States.
(g) Rules and regulations
Subject to the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and
the Secretary of the Senate, the Chief shall promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this section.
(h) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to payments of pay and allowances made at any time after the
Chief became the disbursing officer for the United States Capitol Police pursuant to section 1907(a)
of this title.
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(Pub. L. 112–74, div. G, title I, §1102, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1125.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012, which is div. G of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2012.
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1941 | The Capitol Police Board shall select and regulate the pattern for a uniform for the Capitol police
and watchmen, and furnish each member of the force with the necessary belts and arms, payable
from appropriations to the Capitol Police upon certification of payment by the Chief of the Capitol
Police. Such arms so furnished or other arms as authorized by the Capitol Police Board shall be
carried by each officer and member of the Capitol Police, while in the Capitol Buildings (as defined
in section 5101 of title 40), and while within or outside of the boundaries of the United States Capitol
Grounds (as defined in section 5102 of title 40), in such manner and at such times as the Capitol
Police Board may, by regulations, prescribe.
(R.S. §1824; Pub. L. 92–607, ch. V, §507, Oct. 31, 1972, 86 Stat. 1508; Pub. L. 95–26, title I, §112,
May 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 87; Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, §1003, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3180.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 210 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
R.S. §1824 derived from act Mar. 30, 1867, ch. 20, §1, 15 Stat. 11.
AMENDMENTS
2004—Pub. L. 108–447, in first sentence, substituted "The Capitol Police Board" for "The Sergeant at
Arms of the Senate and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives" and "payable from
appropriations to the Capitol Police upon certification of payment by the Chief of the Capitol Police" for
"payable out of the contingent fund of the Senate and House of Representatives upon the certificate of the
officers above named" and, in second sentence, inserted "or other arms as authorized by the Capitol Police
Board" after "furnished" and substituted "the Capitol Police Board" for "the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate
and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives".
1977—Pub. L. 95–26 struck out "at a cost not to exceed twenty dollars per man," after "furnish each
member of the force with the necessary belts and arms,".
1972—Pub. L. 92–607 directed that the arms be carried in the Capitol Buildings and within and without the
boundaries of the United States Capitol Grounds according to regulations prescribed by the Sergeant at Arms
of the Senate and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives. | §1941. Uniform | 1977-05-04T00:00:00 | f6a749f6bb1549deb88a091dda5ae23f071a5c9c419f170bf31be1da1c5cb8f2 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1942 | (a) The uniform of officers and members of the United States Park Police force, the United States
Secret Service Uniformed Division, the Capitol Police, and the Metropolitan Police force of the
District of Columbia shall bear a distinctive patch, pin, or other emblem depicting the flag of the
United States or the colors thereof.
(b) The Secretary of the Interior in the case of the United States Park Police force, the Secretary of
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the Treasury in the case of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division, the Capitol Police
Board in the case of the Capitol Police, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia in the case of the
Metropolitan Police force shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the
purposes of this section.
(Pub. L. 91–297, title II, §201(a), (b), June 30, 1970, 84 Stat. 357; Pub. L. 93–198, title IV, §421,
Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 789; Pub. L. 95–179, Nov. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 1371.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 210a of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
1977—Pub. L. 95–179 substituted "United States Secret Service Uniformed Division" for "Executive
Protective Service" wherever appearing.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
Office of Commissioner of District of Columbia, as established by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1967, abolished as
of noon Jan. 2, 1975, by Pub. L. 93–198, title VII, §711, Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 818, and replaced by office of
Mayor of District of Columbia by section 421 of Pub. L. 93–198. Accordingly, "Mayor" substituted in text for
"commissioner". | §1942. Uniform to display United States flag or colors | 1970-06-30T00:00:00 | 2f57d065cd1cbffaca622a4efc63731af0ded82b53618fa0ec93d35ed7fd859b |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1944 | The officers, privates, and watchmen of the Capitol police shall, when on duty, wear the regulation
uniform.
(Mar. 18, 1904, ch. 716, §1, 33 Stat. 89.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 212 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
The text of this section was taken from act Mar. 18, 1904, popularly known as the "Legislative, Executive
and Judicial Appropriation Act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1905". Similar provisions were contained in
the following prior appropriation acts:
Feb. 25, 1903, ch. 755, §1, 32 Stat. 857.
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 830, §1, 31 Stat. 963.
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PART D—UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE MEMORIAL FUND | §1944. Wearing uniform on duty | 1905-06-30T00:00:00 | 22c647c9edf3dd9f2000e7970b5e2a5ed36a310992fa8e16bde212079eef1b12 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1951 | There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States the United States Capitol Police
Memorial Fund (hereafter in this part referred to as the "Fund"). All amounts received by the Capitol
Police Board which are designated for deposit into the Fund, including amounts received in response
to the shooting incident at the practice for the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on June 14,
2017, shall be deposited into the Fund.
(Pub. L. 105–223, §1, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1250; Pub. L. 115–45, §2(c), Aug. 4, 2017, 131 Stat.
957.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 207c of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2017—Pub. L. 115–45 substituted "deposit into the Fund, including amounts received in response to the
shooting incident at the practice for the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on June 14, 2017," for
"deposit into the Fund". | §1951. Establishment of United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund | 2017-06-14T00:00:00 | c002514ba13c6f6e96b80650e747ed114c418945fc8872fe918e406aabd1e30e |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1952 | Class Chestnut and certain other United States Capitol Police employees
(a) In general
Except to the extent used or reserved for use under subsection (b) and subject to the regulations
issued under section 1954 of this title, amounts in the Fund shall be paid to the families of Detective
John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol
Police as follows:
(1) Fifty percent of such amounts shall be paid to the widow and children of Detective Gibson.
(2) Fifty percent of such amounts shall be paid to the widow and children of Private First Class
Chestnut.
(b) Payments for employees killed in the line of duty or sustaining serious line-of-duty injuries
In addition to the amounts paid under subsection (a), and in accordance with the regulations issued
under section 1954(b) of this title, amounts in the Fund may be paid to—
(1) families of employees of the United States Capitol Police who were killed in the line of
duty; or
(2) employees of the United States Capitol Police who have sustained serious line-of-duty
injuries.
(Pub. L. 105–223, §2, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1250; Pub. L. 115–45, §2(a), Aug. 4, 2017, 131 Stat.
956.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 207c–1 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
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AMENDMENTS
2017—Pub. L. 115–45 inserted "and certain other United States Capitol Police employees" at end of section
catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted "Except to the extent
used or reserved for use under subsection (b) and subject to the regulations" for "Subject to the regulations",
and added subsec. (b). | §1952. Payments from Fund for families of Detective Gibson and Private First | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 624e0a17ba599ab552f19210c60419002c7457c5f1b57a8b9024556b66e0a48d |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1953 | (a) Contributions to Fund
For purposes of title 26, any contribution or gift to or for the use of the Fund shall be treated as a
contribution or gift for exclusively public purposes to or for the use of an organization described in
section 170(c)(1) of title 26.
(b) Treatment of payments from Fund
Any payment from the Fund shall not be subject to any Federal, State, or local income or gift tax.
(c) Exemption
For purposes of title 26, notwithstanding section 501(c)(1)(A) of title 26, the Fund shall be treated
as described in section 501(c)(1) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of title 26.
(Pub. L. 105–223, §3, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1250.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 207c–2 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §1953. Tax treatment of Fund | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | ecf6c3a38d2eeaf3f77aee4f1589fa59b76bccf9ec0f203df6952ea7f0514996 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1954 | (a) In general
The Capitol Police Board shall administer and manage the Fund (including establishing the timing
and manner of making payments under section 1952 of this title) in accordance with regulations
issued by the Board, subject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the
Senate and the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives. Under such
regulations, the Board shall pay any balance remaining in the Fund upon the expiration of the
6-month period which begins on August 7, 1998, to the families of Detective John Michael Gibson
and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut in accordance with section 1952 of this title, and shall
disburse any amounts in the Fund after the expiration of such period in such manner as the Board
may establish. Under such regulations, and using amounts in the Fund, a financial adviser or trustee,
as appropriate, for the families of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob
Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police shall be appointed to advise the families
respecting disbursements to them of amounts in the Fund.
(b) Regulations governing payments for employees killed in the line of duty or sustaining
serious line-of-duty injuries
In carrying out subsection (a), the Capitol Police Board shall issue specific regulations governing
the use of the Fund for making payments to families of employees of the United States Capitol
Police who were killed in the line of duty and employees of the United States Capitol Police who
have sustained serious line-of-duty injuries (as authorized under section 1952(b) of this title),
including regulations—
(1) establishing the conditions under which the family of an employee or an employee is
eligible to receive such a payment;
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(2) providing for the amount, timing, and manner of such payments; and
(3) ensuring that any such payment is in addition to, and does not otherwise affect, any other
form of compensation payable to the family of an employee or the employee, including benefits
for workers' compensation under chapter 81 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 105–223, §4, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1250; Pub. L. 115–45, §2(b), Aug. 4, 2017, 131 Stat.
956.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 207c–3 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2017—Pub. L. 115–45 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec.
(b).
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House
Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6,
1999.
SUBCHAPTER II—POWERS AND DUTIES | §1954. Administration by Capitol Police Board | 1998-08-07T00:00:00 | 62a13896b34cf1bfe5a81c9bb40fb897ef7deb56bc4e37d0a17549a81a5244c0 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1961 | (a) The Capitol Police shall police the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds under the
direction of the Capitol Police Board, consisting of the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate,
the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol, and shall
have the power to enforce the provisions of this section, sections 1922, 1966, 1967, and 1969 of this
title (and regulations promulgated under section 1969 of this title), and chapter 51 of title 40, and to
1
make arrests within the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds for any violations of any law of
the United States, of the District of Columbia, or of any State, or any regulation promulgated
pursuant thereto:
, That for the fiscal year for which appropriations are made by this Act the
Provided
Capitol Police shall have the additional authority to make arrests within the District of Columbia for
crimes of violence, as defined in section 16 of title 18, committed within the Capitol Buildings and
Grounds and shall have the additional authority to make arrests, without a warrant, for crimes of
violence, as defined in section 16 of title 18, committed in the presence of any member of the Capitol
Police performing official duties:
, That the Metropolitan Police force of the District
Provided further
of Columbia are authorized to make arrests within the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds
for any violation of any such laws or regulations, but such authority shall not be construed as
authorizing the Metropolitan Police force, except with the consent or upon the request of the Capitol
Police Board, to enter such buildings to make arrests in response to complaints or to serve warrants
or to patrol the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds. For the purpose of this section, the
word "grounds" shall include the House Office Buildings parking areas and that part or parts of
property which have been or hereafter are acquired in the District of Columbia by the Architect of
the Capitol, or by an officer of the Senate or the House, by lease, purchase, intergovernment transfer,
or otherwise, for the use of the Senate, the House, or the Architect of the Capitol.
(b) For purposes of this section, "the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds" shall include
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any building or facility acquired by the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate for the use of the Senate for
which the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate has entered into an agreement with the United States
Capitol Police for the policing of the building or facility.
(c) For purposes of this section, "the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds" shall include
any building or facility acquired by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives
for the use of the House of Representatives for which the Chief Administrative Officer has entered
into an agreement with the United States Capitol Police for the policing of the building or facility.
(d) For purposes of this section, "United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds" shall include the
Library of Congress buildings and grounds described under section 167j of this title, except that in a
case of buildings or grounds not located in the District of Columbia, the authority granted to the
Metropolitan Police Force of the District of Columbia shall be granted to any police force within
whose jurisdiction the buildings or grounds are located.
(July 31, 1946, ch. 707, §9, 60 Stat. 719; Pub. L. 93–198, title VII, §739(g)(4), (5), Dec. 24, 1973, 87
Stat. 829; Pub. L. 101–520, title I, §106, formerly §106(a), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2264, renumbered | §1961. Policing of Capitol Buildings and Grounds | 1946-07-31T00:00:00 | cb572a87d98f58cc4388cbce9dfc5a04883d105febdf2f2b35b0a79e5a1cddeb |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1962 | The Capitol Police Board is authorized to detail police from the House Office, Senate Office, and
Capitol Buildings for police duty on the Capitol Grounds and on the Library of Congress Grounds.
(Pub. L. 96–432, §5, Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1853.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 212a–1 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
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Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Provisions of this section were enacted as permanent law in Pub. L. 96–432. Similar fiscal year provisions
were contained in the following appropriation acts and have not been repeated since 1983:
Pub. L. 98–51, title I, §112, July 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 271.
Pub. L. 97–276, §101(e) [S. 2939, title I], Oct. 2, 1982, 96 Stat. 1189.
Pub. L. 97–51, §101(c) [H.R. 4120, title I], Oct. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 959.
Pub. L. 96–536, §101(c) [H.R. 7593, title I], Dec. 16, 1980, 94 Stat. 3167.
Pub. L. 95–391, title I, Sept. 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 780.
Pub. L. 95–94, title I, Aug. 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 671.
Pub. L. 94–440, title III, Oct. 1, 1976, 90 Stat. 1451.
Pub. L. 94–59, title III, July 25, 1975, 89 Stat. 285.
Pub. L. 93–371, Aug. 13, 1974, 88 Stat. 436.
Pub. L. 93–145, Nov. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 539.
Pub. L. 92–342, July 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 441.
Pub. L. 92–51, July 9, 1971, 85 Stat. 136.
Pub. L. 91–382, Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 817.
Pub. L. 91–145, Dec. 12, 1969, 83 Stat. 350.
Pub. L. 90–417, July 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 406.
Pub. L. 90–57, July 28, 1967, 81 Stat. 135.
Pub. L. 89–545, Aug. 27, 1966, 80 Stat. 363.
Pub. L. 89–90, July 27, 1965, 79 Stat. 275.
Pub. L. 88–454, Aug. 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 544.
Pub. L. 88–248, Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 811.
Pub. L. 87–730, §104, Oct. 2, 1962, 76 Stat. 694.
Pub. L. 87–130, §104, Aug. 10, 1961, 75 Stat. 334.
Pub. L. 86–628, §104, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 460.
Pub. L. 86–176, §104, Aug. 21, 1959, 73 Stat. 412.
Pub. L. 85–570, §104, July 31, 1958, 72 Stat. 453.
Pub. L. 85–75, §104, July 1, 1957, 71 Stat. 256.
June 27, 1956, ch. 453, §104, 70 Stat. 370.
Aug. 5, 1955, ch. 568, §104, 69 Stat. 520.
July 2, 1954, ch. 455, title I, §104, 68 Stat. 409.
Aug. 1, 1953, ch. 304, title I, §106, 67 Stat. 332.
July 9, 1952, ch. 598, §106, 66 Stat. 478.
Oct. 11, 1951, ch. 485, §106, 65 Stat. 403.
Sept. 6, 1950, ch. 896, §106, 64 Stat. 608.
June 22, 1949, ch. 235, §106, 63 Stat. 230.
June 14, 1948, ch. 467, §106, 62 Stat. 437.
July 17, 1947, ch. 262, §106, 61 Stat. 377.
July 1, 1946, ch. 530, §106, 60 Stat. 408.
June 13, 1945, ch. 189, §106, 59 Stat. 259.
June 26, 1944, ch. 277, title I, §105, 58 Stat. 354.
June 28, 1943, ch. 173, title I, 57 Stat. 230.
June 8, 1942, ch. 396, 56 Stat. 340.
July 1, 1941, ch. 268, 55 Stat. 456.
June 18, 1940, ch. 396, 54 Stat. 471.
June 16, 1939, ch. 208, 53 Stat. 831.
May 17, 1938, ch. 236, 52 Stat. 390. | §1962. Detail of police | 1938-05-17T00:00:00 | ab3341d0fc9728d4dc8dd98243ca117c1143464d9990de7f81ee0347cd2d8053 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1963 | It shall be the duty of the Capitol police on and after April 29, 1876, to prevent any portion of the
Capitol Grounds and terraces from being used as playgrounds or otherwise, so far as may be
necessary to protect the public property, turf and grass from destruction or injury.
(Apr. 29, 1876, ch. 86, 19 Stat. 41.)
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EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 214 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §1963. Protection of grounds | 1876-04-29T00:00:00 | 33967a994ac673af2dc17dc4b7d1aca51348351315c47f8e32b76f002b2ea1f2 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1964 | (a) Design and installation
(1) Effective October 1, 1995, the unexpended balances of appropriations specified in paragraph
(2) are transferred to the appropriation for general expenses of the Capitol Police, to be used for
design and installation of security systems for the Capitol buildings and grounds.
(2) The unexpended balances referred to in paragraph (1) are—
(A) the unexpended balance of appropriations for security installations, as referred to in the
paragraph under the heading "
", under the general headings "JOINT
CAPITOL BUILDINGS
ITEMS", "ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL", and "
"
CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
in title I of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1995 (108 Stat. 1434), including any
unexpended balance from a prior fiscal year and any unexpended balance under such headings in
this Act; and
(B) the unexpended balance of the appropriation for an improved security plan, as transferred to
the Architect of the Capitol by section 102 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1989
(102 Stat. 2165).
(b) Transfer of responsibility to Capitol Police Board
Effective October 1, 1995, the responsibility for design and installation of security systems for the
Capitol buildings and grounds is transferred from the Architect of the Capitol to the Capitol Police
Board. Such design and installation shall be carried out under the direction of the Committee on
House Oversight of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of
the Senate, and without regard to section 6101 of title 41. On and after October 1, 1995, any
alteration to a structural, mechanical, or architectural feature of the Capitol buildings and grounds
that is required for a security system under the preceding sentence may be carried out only with the
approval of the Architect of the Capitol.
(c) Transfer of positions to Capitol Police
(1) Effective October 1, 1995, all positions specified in paragraph (2) and each individual holding
any such position (on a permanent basis) immediately before that date, as identified by the Architect
of the Capitol, shall be transferred to the Capitol Police.
(2) The positions referred to in paragraph (1) are those positions which, immediately before
October 1, 1995, are—
(A) under the Architect of the Capitol;
(B) within the Electronics Engineering Division of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol;
and
(C) related to the design or installation of security systems for the Capitol buildings and
grounds.
(3) All annual leave and sick leave standing to the credit of an individual immediately before such
individual is transferred under paragraph (1) shall be credited to such individual, without adjustment,
in the new position of the individual.
(Pub. L. 104–53, title III, §308, Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 537.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
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The paragraph under the heading "
", under the general headings "JOINT ITEMS",
CAPITOL BUILDINGS
"ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL", and "
" in title I of the
CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1995, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A), is contained in Pub. L.
103–283, title I, July 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 1423, 1434, and is not classified to the Code.
This Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A), is Pub. L. 104–53, Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 514, known as the
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996. Provisions under such headings in this Act appear at 109 Stat.
527, and are not classified to the Code.
Section 102 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1989, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B), is section
102 of Pub. L. 100–458, title I, Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2165, which is not classified to the Code.
CODIFICATION
In subsec. (b), "section 6101 of title 41" substituted for "section 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the United
States (41 U.S.C. 5)" on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, §6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted
Title 41, Public Contracts.
Section was classified to section 212a–4 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House
Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6,
1999. | §1964. Security systems for Capitol buildings and grounds | 1994-07-22T00:00:00 | 2909c3e68f506367bec3aa3440c69c63152947def4d89667121a4596d9d8d2e9 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1965 | (a) Effective October 1, 1996, the responsibility for maintenance of security systems for the
Capitol buildings and grounds is transferred from the Architect of the Capitol to the Capitol Police
Board. Such maintenance shall be carried out under the direction of the Committee on House
Oversight of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the
Senate. On and after October 1, 1996, any alteration to a structural, mechanical, or architectural
feature of the Capitol buildings and grounds that is required for security system maintenance under
the preceding sentence may be carried out only with the approval of the Architect of the Capitol.
(b)(1) Effective October 1, 1996, all positions specified in paragraph (2) and each individual
holding any such position (on a permanent basis) immediately before that date, as identified by the
Architect of the Capitol, shall be transferred to the Capitol Police.
(2) The positions referred to in paragraph (1) are those positions which, immediately before
October 1, 1996, are—
(A) under the Architect of the Capitol;
(B) within the Electronics Engineering Division of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol;
and
(C) related to the maintenance of security systems for the Capitol buildings and grounds.
(3) All annual leave and sick leave standing to the credit of an individual immediately before such
individual is transferred under paragraph (1) shall be credited to such individual, without adjustment,
in the new position of the individual.
(Pub. L. 104–197, title III, §308, Sept. 16, 1996, 110 Stat. 2413.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 212a–4a of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
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STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House
Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6,
1999. | §1965. Maintenance of security systems for Capitol buildings and grounds | 1996-10-01T00:00:00 | ac8af5b27b13c5482f851fe3ebda87c0bdcbe495c5d633e5bd200cf9f1a40f82 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1966 | their families
(a) Authority of the Capitol Police
Subject to the direction of the Capitol Police Board, the United States Capitol Police is authorized
to protect, in any area of the United States, the person of any Member of Congress, officer of the
Congress, as defined in section 4101(b) of this title, and any member of the immediate family of any
such Member or officer, if the Capitol Police Board determines such protection to be necessary.
(b) Detail of police
In carrying out its authority under this section, the Capitol Police Board, or its designee, is
authorized, in accordance with regulations issued by the Board pursuant to this section, to detail, on a
case-by-case basis, members of the United States Capitol Police to provide such protection as the
Board may determine necessary under this section.
(c) Arrest of suspects
In the performance of their protective duties under this section, members of the United States
Capitol Police are authorized (1) to make arrests without warrant for any offense against the United
States committed in their presence, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States
if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is
committing such felony; and (2) to utilize equipment and property of the Capitol Police.
(d) Fines and penalties
Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs, resists, or interferes with a member of the Capitol
Police engaged in the performance of the protective functions authorized by this section, shall be
fined not more than $300 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
(e) Construction of provisions
Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to imply that the authority, duty, and function
conferred on the Capitol Police Board and the United States Capitol Police are in lieu of or intended
to supersede any authority, duty, or function imposed on any Federal department, agency, bureau, or
other entity, or the Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia, involving the protection of any
such Member, officer, or family member.
(f) "United States" defined
As used in this section, the term "United States" means each of the several States of the United
States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.
(July 31, 1946, ch. 707, §9A, as added Pub. L. 97–143, §1(a), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1723.)
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EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 212a–2 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §1966. Protection of Members of Congress, officers of Congress, and members of | 1946-07-31T00:00:00 | 5592e9f17a027b52c3cbc6d164397a744204d19108552c62b2b6557bcfc14f2c |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1967 | (a) Scope
Subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by the Capitol Police Board and approved by the
Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and
Administration of the Senate, a member of the Capitol Police shall have authority to make arrests
and otherwise enforce the laws of the United States, including the laws of the District of Columbia—
(1) within the District of Columbia, with respect to any crime of violence committed within the
United States Capitol Grounds;
(2) within the District of Columbia, with respect to any crime of violence committed in the
presence of the member, if the member is in the performance of official duties when the crime is
committed;
(3) within the District of Columbia, to prevent imminent loss of life or injury to person or
property, if the officer is in the performance of official duties when the authority is exercised;
(4) within the area described under subsection (b)(1); and
(5) within the area described under subsection (b)(2)—
(A) with respect to any crime of violence committed in the presence of the member, if the
member is in the performance of official duties, as defined under such regulations, when the
crime is committed; and
(B) to prevent imminent loss of life or injury to person or property, if the officer is in the
performance of official duties, as defined under such regulations, when the authority is
exercised.
(b) Area
(1) The area referred to in subsection (a)(4) is that area bounded by the north curb of H Street from
3rd Street, N.W. to 7th Street, N.E., the east curb of 7th Street from H Street, N.E., to M Street, S.E.,
the south curb of M Street from 7th Street, S.E. to 1st Street, S.E., the east curb of 1st Street from M
Street, S.E. to Potomac Avenue S.E., the southeast curb of Potomac Avenue from 1st Street, S.E. to
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South Capitol Street, S.W., the west curb of South Capitol Street from Potomac Avenue, S.W. to P
Street, S.W., the north curb of P Street from South Capitol Street, S.W. to 3rd Street, S.W., and the
west curb of 3rd Street from P Street, S.W. to H Street, N.W.
(2) The area referred to under subsection (a)(5) is that area bounded by the north curb of
Constitution Avenue from 14th Street, N.W., to 3rd Street, N.W., the east curb of 3rd Street from
Constitution Avenue, N.W., to Independence Avenue, S.W., the south curb of Independence Avenue
from 3rd Street, S.W., to 14th Street, S.W., and the west curb of 14th Street from Independence
Avenue, S.W., to Constitution Avenue, N.W.
(c) Authority of Metropolitan Police unaffected
This section does not affect the authority of the Metropolitan Police force of the District of
Columbia with respect to the area described in subsection (b).
(d) "Crime of violence" defined
As used in this section, the term "crime of violence" has the meaning given that term in section 16
of title 18.
(July 31, 1946, ch. 707, §9B, as added Pub. L. 102–397, title I, §101, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1949;
amended Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §221(13), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1750; Pub. L. 108–83, title I, | §1967. Law enforcement authority | 1946-07-31T00:00:00 | 54dc267bfdb65f278e1dd0a5a22c0db746d472d67d2d5e428995c35e3f6c2e13 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1968 | (a) In general
The Chief of the Capitol Police, with the approval of the Capitol Police Board, may designate a
member of the Capitol Police to have responsibility for citation release.
(b) Authority
(1) In the same manner as provided for with respect to an official of the Metropolitan Police
Department of the District of Columbia under section 23–1110(a) of the District of Columbia Code,
the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall have the authority to appoint the member of the
Capitol Police designated under subsection (a) of this section to take bail or collateral from persons
charged with offenses triable in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Pursuant to that
authority—
(A) the citation power described in subsection (b) of section 23–1110 of the District of
Columbia Code shall be exercised by such member of the Capitol Police in the same manner as by
an official of the Metropolitan Police Department; and
(B) paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of section 23–1110 of the District of Columbia Code,
relating to failure to appear, shall apply with respect to citations under subparagraph (A) of this
paragraph.
(2) The United States District Court for the District of Columbia shall have the power to authorize
the member of the Capitol Police referred to in subsection (a) of this section to take bond from
persons arrested upon writs and process from that court in criminal cases in the same manner as
provided for with respect to an official of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of
Columbia under the third sentence of section 23–1110(a) of the District of Columbia Code.
(Pub. L. 104–186, title I, §108, Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1723.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 212a–5 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §1968. Citation release | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 84cef5f56156cb8ab7e3f2fa93b744f9b95f57e5668e97437ed1f6fc12ffc4e5 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1969 | (a) Exclusive charge and control of all vehicular and other traffic
The Capitol Police Board, consisting of the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate, the
Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol, shall have
exclusive charge and control of the regulation and movement of all vehicular and other traffic,
including the parking and impounding of vehicles and limiting the speed thereof, within the United
States Capitol Grounds; and said Board is authorized and empowered to make and enforce all
necessary regulations therefor and to prescribe penalties for violation of such regulations, such
penalties not to exceed a fine of $300 or imprisonment for not more than ninety days.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section those provisions of the District of Columbia
Traffic Act of 1925, as amended, for the violation of which specific penalties are provided in said
Act, as amended, shall be applicable to the United States Capitol Grounds. Prosecutions for violation
of such regulations shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, upon information by
the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia or any of his assistants.
(b) Promulgation of regulations
Regulations authorized to be promulgated under this section shall be promulgated by the Capitol
Police Board and such regulations may be amended from time to time by the Capitol Police Board
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whenever it shall deem it necessary:
, That until such regulations are promulgated and
Provided
become effective, the traffic regulations of the District of Columbia shall be applicable to the United
States Capitol Grounds.
(c) Printing of regulations and effective dates
All regulations promulgated under the authority of this section shall, when adopted by the Capitol
Police Board, be printed in one or more of the daily newspapers published in the District of
Columbia, and shall not become effective until the expiration of ten days after the date of such
publication, except that whenever the Capitol Police Board deems it advisable to make effective
immediately any regulation relating to parking, diverting of vehicular traffic, or the closing of streets
to such traffic, the regulation shall be effective immediately upon placing at the point where it is to
be in force conspicuous signs containing a notice of the regulation. Any expenses incurred under this
subsection shall be payable from the appropriation "Uniforms and Equipment, Capitol Police".
(d) Cooperation with Mayor of District of Columbia
It shall be the duty of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or any officer or employee of the
government of the District of Columbia designated by said Mayor upon request of the Capitol Police
Board, to cooperate with the Board in the preparation of the regulations authorized to be
promulgated under this section, and any future amendments thereof.
(July 31, 1946, ch. 707, §14, 60 Stat. 720; July 11, 1947, ch. 221, 61 Stat. 308; Pub. L. 87–873, §1,
Oct. 23, 1962, 76 Stat. 1171; Pub. L. 88–60, §1, July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77; 1967 Reorg. Plan No. 3, | §1969. Regulation of traffic by Capitol Police Board | 1963-07-08T00:00:00 | 59bf251f8502354318f671744bc24f384aa82774dd2ed229a7411e35bfb1f8da |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1970 | (a) Assistance
(1) In general
Executive departments and Executive agencies may assist the United States Capitol Police in
the performance of its duties by providing services (including personnel), equipment, and facilities
on a temporary and reimbursable basis when requested by the Capitol Police Board or in
accordance with paragraph (4) and on a permanent and reimbursable basis upon advance written
request of the Capitol Police Board; except that the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard
may provide such assistance on a temporary basis without reimbursement when assisting the
United States Capitol Police in its duties directly related to protection under sections 1922, 1961,
1966, 1967, and 1969 of this title and sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of title 40. Before making
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a request under this paragraph, the Capitol Police Board shall consult with appropriate Members
of the Senate and House of Representatives in leadership positions, except in an emergency.
(2) Procurement
No services (including personnel), equipment, or facilities may be ordered, purchased, leased,
or otherwise procured for the purposes of carrying out the duties of the United States Capitol
Police by persons other than officers or employees of the Federal Government duly authorized by
the Chairman of the Capitol Police Board to make such orders, purchases, leases, or procurements.
(3) Expenditures or obligation of funds
No funds may be expended or obligated for the purpose of carrying out this section other than
funds specifically appropriated to the Capitol Police Board or the United States Capitol Police for
those purposes with the exception of—
(A) expenditures made by the Department of Defense or the Coast Guard from funds
appropriated to the Department of Defense or the Coast Guard in providing assistance on a
temporary basis to the United States Capitol Police in the performance of its duties directly
related to protection under sections 1922, 1961, 1966, 1967, and 1969 of this title and sections
5101 to 5107 and 5109 of title 40; and
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(B) expenditures made by Executive departments and agencies, in providing assistance at the
request of the United States Capitol Police in the performance of its duties, and which will be
reimbursed by the United States Capitol Police under this section.
(4) Provision of assistance
Assistance under this section shall be provided—
(A) consistent with the authority of the Capitol Police under sections 1961 and 1966 of this
title;
(B) upon the written request of—
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(i) the Capitol Police Board; or
(ii) in an emergency—
(I) the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate in any matter relating to the
Senate;
(II) the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives in any matter relating to the
House of Representatives; or
(III) the Chief of the Capitol Police, if the Chief of the Capitol Police has determined
that the provision of assistance is necessary to prevent the significant disruption of
governmental function and public order within the United States Capitol Buildings and
Grounds, as described in section 1961 of this title; and
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(C)(i) on a temporary and reimbursable basis;
(ii) on a permanent reimbursable basis upon advance written request of the Capitol Police
Board; or
(iii) on a temporary basis without reimbursement by the Department of Defense and the Coast
Guard as described under paragraph (1).
(5) Revocation
The Capitol Police Board may revoke a request for assistance provided under paragraph
(4)(B)(ii)(III) upon consultation with appropriate Members of the Senate and House of
Representatives in leadership positions.
(b) Reports
(1) Submission
With respect to any fiscal year in which an executive department or executive agency provides
assistance under this section, the head of that department or agency shall submit a report not later
than 90 days after the end of the fiscal year to the Chairman of the Capitol Police Board.
(2) Content
The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain a detailed account of all expenditures
made by the Executive department or executive agency in providing assistance under this section
during the applicable fiscal year.
(3) Summary
After receipt of all reports under paragraph (2) with respect to any fiscal year, the Chairman of
the Capitol Police Board shall submit a summary of such reports to the Committees on
Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
(c) Effective date
This section shall take effect on January 10, 2002, and apply to each fiscal year occurring after
such date.
(Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, §911, Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2322; Pub. L. 117–77, §2(a), Dec. 22, 2021,
135 Stat. 1522.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Sections 1922, 1961, 1966, 1967, and 1969 of this title and sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of title 40,
referred to in subsec. (a)(1), (3)(A), (4)(B)(ii)(III), was in the original a reference to the Act of July 31, 1946
(40 U.S.C. 212a–2), which is act July 31, 1946, ch. 707, 60 Stat. 718. Sections 9, 9A, 9B, 9C, and 14 of the
Act are classified, respectively, to sections 1961, 1966, 1967, 1922, and 1969 of this title, and section 16(b) of
the Act is set out as a note under section 1961 of this title. Sections 1 to 8, 10 to 13, and 16(a) of the Act,
which were classified to sections 193a to 193m of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works,
were repealed and reenacted as sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and
Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §§1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1312, the first section of which enacted
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Title 40. Section 5(c) of Pub. L. 107–217, set out as a note preceding section 101 of Title 40, provides that a
reference to a law replaced by section 1 of Pub. L. 107–217 is deemed to refer to the corresponding provision
enacted by Pub. L. 107–217. For complete classification of the act of July 31, 1946, to the Code, see Tables.
For disposition of sections of former Title 40, see table at the beginning of Title 40.
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 212c of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2021—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 117–77, §2(a)(1), inserted "or in accordance with paragraph (4)" before "and
on a permanent".
Subsec. (a)(4)(B). Pub. L. 117–77, §2(a)(2)(A), struck out "advance" before "written request" in
introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(4)(B)(ii)(III). Pub. L. 117–77, §2(a)(2)(B), added subcl. (III).
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 117–77, §2(a)(3), added par. (5).
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2021 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 117–77, §4, Dec. 22, 2021, 135 Stat. 1524, provided that: "The amendments made by this Act
[amending this section and section 1974 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 2021."
See References in Text note below.
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1971 | At any time on or after November 12, 2001, the United States Capitol Police may accept
contributions of meals and refreshments in support of activities of the United States Capitol Police
during a period of emergency (as determined by the Capitol Police Board).
(Pub. L. 107–68, title I, §121, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 576.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 206d of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §1971. Contributions of meals and refreshments during emergency duty | 2001-11-12T00:00:00 | 86766c92dec823280c08b0a0648bd4686a2eb8ccf28a2d2b8a91b31bc34a1297 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1972 | emergency duty
In addition to the authority provided under section 1971 of this title, at any time on or after
January 10, 2002, the Capitol Police Board may accept contributions of comfort and other incidental
items and services to support officers and employees of the United States Capitol Police while such
officers and employees are on duty in response to emergencies involving the safety of human life or
the protection of property.
(Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, §910, Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2322.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 206d–1 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1973 | At any time on or after November 12, 2001, the Capitol Police Board may incur obligations and
make expenditures out of available appropriations for meals, refreshments and other support and
maintenance for the Capitol Police when, in the judgment of the Capitol Police Board, such
obligations and expenditures are necessary to respond to emergencies involving the safety of human
life or the protection of property.
(Pub. L. 107–68, title I, §124, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 576.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 206e of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §1973. Support and maintenance expenditures during emergency duty | 2001-11-12T00:00:00 | 1a75f7fc866b1fe496499a47767e91852166416f758aa2287bc4d500ad57dd7d |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1974 | (a) In general
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the Capitol Police Board or in a concurrent
resolution of Congress, or as determined by the Chief of the Capitol Police in accordance with
section 1970(a)(4)(B)(ii)(III) of this title, the Chief of the Capitol Police may appoint—
(1) any law enforcement officer from any Federal agency or State or local government agency
made available by that agency to serve as a special officer of the Capitol Police within the
authorities of the Capitol Police in policing the Capitol buildings and grounds; and
(2) any member of the uniformed services, including members of the National Guard, made
available by the appropriate authority to serve as a special officer of the Capitol Police within the
authorities of the Capitol Police in policing the Capitol buildings and grounds.
An appointment under this section due to an emergency determined by the Chief of the Capitol
Police under paragraph (4)(B)(ii)(III) of section 1970(a) of this title shall be in effect for the period
of the emergency, unless and until the Capitol Police Board revokes the request for assistance under
paragraph (5) of such section.
(b) Conditions of appointment
An individual appointed as a special officer under this section shall—
(1) serve without pay for service performed as a special officer (other than pay received from
the applicable employing agency or service);
(2) serve as a special officer no longer than a period specified at the time of appointment;
(3) not be a Federal employee by reason of service as a special officer, except as provided under
paragraph (4); and
(4) shall be an employee of the Government for purposes of chapter 171 of title 28 if that
individual is acting within the scope of his office or employment in service as a special officer.
(c) Reimbursement agreements
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Capitol Police from entering into an agreement for the
reimbursement of services provided under this section with any Federal, State, or local agency.
(d) Regulations
Subject to approval by the Speaker of the House of Representatives (in consultation with the
Minority Leader of the House of Representatives) and the Majority Leader of the Senate (in
consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate), acting jointly, the Capitol Police Board may
prescribe regulations to carry out this section.
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(e) Effective date
This section shall take effect on February 20, 2003, and shall apply to fiscal year 2003 and each
fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1017, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 365; Pub. L. 117–77, §2(b), Dec. 22,
2021, 135 Stat. 1523.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, which is div. H of Pub. L. 108–7.
AMENDMENTS
2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–77, §2(b)(1), inserted "or as determined by the Chief of the Capitol Police
in accordance with section 1970(a)(4)(B)(ii)(III) of this title," after "Congress," in introductory provisions and
inserted concluding provisions.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–77, §2(b)(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and struck out former subsec. (c).
Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (c) read as follows: "Any individual appointed under subsection (a) shall
be subject to—
"(1) qualification requirements as the Chief of the Capitol Police determines necessary; and
"(2) approval by the Capitol Police Board."
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 117–77, §2(b)(3), (4), redesignated subsec. (f) as (d) and substituted "Majority Leader"
for "President pro tempore". Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 117–77, §2(b)(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (g) as (e) and struck out former subsec. (e).
Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (e) read as follows: "Any appointment under this section shall be subject
to initial approval by the Capitol Police Board and to final approval by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives (in consultation with the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives) and the President
pro tempore of the Senate (in consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate), acting jointly."
Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 117–77, §2(b)(3), redesignated subsecs. (f) and (g) as (d) and (e), respectively.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2021 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–77 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 4 of Pub. L. 117–77, set out as a note
under section 1970 of this title. | §1974. Capitol Police special officers | 2003-02-20T00:00:00 | 3eede540bb32a7f9d6c722815e5323f51af176edc7997cc14c80c0149e2871b8 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1975 | (a) Definition
In this section, the term "United States" means each of the several States of the United States, the
District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States.
(b) In general
A member of the Capitol Police may travel outside of the United States if—
(1) that travel is with, or in preparation for, travel of a Senator, including travel of a Senator as
part of a congressional delegation;
(2) the member of the Capitol Police is performing security advisory and liaison functions
(including advance security liaison preparations) relating to the travel of that Senator; and
(3) the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate gives prior approval to the travel of the
member of the Capitol Police.
(c) Law enforcement functions
Subsection (b) shall not be construed to authorize the performance of law enforcement functions
by a member of the Capitol Police in connection with the travel authorized under that subsection.
(d) Reimbursement
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The Capitol Police shall be reimbursed for the overtime pay, travel, and related expenses of any
member of the Capitol Police who travels under the authority of this section. Any reimbursement
under this subsection shall be paid from the account under the heading "SERGEANT AT ARMS
" under the heading "
AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE
CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF
".
THE SENATE
(e) Amounts received
Any amounts received by the Capitol Police for reimbursements under subsection (d) shall be
credited to the accounts established for the general expenses or salaries of the Capitol Police, and
shall be available to carry out the purposes of such accounts during the fiscal year in which the
amounts are received and the following fiscal year.
(f) Effective date
This section shall apply to fiscal year 2005 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, §12, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3171.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005, which is div. G of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2005. | §1975. Overseas travel | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 209d814bc93189881ae788d7330ed2317f058c0ddbd2d3f722731b4b9f91ab3d |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1976 | (a) In general
The Capitol Police may accept the donation of animals to be used in the canine units of the Capitol
Police.
(b) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2005 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, §1005, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3180.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005, which is div. G of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2005. | §1976. Acceptance of donations of animals | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | c909f16f1ed859243d92c09dbe2acbf83593d8dee9d28d8d219b5723708bb26c |
US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1977 | (a) Federal Tort Claims Act
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Chief of the Capitol Police, in accordance with
regulations prescribed by the Attorney General and any regulations as the Capitol Police Board
may prescribe, may consider, ascertain, determine, compromise, adjust, and settle, in accordance
with the provisions of chapter 171 of title 28, any claim for money damages against the United
States for injury or loss of property or personal injury or death caused by the negligent or wrongful
act or omission of any employee of the Capitol Police while acting within the scope of his office
or employment, under circumstances where the United States, if a private person, would be liable
to the claimant in accordance with the law of the place where the act or omission occurred.
(2) Special rule for claims made by Members of Congress and congressional employees
(A) In general
With respect to any claim described in paragraph (1) which is made by a Member of
Congress or any officer or employee of Congress, the Chief of the Capitol Police shall—
(i) not later than 14 days after the receipt of such a claim, notify the Chairman of the
applicable Committee of the receipt of the claim; and
(ii) not later than 90 days after the receipt of such a claim, submit a proposal for the
resolution of such claim which shall be subject to the approval of the Chairman of the
applicable Committee.
(B) Extension
The 90-day period in subparagraph (A)(ii) may be extended for an additional period (not to
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exceed 90 days) for good cause by the Chairman of the applicable Committee, upon the request
of the Chief of the Capitol Police.
(C) Approval consistent with Federal Tort Claims Act
Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to permit the Chairman of an applicable
Committee to approve a proposal for the resolution of a claim described in paragraph (1) which
is not consistent with the terms and conditions applicable under chapter 171 of title 28 to the
resolution of claims for money damages against the United States.
(D) Applicable Committee defined
In this paragraph, the term "applicable Committee" means—
(i) the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of a claim of a
Senator or an officer or employee whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate; or
(ii) the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, in the case of
a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner
to the Congress) or an officer or employee whose pay is disbursed by the Chief
Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.
(3) Head of agency
For purposes of section 2672 of title 28, the Chief of the Capitol Police shall be the head of a
Federal agency with respect to the Capitol Police.
(4) Regulations
The Capitol Police Board may prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection.
(b) Claims of employees of Capitol Police
(1) In general
The Capitol Police Board may prescribe regulations to apply the provisions of section 3721 of
title 31 for the settlement and payment of a claim against the Capitol Police by an employee of the
Capitol Police for damage to, or loss of personal property incident to service.
(2) Limitation
No settlement and payment of a claim under regulations prescribed under this subsection may
exceed the limits applicable to the settlement and payment of claims under section 3721 of title 31.
(c) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section may be construed to affect—
(1) any payment under section 1304 of title 31 of a final judgment, award, compromise
settlement, and interest and costs specified in the judgment based on a claim against the Capitol
Police; or
(2) any authority for any—
(A) settlement under section 1414 of this title, or
(B) payment under section 1415 of this title.
(d) Effective date
This section shall apply to fiscal year 2005 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, §1006, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3180.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005, which is div. G of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2005.
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1978 | (a) Requirements for prior notice and approval
The Chief of the Capitol Police may not deploy any officer outside of the areas established by law
for the jurisdiction of the Capitol Police unless—
(1) the Chief provides prior notification to the Committee on House Administration of the
House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, and the
Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate of the costs anticipated
to be incurred with respect to the deployment; and
(2) the Capitol Police Board gives prior approval to the deployment.
(b) Exception for certain services
Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to the deployment of any officer for any of the
following purposes:
(1) Responding to an imminent threat or emergency.
(2) Intelligence gathering.
(3) Providing protective services.
(c) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2005 and each succeeding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, §1007, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3182; Pub. L. 111–145, §2(c), Mar.
4, 2010, 124 Stat. 51.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005, which is div. G of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2005.
AMENDMENTS
2010—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–145 substituted "prior notification to the Committee on House
Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate,
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1979 | (a) Definition
In this section, the term "security information" means information that—
(1) is sensitive with respect to the policing, protection, physical security, intelligence,
counterterrorism actions, or emergency preparedness and response relating to Congress, any
statutory protectee of the Capitol Police, and the Capitol buildings and grounds; and
(2) is obtained by, on behalf of, or concerning the Capitol Police Board, the Capitol Police, or
any incident command relating to emergency response.
(b) Authority of Board to determine conditions of release
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any security information in the possession of the
Capitol Police may be released by the Capitol Police to another entity, including an individual, only
if the Capitol Police Board determines in consultation with other appropriate law enforcement
officials, experts in security preparedness, and appropriate committees of Congress, that the release
of the security information will not compromise the security and safety of the Capitol buildings and
grounds or any individual whose protection and safety is under the jurisdiction of the Capitol Police.
(c) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section may be construed to affect the ability of the Senate and the House of
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Representatives (including any Member, officer, or committee of either House of Congress) to obtain
information from the Capitol Police regarding the operations and activities of the Capitol Police that
affect the Senate and House of Representatives.
(d) Regulations
The Capitol Police Board may promulgate regulations to carry out this section, with the approval
of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House
Administration of the House of Representatives.
(e) Effective date
This section shall take effect on December 8, 2004, and apply with respect to—
(1) any remaining portion of fiscal year 2004, if this Act is enacted before October 1, 2004; and
(2) fiscal year 2005 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, §1009, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3182.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
This Act, referred to in subsec. (e)(1), is div. G of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3166, known as
the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005, which was enacted Dec. 8, 2004.
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005, which is div. G of the Consolidated
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1980 | (a) The United States Capitol Police may not operate a mounted horse unit during fiscal year 2006
or any succeeding fiscal year.
(b) Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of the Capitol
Police shall transfer to the Chief of the United States Park Police the horses, equipment, and supplies
of the Capitol Police mounted horse unit which remain in the possession of the Capitol Police as of
such date.
(Pub. L. 109–55, title I, §1002, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 572.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The date of the enactment of this Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is the date of the enactment of Pub. L.
109–55, which was approved Aug. 2, 2005.
CODIFICATION
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1981 | During fiscal year 2008 and each succeeding fiscal year, following notification of the Committees
on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Committee on House
Administration of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of
the Senate the Chief of the Capitol Police may make payments in advance for obligations of the
1
United States Capitol Police for subscription services if the Chief determines it to be more prompt,
efficient, or economical to do so.
(Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, §1002, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2227; Pub. L. 111–145, §2(d)(1),
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Vacant rooms; assignment to Representatives.
2005.
Assignment of rooms in House Office Building.
2004.
Speaker as member of House Office Building commission.
2003.
Acquisition of buildings and facilities for use in emergency situation.
2002.
House Office Building; control, supervision, and care.
2001.
Sec.
Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 51.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008, which is div. H of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2008.
AMENDMENTS
2010—Pub. L. 111–145 inserted "the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives,
and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate" after "House of Representatives and the
Senate,".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2010 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 111–145, §2(d)(2), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 51, provided that: "The amendment made by this
subsection [amending this section] shall take effect 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 4,
2010] and apply to payments made on or after that effective date."
So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.
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US House of Representatives | 2, 29, §1982 | Upon notifying the Committees of Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate, the
United States Capitol Police may accept surplus or obsolete property offered by another Federal
department, agency, or office.
(Pub. L. 115–31, div. I, title I, §1001(b), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 578.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017, which is div. I of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2017.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable with respect to fiscal year 2017 and each succeeding fiscal year, see section 1001(c) of
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US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2001 | [Release Point 118-70]
The House of Representatives Office Building, which shall hereafter be designated as the House
Office Building and the employment of all service, other than the United States Capitol Police, that
may be appropriated for by Congress, necessary for its protection, care, and occupancy, shall be
under the control and supervision of the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the approval and
direction of a commission consisting of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and two
Representatives in Congress, to be appointed by the Speaker. Vacancies occurring by resignation,
termination of service as Representatives in Congress, or otherwise in the membership of said
commission shall be filled by the Speaker, and any two members of said commission shall constitute
a quorum to do business. The Architect of the Capitol shall submit annually to Congress estimates in
detail for all services, other than the United States Capitol Police, and for all other expenses in
connection with said office building and necessary for its protection, care, and occupancy; and said
commission herein referred to shall from time to time prescribe rules and regulations to govern said
architect in making all such employments, together with rules and regulations governing the use and
occupancy of all rooms and space in said building.
(Mar. 4, 1907, ch. 2918, 34 Stat. 1365; May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 578; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41
Stat. 1291; Pub. L. 111–145, §6(c)(1), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 54.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 175 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is based on act Mar. 4, 1907, popularly known as the "Sundry Civil Appropriation Act, fiscal year
1908" appropriating for the maintenance of such Building.
AMENDMENTS
2010—Pub. L. 111–145 substituted "other than the United States Capitol Police" for "other than officers
and privates of the Capitol police" in two places.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior
Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title.
SHORT TITLE OF 2012 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 112–234, §1, Dec. 28, 2012, 126 Stat. 1624, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 2084 and
2108 of this title, section 2703a of Title 19, Customs Duties, section 1708a of Title 21, Food and Drugs,
section 376 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and section 2103 of Title 36, Patriotic and National
Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations, amending provisions set out as notes under section 4301 of
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits, and section 416 of Title 39, Postal Service, and repealing provisions set out as a
note under section 416 of Title 39] may be cited as the 'GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2012'."
ACQUISITION OF SITE
Act Mar. 3, 1903, ch. 1007, 32 Stat. 1113, authorized acquisition of a site for and the construction of the
House Office Building, and appointment of a Commission to supervise its construction.
Joint Resolution May 28, 1908, provided that it should be designated the House Office Building.
HOUSE PUBLIC ADDRESS SOUND SYSTEM ACTIVITIES; TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEES AND
FUNDING
Pub. L. 104–197, title III, §307, Sept. 16, 1996, 110 Stat. 2413, provided that:
"(a) Upon approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and in accordance
with conditions determined by the Committee on House Oversight [now Committee on House
Administration], positions in connection with House public address sound system activities and related
funding shall be transferred from the appropriation for the Architect of the Capitol for Capitol buildings and
grounds under the heading '
' to the appropriation for salaries and expenses of the
CAPITOL BUILDINGS
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House of Representatives for the Office of the Clerk under the heading 'SALARIES, OFFICERS AND
'.
EMPLOYEES
"(b) For purposes of section 8339(m) of title 5, United States Code, the days of unused sick leave to the
credit of any such employee as of the date such employee is transferred under subsection (a) shall be included
in the total service of such employee in connection with the computation of any annuity under subsections (a)
through (e) and (o) of such section.
"(c) In the case of days of annual leave to the credit of any such employee as of the date such employee is
transferred under subsection (a), the Architect of the Capitol is authorized to make a lump sum payment to
each such employee for that annual leave. No such payment shall be considered a payment or compensation
within the meaning of any law relating to dual compensation."
TRANSFER OF O'NEILL BUILDING TO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Pub. L. 114–223, div. C, §176, as added by Pub. L. 114–254, div. A, §101(3), Dec. 10, 2016, 130 Stat.
1012, provided that:
"(a)
.—Effective upon the expiration of the 180-day period that begins on the date of the
TRANSFER
enactment of this section [Dec. 10, 2016]—
"(1) the building described in subsection (e) shall become an office building of the House of
Representatives;
"(2) the Administrator of General Services shall transfer custody, control, and administrative
jurisdiction over the building to the Architect of the Capitol; and
"(3) the Architect of the Capitol shall exercise custody, control, and administrative jurisdiction over
the building subject to the direction of the House Office Building Commission.
"(b)
.—Upon the
TREATMENT AS HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING AND PART OF CAPITOL GROUNDS
transfer of custody, control, and administrative jurisdiction under subsection (a), the building and grounds
described in subsection (e) shall be treated as a House Office Building and as part of the United States Capitol
Grounds for purposes of all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the House Office Buildings and the
Capitol Grounds, including—
"(1) chapter 51 of title 40, United States Code (relating to the administration of the United States
Capitol Buildings and Grounds); and
"(2) section 9 of the Act entitled 'An Act to define the area of the United States Capitol Grounds, to
regulate the use thereof, and for other purposes', approved July 31, 1946 (2 U.S.C. 1961) (relating to the
authority of the United States Capitol Police to police the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds).
"(c) AUTHORITY OF ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL TO ENTER INTO LEASES AND OTHER
AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FOR USE OF BUILDING.—
"(1)
.—The Architect of the Capitol is authorized to enter into leases and
AUTHORITY DESCRIBED
other agreements with departments and agencies of the Federal Government for the use of the building
described in subsection (e) (or portions thereof), subject to the approval of the House Office Building
Commission.
"(2)
.—Pursuant to a lease or other agreement entered into between
COLLECTION OF PAYMENTS
the Architect of the Capitol and a department or agency of the Federal Government under the authority
described in paragraph (1), the Architect of the Capitol is authorized to collect payments from such
department or agency and such department or agency is authorized to make payments to the Architect of the
Capitol, including payments of commercially-equivalent rent.
"(3)
.—Any payments received by the Architect of the Capitol
TREATMENT OF PAYMENTS
pursuant to any lease or other agreement entered into under this subsection shall be deposited to the
appropriation available to the Architect of the Capitol from the House Office Buildings Fund established
under subsection (d) and shall be subject to future appropriation.
"(d) HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS FUND.—
"(1)
.—There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be
ESTABLISHMENT
known as the 'House Office Buildings Fund' (hereafter in this section referred to as the 'Fund').
"(2)
.—The Fund shall consist of the following amounts:
CONTENTS OF FUND
"(A) Amounts transferred by the Architect of the Capitol under paragraph (3) of subsection (c).
"(B) Interest earned on the balance of the Fund.
"(C) Such other amounts as may be appropriated by law.
"(3)
.—Amounts in the Fund shall be available to the Architect of the Capitol for the
USE OF FUND
maintenance, care, and operation of the House office buildings, and may be used to reimburse the United
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States Capitol Police, the House of Representatives, or any other office of the legislative branch which
provides goods or services for the maintenance, care, and operation of the building and grounds described
in subsection (e), in such amounts as may be appropriated under law.
"(4)
.—Upon making any obligation or
NOTIFICATION TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
expenditure of any amount in the Fund, the Architect of the Capitol shall notify the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives of the amount and purpose of the obligation or expenditure.
"(5)
.—Amounts in the Fund are available without
CONTINUING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
regard to fiscal year limitation.
"(e) DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS.—
"(1)
.—The building and grounds described in this subsection is the Federal building
DESCRIPTION
located in the District of Columbia which is commonly known as the 'Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. Federal
Building', and which is more particularly described as follows: Square 579, Lot 827, at 200 C Street
Southwest, bounded by C Street Southwest on the north, by 2nd Street Southwest on the east, by D Street
Southwest on the south, and by 3rd Street Southwest on the west, and by all that area contiguous to and
surrounding Square 579 from the property line thereof to the west curb of 3rd Street Southwest, the north
curb of C Street Southwest, the east curb of 2nd Street Southwest, and the south curb of D Street Southwest.
"(2)
.—The Mayor of the
RETENTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia will retain responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of those portions of the
streets which are situated between the curb lines of the streets referenced in paragraph (1)."
501 FIRST STREET SE., DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY
Pub. L. 113–76, div. I, title I, §1302, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 429, provided that:
"(a)
.—In exercising its authority under the item 'Architect of the Capitol, Capitol
USE OF BUILDING
Buildings and Grounds, House Office Buildings' in the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1985 (Public
Law 98–367; 2 U.S.C. 2001 note), to use the building referred to in such item for the purposes of providing
office and accommodations for the House of Representatives, the House Office Building Commission is
authorized to enter into such agreements regarding the use of the building by the House or by other persons as
the Commission considers appropriate.
"(b)
.—This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2014 and each succeeding
EFFECTIVE DATE
fiscal year."
Pub. L. 104–99, title I, §121, Jan. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 30, as amended by Pub. L. 105–275, title I, §110, Oct.
21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2440, provided that:
"(a) DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY.—
"(1)
.—The Architect of the Capitol shall dispose of by sale at fair market value all
IN GENERAL
right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of real property described in paragraph (9),
including all improvements to such real property. Such disposal shall be made by quitclaim deed.
"(2)
.—The Architect of the Capitol shall carry out this
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING COMMISSION
section under the direction of the House Office Building Commission.
"(3)
.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the disposal under paragraph (1)
PROCEDURES
shall be made in accordance with such procedures as the Architect of the Capitol determines appropriate.
"(4)
.—It is the sense of Congress that the child care center of the House of
SENSE OF CONGRESS
Representatives should remain in operation during the implementation of this section.
"(5)
.—The deed of conveyance for the property to be disposed of under
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
paragraph (1) shall contain such terms and conditions as the Architect of the Capitol determines are
necessary to protect the interests of the United States.
"(6)
.—All proceeds from the disposal under paragraph (1) shall be
DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS
deposited in the account established by subsection (b).
"(7)
.—The Architect of the Capitol shall begin advertising and
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING
marketing the property to be disposed of under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act [Jan. 26, 1996].
"(8)
.—Until such date as the purchaser of
LOCAL ZONING AND OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
the property to be disposed of under paragraph (1) takes full occupancy of such property, such property and
the tenants of such property shall be deemed to be in compliance with all applicable zoning and occupancy
requirements of the District of Columbia.
"(9)
.—The parcel of real property referred to in paragraph (1) is the
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
approximately 31,725 square feet of land located at 501 First Street, SE., on square 736 S, Lot 801
(formerly part of Reservation 17) in the District of Columbia. Such parcel is bounded by E Street, SE., to
the north, First Street, SE., to the east, New Jersey Avenue, SE., to the west, and Garfield Park to the south.
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"(b) SEPARATE ACCOUNT IN THE TREASURY.—
"(1)
.—There is established in the Treasury of the United States a separate account
ESTABLISHMENT
which shall consist of amounts deposited into the account by the Architect of the Capitol under subsection
(a).
"(2)
.—Funds in the account established by paragraph (1) shall be
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
available, in such amounts as are specified in appropriations Acts, to the Architect of the Capitol for—
"(A) payment of expenses associated with relocating the tenants of the property to be disposed of
under subsection (a)(1);
"(B) payment of expenses associated with renovating facilities under the jurisdiction of the
Architect for the purpose of accommodating such tenants;
"(C) reimbursement of expenses incurred for advertising and marketing activities related to the
disposal under subsection (a)(1) in a total amount of not to exceed $75,000; and
"(D) reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of
Representatives to cover the costs of furnishings and furniture to accommodate the needs of the House of
Representatives Child Care Center.
Funds made available under this paragraph shall not be subject to any fiscal year limitation.
"(3)
.—Receipts, obligations, and expenditures of funds in the
REPORTING OF TRANSACTIONS
account established by paragraph (1) shall be reported in annual estimates submitted to Congress by the
Architect of the Capitol for the operation and maintenance of the Capitol Buildings and Grounds.
"(4)
.—Not later than 2 years after the date of settlement on the
TERMINATION OF ACCOUNT
property to be disposed of under subsection (a)(1), the Architect of the Capitol shall terminate the account
established by paragraph (1) and all amounts remaining in the account shall be deposited into the general
fund of the Treasury of the United States and credited as miscellaneous receipts.
"(c) AUTHORITY TO FURNISH STEAM AND CHILLED WATER.—
"(1)
.—The Architect of the Capitol is authorized to furnish steam and chilled water
IN GENERAL
from the Capitol Power Plant to the owner of the property to be disposed of under subsection (a)(1) if the
owner agrees to pay for such steam and chilled water at market rates, as determined by the Architect of the
Capitol.
"(2)
.—The Architect of the Capitol may
AUTHORITY LIMITED TO EXISTING FACILITIES
furnish steam and chilled water under paragraph (1) only with respect to facilities which, on the date of the
enactment of this Act [Jan. 26, 1996], are located on the property to be disposed of under subsection (a)(1).
"(3)
.—All proceeds from the sale of steam and chilled water under paragraph (1) shall be
PROCEEDS
deposited into the general fund of the Treasury of the United States and credited as miscellaneous receipts."
[Pub. L. 104–134, title II, §21103, Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–335, provided that: "Notwithstanding
section 106 of Public Law 104–99 [110 Stat. 27], sections 118 [110 Stat. 30], 121 [set out as a note above],
and 129 [amending section 1611 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1611 of
this title] of Public Law 104–99 shall remain in effect as if enacted as part of this Act."]
Pub. L. 98–367, title I, July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 483, provided in part: "That notwithstanding any other
provision of law, the House Office Building Commission is authorized to use, to such extent as it may deem
necessary, for the purposes of providing office and other accommodations for the House of Representatives,
the building located at 501 First Street, S.E., on a portion of Reservation 17 in the District of Columbia when
such building is acquired by the Architect of the Capitol at the direction of the House Office Building
Commission under authority of the Additional House Office Building Act of 1955 [act Apr. 22, 1955, ch. 26,
Ch. XIIA, 69 Stat. 41, see note below], and to incur any expenditures under this appropriation required for
alterations, maintenance, and occupancy thereof:
, That any space in such building used for
Provided further
office and other accommodations for the House of Representatives shall be deemed to be a part of the 'House
Office Buildings' and, as such, shall be subject to the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to those
buildings."
HOUSE PARKING ACTIVITIES; TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEES AND FUNDING
Pub. L. 104–53, title III, §306, Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 536, provided that:
"(a) Upon approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and in accordance
with conditions determined by the Committee on House Oversight [now Committee on House
Administration], positions in connection with House parking activities and related funding shall be transferred
from the appropriation 'Architect of the Capitol, Capitol buildings and grounds, House office buildings' to the
appropriation 'House of Representatives, salaries, officers and employees, Office of the Sergeant at Arms':
, That the position of Superintendent of Garages shall be subject to authorization in annual
Provided
appropriations Acts.
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"(b) For purposes of section 8339(m) of title 5, United States Code, the days of unused sick leave to the
credit of any such employee as of the date such employee is transferred under subsection (a) shall be included
in the total service of such employee in connection with the computation of any annuity under subsections (a)
through (e) and (o) of such section.
"(c) In the case of days of annual leave to the credit of any such employee as of the date such employee is
transferred under subsection (a) the Architect of the Capitol is authorized to make a lump sum payment to
each such employee for that annual leave. No such payment shall be considered a payment or compensation
within the meaning of any law relating to dual compensation."
DESIGNATION OF HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS
House Resolution No. 402, One Hundred First Congress, Sept. 10, 1990, provided that:
"SECTION 1. DESIGNATIONS.
"(a)
.—The House of
THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OFFICE BUILDING
Representatives office building located at C Street and New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, in the District of
Columbia, and known as House of Representatives Office Building Annex No. 1, shall be known and
designated as the 'Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. House of Representatives Office Building'.
"(b)
.—The House of
GERALD R. FORD HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OFFICE BUILDING
Representatives office building located at 3d and D Streets, Southwest, in the District of Columbia, and
known as House of Representatives Office Building Annex No. 2, shall be known and designated as the
'Gerald R. Ford House of Representatives Office Building'.
"SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
"Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to a
building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the building as designated in that section.
"SEC. 3. STATUES.
"The Speaker of the House of Representatives may purchase or accept as a gift to the House of
Representatives, for permanent display in the appropriate building designated in section 1, a suitable statue or
bust of the individual for whom the building is named. Such purchase or acceptance shall be carried out—
"(1) in the case of the building referred to in section 1(a), in consultation with the majority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
"(2) in the case of the building referred to in section 1(b), in consultation with the minority leader of
the House of Representatives."
ADDITIONAL HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
Pub. L. 94–6, ch. I, Feb. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 12, provided in part that: "Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, the House Office Building Commission is authorized (1) to use, to such extent as it may deem
necessary, for the purposes of providing office and other accommodations for the House of Representatives,
the building located on Square 581 in the District of Columbia when such Square, including the improvements
thereon, is acquired by the Architect of the Capitol at the direction of the House Office Building Commission
under authority of the Additional House Office Building Act of 1955 [act Apr. 22, 1955, ch. 26, Ch. XIIA, 69
Stat. 41, see note below] and to incur any expenditures under this appropriation [$15,000,000 for fiscal year
ending June 30, 1975, to remain available until expended] required for alterations, maintenance, and
occupancy thereof, and (2) prior to occupancy of the entire building by the House of Representatives, to
permit the temporary occupancy by other governmental activities of any part of such building not so occupied,
under such terms and conditions as such Commission may authorize:
, That any space in such
Provided further
building used for office and other accommodations for the House of Representatives shall be deemed to be a
part of the 'House Office Buildings' and, as such, shall be subject to the laws, rules, and regulations applicable
to those buildings."
Act Apr. 22, 1955, ch. 26, Ch. XIIA, 69 Stat. 41, known as the Additional House Office Building Act of
1955, authorized the construction of an additional fireproof office building for use of the House of
Representatives, on a site approved by the House Office Building Commission, in accordance with plans
prepared by the Architect of the Capitol and approved by the Commission, authorized the Architect of the
Capitol to acquire certain real property in the District of Columbia, subject to the approval of the Commission,
for construction of the office building or for additions to the United States Capitol Grounds, designated the
necessary procedure for condemnation proceedings conducted pursuant to such real property acquisition,
authorized the demolition of certain buildings by the Architect, and appropriated $5,000,000 and authorized
such additional appropriations as the Commission deemed necessary for the construction project.
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USE OF CONGRESSIONAL HOTEL AS HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING; LEASE OF UNUSED
SPACE
Pub. L. 92–313, §8, June 16, 1972, 86 Stat. 222, provided that:
"(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the House Office Building Commission is authorized (1)
to use, to such extent as it may deem necessary, for the purpose of providing office and other accommodations
for the House of Representatives, the building, known as the Congressional Hotel, acquired by the
Government in 1957 as part of Lot 20 in Square 692 in the District of Columbia under authority of the
Additional House Office Building Act of 1955 [act Apr. 22, 1955, ch. 26, Ch. XIIA, 69 Stat. 41, see note
above] and (2) to direct the Architect of the Capitol to lease, at fair market value, for such other use and under
such terms and conditions and to such parties as such Commission may authorize, any space in such building
not required for the aforesaid purpose.
"(b) Any space in such building used for office and other accommodations for the House of Representatives
shall be deemed to be a part of the 'House Office Buildings' and, as such, shall be subject to the laws, rules,
and regulations applicable to those buildings."
ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACE FOR HOUSE EMPLOYEES
House Resolution No. 208, Ninety-fourth Congress, Feb. 24, 1975, as enacted into permanent law by Pub.
L. 94–59, title II, §201, July 25, 1975, 89 Stat. 282, and amended by Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §221(4)(B),
Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1749, provided: "That the chairman, Committee on House Oversight [now
Committee on House Administration] of the House of Representatives is authorized:
"(1) to lease or to otherwise provide additional indoor and outdoor parking facilities for employees of
the House of Representatives in an area or areas in the District of Columbia outside but adjacent to the
limits of the United States Capitol Grounds;
"(2) to regulate and assign such additional parking facilities;
"(3) to utilize the United States Capitol Police with respect to such parking areas, and transit routes;
and
"(4) to utilize the services of the Architect of the Capitol to prepare bids, leases, or otherwise assist in
obtaining such additional parking facilities.
Until otherwise provided by law, there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of
Representatives such sums as may be necessary to carry out this authorization."
INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL AREAS AND BUILDINGS
For inclusion of additional areas and buildings as part of the United States Capitol grounds, see order of the
House Office Building Commission affecting the Capitol grounds and buildings, set out as a note under
section 5102 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
COMPENSATION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF GARAGES OF HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS
Pub. L. 100–458, title I, Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2170, as amended by Pub. L. 102–90, title I, §105, Aug. 14,
1991, 105 Stat. 460; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §221(4)(A), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1748, provided: "That
upon enactment of this Act [Oct. 1, 1988], the pay for the position of Superintendent of Garages shall be
equivalent to the pay payable for positions at step 1 of level 12 of the House Employees Schedule, subject to
the further increases authorized under section 5306(a)(1)(B) of title 5, United States Code, relating to the
implementation of salary comparability policy, and subject to any increase which may be allowed by the
Committee on House Oversight [now Committee on House Administration] based on performance exceeding
an acceptable level of competence over a 52-week period (except that no such performance-based increase
shall affect the waiting period or effective date of any longevity step-increase or increase under such section
5306(a)(1)(B))."
COMPENSATION OF PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO HOUSE GARAGES IN CONNECTION WITH
PARKING ACTIVITIES
Pub. L. 93–245, ch. VI, Jan. 3, 1974, 87 Stat. 1079, provided that: "Effective on the first day of the first
applicable pay period which begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Jan. 3, 1974], the
compensation of personnel assigned to the House garages in connection with parking activities and paid from
the appropriation 'House Office Building' under the Architect of the Capitol, shall be fixed by the Architect of
the Capitol without regard to chapter 51 and subchapters III and IV of chapter 53 of title 5, United States
Code, and shall thereafter be adjusted in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5307."
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US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2002 | (a) Acquisition of buildings and facilities
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in order to respond to an emergency situation, the
Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives may acquire buildings and facilities,
subject to the availability of appropriations, for the use of the House of Representatives by lease,
purchase, or such other arrangement as the Chief Administrative Officer considers appropriate
(including a memorandum of understanding with the head of an executive agency, as defined in
section 105 of title 5, in the case of a building or facility under the control of such Agency), subject
to the approval of the House Office Building Commission.
(b) Agreements
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of carrying out subsection (a), the Chief
Administrative Officer may carry out such activities and enter into such agreements related to the use
of any building or facility acquired pursuant to such subsection as the Chief Administrative Officer
considers appropriate, including—
(1) agreements with the United States Capitol Police or any other entity relating to the policing
of such building or facility; and
(2) agreements with the Architect of the Capitol or any other entity relating to the care and
maintenance of such building or facility.
(c) Authority of Capitol Police and Architect
(1) Architect of the Capitol
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Architect of the Capitol may take any action
necessary to carry out an agreement entered into with the Chief Administrative Officer pursuant to
subsection (b).
(2) Omitted
(d) Transfer of certain funds
Subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, the
Architect of the Capitol may transfer to the Chief Administrative Officer amounts made available to
the Architect for necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the House office
buildings during a fiscal year in order to cover any portion of the costs incurred by the Chief
Administrative Officer during the year in acquiring a building or facility pursuant to subsection (a).
(e) Effective date
This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002
and each succeeding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, §903, Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2317; Pub. L. 107–206, title I, §903(a)(1),
Aug. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 876.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
For the amendments made by this section, referred to in subsec. (e), see Codification note below.
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 175a of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is comprised of section 903 of Pub. L. 107–117. Subsec. (c)(2) of section 903 of Pub. L. 107–117
amended section 1961 of this title.
AMENDMENTS
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–206 substituted "buildings and facilities, subject to the availability of
appropriations," for "buildings and facilities".
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STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2002 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 107–206, title I, §903(c), Aug. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 876, provided that: "The amendment made by this
section [amending this section and section 1961 of this title] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of
the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002 [Pub. L. 107–117, div. B]." | §2002. Acquisition of buildings and facilities for use in emergency situation | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 59c3391af53838ec36741e9852ed26c1480ca3bd75ea87233a2f44804cfb3cde |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2003 | The Speaker shall continue a member of the commission in control of said building until his
successor as Speaker is elected or his term as a Representative in Congress shall have expired.
(Mar. 4, 1911, ch. 240, 36 Stat. 1306.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 176 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is based on act Mar. 4, 1911, popularly known as the "Deficiency Appropriation Act, fiscal year
1911". | §2003. Speaker as member of House Office Building commission | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | b2773cf374d35c383af7bbc1ba3ff11401300ac9f06368ccc27c8f1c62287533 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2004 | The assignment of rooms in the House Office Building, made prior to May 28, 1908, by resolution
or order of the House of Representatives, shall continue in force until modified or changed in
accordance with the provisions of sections 2004 to 2011 of this title, and the room so assigned to any
Representative shall continue to be held by such Representative as his individual office room so long
as he shall remain a Member or Member-elect of the House of Representatives, or until he shall
relinquish the same, subject, however, to the provisions of said sections, and no Representative shall
allow his office room to be used for any other purpose.
(May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 578.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 177 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §2004. Assignment of rooms in House Office Building | 1908-05-28T00:00:00 | c57bad210ff745d1117e287793e70913d392698c9672ee71ef511acca4530921 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2005 | Any Member or Member-elect of the House of Representatives may file with the Architect of the
Capitol a request in writing that any individual office room be assigned to him whenever it shall
become vacant. If only one such request has been made for any room which shall at any time have
become vacant, the room shall be assigned as requested. If two or more requests are made for the
same vacant room, preference shall be given to the Representative making the request who has been
longest in continuous service as a Member and Member-elect of the House of Representatives. If two
or more Representatives with equal length of continuous service, or two or more
Representatives-elect make request for the same room, preference shall be given to the one first
preferring his request.
(May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 578; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291.)
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EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 178 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior
Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title. | §2005. Vacant rooms; assignment to Representatives | 1908-05-28T00:00:00 | 24846221f154508c798a9679e818875f7a39c74784bfc0e23941f39243c57d78 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2006 | A Representative or Representative-elect making request for the assignment of a vacant room may
withdraw the same at any time and no one shall have pending at the same time more than one such
request. The assignment of a new room to a Representative, upon his request, or the appointment of
any Representative having an individual office room as chairman of a committee having a committee
room, shall act as a relinquishment by him of the room previously assigned to him.
(May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 578.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 179 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §2006. Withdrawal by Representative of request for vacant rooms | 1908-05-28T00:00:00 | 712a4a0622c45b1055bd377ff6edc32c624c58c437875d60078ded96653e9fec |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2007 | Representatives having rooms assigned to them in the foregoing manner may exchange rooms one
with another, but such exchange shall be valid only so long as both Members making the exchange
shall remain continuously Members or Members-elect of the House of Representatives.
(May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 578.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 180 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §2007. Exchange of rooms | 1908-05-28T00:00:00 | 8f23fa8fefddcb4ab4464c2bf58ce1210e0d9d09d06e4d15e03f60c25f727fa6 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2008 | The Architect of the Capitol shall keep a record of the assignment of rooms made, exchanges
which may be made, requests for vacant rooms which may be filed, and the assignment thereof,
which record shall be open for the inspection of Representatives or Representatives-elect of the
House.
(May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 579; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
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CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 181 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior
Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title. | §2008. Record of assignment of rooms | 1908-05-28T00:00:00 | 401c45f46e71acae7f6ddd086a1a325a25c9d26bdf1db359dee0fbcd435cd9d3 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2009 | In the matter of the assignment of rooms under sections 2004 to 2011 of this title, Delegates in
Congress and the Commissioner from Puerto Rico shall be treated the same as Representatives.
(May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 579; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; Proc. No. 2695, eff. July
4, 1946, 11 F.R. 7517, 60 Stat. 1352.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 182 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Words "and the Philippine Islands" after "Puerto Rico" were omitted pursuant to 1946 Proc. No. 2695, eff.
July 4, 1946, 11 F.R. 7517, 60 Stat. 1352, which granted independence to the Philippine Islands on July 4,
1946, under the authority of act Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, §10, 48 Stat. 463, as amended, which is classified to
section 1394 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
"Puerto Rico" substituted in text for "Porto Rico" pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to
section 731a of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
COMMISSIONER FROM PUERTO RICO AS RESIDENT COMMISSIONER
Section 2106 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, provides that the term "Members of
Congress" shall include the "Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico." | §2009. Assignment of rooms to Commissioner from Puerto Rico | 1932-05-17T00:00:00 | f3325e7f8d811c3e240cf1cc546455606af9d7220c45ccce1e5e104c0df61f4e |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2010 | The assignment and reassignment of the rooms and other space in the House Office Building shall
be subject to the control of the House of Representatives by rule, resolution, order, or otherwise.
Nothing in sections 2004 to 2011 of this title shall be construed to affect or repeal the provisions of
section 2001 of this title, placing said House Office Building under the control of the Architect of the
Capitol, subject to the approval and direction of the commission provided therein.
(May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 579; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 183 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
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STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior
Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title. | §2010. Assignment of rooms; control of by House | 1908-05-28T00:00:00 | e1832f82d0c261eeb1b05d1473ede280052f5562c31f6af4f406245a389a8e11 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2011 | Unoccupied space in said building shall be assigned by the Architect of the Capitol under the
direction of the commission and subject to the control of the House of Representatives.
(May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 579; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 184 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior
Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title. | §2011. Assignment of unoccupied space | 1908-05-28T00:00:00 | 0991d01c24b1cf897c9107571e418646e6f415d747bfe5fe4eab10608bfd91b9 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2012 | The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall supervise and direct the
care and repair of all furniture in the Hall, cloakrooms, lobby, committee rooms, and offices of the
House, and all furniture required for the House of Representatives or for any of its committee rooms
or offices shall be procured on designs and specifications made or approved by the Chief
Administrative Officer.
(Apr. 28, 1902, ch. 594, 32 Stat. 125; Pub. L. 111–248, §3(a), Sept. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 2626.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 169 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is based on par. from act Apr. 28, 1902, popularly known as the "Legislative, Executive, and
Judicial Appropriation Act, fiscal year 1903".
AMENDMENTS
2010—Pub. L. 111–248 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The
Architect of the Capitol shall supervise and direct the care and repair of all furniture in the Hall, cloakrooms,
lobby, committee rooms, and offices of the House, and all furniture required for the House of Representatives
or for any of its committee rooms or offices shall be procured on designs and specifications made or approved
by the said Architect." | §2012. Furniture for House of Representatives | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 091cc37e19a1e956bf7822ce67015d49c7b6ec932e3c0e2814a76c2e78c18002 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2013 | expenditure
There is established in the Treasury a revolving fund for the House of Representatives
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gymnasium. The Architect of the Capitol shall deposit in the fund such amounts as the Architect may
receive as gymnasium dues or assessments from Members of the House of Representatives and other
authorized users of the gymnasium. The amounts so deposited shall be available for obligation by the
Architect for expenses of the gymnasium.
(Pub. L. 102–392, title I, §106, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1715.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly classified to section 117i of this title prior to editorial reclassification and
renumbering as this section.
Section is from the Congressional Operations Appropriations Act, 1993, which is title I of the Legislative
Branch Appropriations Act, 1993.
SUBCHAPTER II—SENATE | §2013. Revolving fund for House gymnasium; deposit of receipts; availability for | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 5b3162491217b0c9cf0fa4bf5e98c95d48924dd326a7ad79786dc033cf313b01 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2021 | Upon completion of the additional office building for the United States Senate, the building and
the grounds and sidewalks surrounding the same shall be subject to the provisions of sections 1922,
1961, 1966, 1967, 1969, 2023, and 2024 of this title and sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of title 40,
in the same manner and to the same extent as the present Senate Office Building and the grounds and
sidewalks surrounding the same.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 658, title I, 62 Stat. 1029.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Sections 1922, 1961, 1966, 1967, and 1969 of this title and sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of title 40,
referred to in text, was in the original a reference to the Act of July 31, 1946, ch. 707, 60 Stat. 718. Sections 9,
9A, 9B, 9C, and 14 of the Act are classified, respectively, to sections 1961, 1966, 1967, 1922, and 1969 of this
title, and section 16(b) of the Act is set out as a note under section 1961 of this title. Sections 1 to 8, 10 to 13,
and 16(a) of the Act, which were classified to sections 193a to 193m of former Title 40, Public Buildings,
Property, and Works, were repealed and reenacted as sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §§1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1312, the first
section of which enacted Title 40. Section 5(c) of Pub. L. 107–217, set out as a note preceding section 101 of
Title 40, provides that a reference to a law replaced by section 1 of Pub. L. 107–217 is deemed to refer to the
corresponding provision enacted by Pub. L. 107–217. For complete classification of the act of July 31, 1946,
to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of sections of former Title 40, see table at the beginning of Title 40.
Sections 2023 and 2024 of this title, referred to in text, was in the original a reference to "the Act of June 8,
1942 (U.S.C., title 40, sec. 174(c) and (d))", which, to reflect the probable intent of Congress, was translated
as meaning the provisions of the act of June 8, 1942, ch. 396, 56 Stat. 330, which were classified to sections
174c and 174d of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works. Sections 174c and 174d of former
Title 40 have been transferred to sections 2023 and 2024, respectively, of this title.
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174b–1 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR USE AS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR UNITED STATES
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Pub. L. 102–330, §1, Aug. 3, 1992, 106 Stat. 849, as amended by Pub. L. 103–50, ch. XII, §1202, July 2,
1993, 107 Stat. 267, provided that:
"(a)
.—(1) The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Senate
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Committee on Rules and Administration, may acquire, on behalf of the United States Government, by
purchase, condemnation, transfer or otherwise, as an addition to the United States Capitol Grounds, such real
property in the District of Columbia as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act [this note].
Real property acquired for purposes of this Act, may, in the discretion of the Architect of the Capitol, extend
to the outer face of the curbs of such property so acquired, including alleys or parts of alleys and streets within
the lot lines and curblines surrounding such real property, together with any or all improvements thereon.
"(2) Subject to the approval by the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, an amount necessary to
enable the Architect of the Capitol to carry out the provisions of this section may be transferred from any
appropriation under the heading '
' and the subheadings '
SENATE
SALARIES, OFFICERS AND
', and '
', and the subheadings '
EMPLOYEES
OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER
' and '
CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE SENATE
SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF
' to the account appropriated under the heading '
' and the
THE SENATE
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
subheadings '
' and '
CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS'.
"(b)
.—Immediately upon the acquisition by
UNITED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS
the Architect of the Capitol, on behalf of the United States, of the real property, and the improvements
thereon, as provided under subsection (a), the real property acquired shall be a part of the United States
Capitol Grounds, and the improvements on such real property shall be a part of the Senate Office Buildings.
Such real property and improvements shall be subject to the Act of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193a et seq.) [2
U.S.C. 1922, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1969; 40 U.S.C. 5101 to 5107, 5109], and the Act of June 8, 1942 (40 U.S.C.
174c) [2 U.S.C. 2023, 2024].
"(c)
.—The real property and improvements acquired in accordance with subsection (a)
BUILDING CODES
shall be repaired and altered, to the maximum extent feasible as determined by the Architect of the Capitol, in
accordance with a nationally recognized model building code, and other applicable nationally recognized
codes (including electrical codes, fire and life safety codes, and plumbing codes, as determined by the
Architect of the Capitol), using the most current edition of the nationally recognized codes referred to in this
subsection.
"(d)
.—The Architect of the Capitol is authorized, without regard to the
REPAIRS; EXPENDITURES
provisions of section 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the United States [see 41 U.S.C. 6101], to enter into
contracts and to make expenditures for (1) necessary repairs to, and refurbishment of, the real property and the
improvements on such real property acquired in accordance with subsection (a), including expenditures for
personal and other services as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act; and (2) for the
construction on such real property of any facilities thereon as authorized under subsection (f). In no event shall
the aggregate value of contracts and expenditures under this subsection exceed an amount equal to that
authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection (e).
"(e)
.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the account under the heading
AUTHORIZATION
'Architect of the Capitol' and the subheadings 'Capitol Buildings and Grounds' and 'Senate Office Buildings',
$2,000,000 for carrying out the purposes of this Act. Moneys appropriated pursuant to this authorization may
remain available until expended.
"(f)
.—The real property, and improvements thereon, acquired in accordance with
USE OF PROPERTY
subsection (a) shall be available to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate for use as a residential
facility for United States Senate Pages, and for such other purposes as the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration may provide."
AUTHORIZATION OF ARCHITECT OF CAPITOL TO LEASE CITY POST OFFICE BUILDING
FOR USE BY SENATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Pub. L. 111–310, §1, Dec. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3293, provided that:
"(a)
.—The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue,
DESIGNATION
NE, in Washington, D.C., shall be known and designated as the 'Dorothy I. Height Post Office'.
"(b)
.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the
REFERENCES
United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the 'Dorothy I.
Height Post Office'."
Pub. L. 101–520, title I, §107, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2267, provided that:
"(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the approval of the
Committee on Rules and Administration, is authorized to lease, for use by the United States Senate, and for
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such other purposes as such committee may approve, 150,000 square feet of space, more or less, in the
property located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Washington, District of Columbia, known as the City Post
Office Building:
, That rental payments shall be paid from the account 'Architect of the Capitol,
Provided
Senate Office Buildings' upon vouchers approved by the Architect of the Capitol:
, That
Provided further
nothing in this section shall be construed so as to obligate the Senate or any of its Members, officers, or
employees to enter into any such lease or to imply any obligation to enter into any such lease.
"(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, property leased under authority of subsection (a) shall be
maintained by the Architect of the Capitol as part of the 'Senate Office Buildings' subject to the laws, rules,
and regulations governing such buildings, and the Architect is authorized to incur such expenses as may be
necessary to provide for such occupancy.
"(c) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the 'Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings'
such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of subsections (a) and (b).
"(d) There is authorized to be appropriated to the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate such sums as
may be necessary to provide for the planning and relocation of offices and equipment to the property
described in subsection (a), subject to direction by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
"(e) The authority under this section shall continue until otherwise provided by law."
NORTH CAPITOL PLAZA BUILDING; CONTINUATION OF AUTHORITY FOR LEASE AND
SUBLEASE OF PROPERTY; LEASED PROPERTY AS PART OF SENATE OFFICE
BUILDINGS; RENT LIMITATIONS; NECESSITY OF SENATE RESOLUTION; TERM OF
LEASE; PURCHASE OPTION
Pub. L. 94–157, title I, §112, Dec. 18, 1975, 89 Stat. 832, as amended by Pub. L. 108–271, §8(b), July 7,
2004, 118 Stat. 814, provided that:
"(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, subject to the approval
of the Committee on Rules and Administration, and the Committee on Appropriations, is authorized to lease,
for use by the United States Senate, and for such other purposes as such committees may approve, all or any
part of the property located at 400 North Capitol Street, Washington, District of Columbia, known as the
'North Capitol Plaza Building':
, That rental payments under such lease for the entire property shall
Provided
not exceed $3,375,000 per annum, exclusive of amounts for reimbursement for taxes paid and utilities
furnished by the lessor:
, That a lease shall not become effective until approved by Senate
Provided further
Resolution. Prior to such approval process the Government Accountability Office shall examine the terms of
the proposed lease and shall report to the Senate on its reasonableness, taking into account such factors as
rental rates for similar space, advantages of proximity, and possible alternative arrangements. Such payments
shall be paid from the Contingent Fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the Sergeant at Arms:
, That such lease may be for a term not in excess of five years, and shall contain an option to
Provided further
purchase such property, and shall include such other terms and conditions as such committees may determine
to be in the best interests of the Government:
, That nothing in this section shall be construed
Provided further
so as to obligate the Senate or any of its Members, officers, or employees to enter into any such lease or to
imply any obligation to enter into any such lease.
"(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, property leased under authority of subsection (a) shall be
maintained by the Architect of the Capitol as part of the 'Senate Office Buildings' subject to the laws, rules,
and regulations governing such buildings, and the Architect is authorized to incur such expenses as may be
necessary to provide for such occupancy.
"(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, subject to the approval
of the Committee on Rules and Administration and the Committee on Appropriations, is authorized to
sublease any part of the property leased under authority of subsection (a) which is in excess of the
requirements of the Senate. All rental payments under any such sublease shall be paid to the Sergeant at Arms
of the Senate and such amounts shall thereupon be added to and merged with the appropriation 'Miscellaneous
Items' under the Contingent Fund of the Senate.
"(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon the approval of the Committee on Rules and
Administration and the Committee on Appropriations, the Secretary of the Senate shall transfer by voucher or
vouchers to the Architect of the Capitol from the 'Contingent Fund of the Senate' such amounts as may be
necessary for the Architect of the Capitol to carry out the provisions of subsection (b) and such amounts shall
thereupon be added to and merged with the appropriation 'Senate Office Buildings'.
"(e) The authority under this section shall continue until otherwise provided by law."
CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION TO NEW SENATE OFFICE BUILDING
Pub. L. 92–607, ch. V, Oct. 31, 1972, 86 Stat. 1510, appropriated funds for the construction and equipment
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of an extension to the New Senate Office Building and for structural and other changes in the existing New
Senate Office Building necessitated by such construction and provided that the building and the grounds and
sidewalks surrounding it are subject to the Act of July 31, 1946 (2 U.S.C. 1922, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1969; 40
U.S.C. 5101 to 5107, 5109), and the Act of June 8, 1942 (2 U.S.C. 2023, 2024).
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AS SITE FOR PARKING FACILITIES FOR SENATE
Pub. L. 92–607, ch. V, Oct. 31, 1972, 86 Stat. 1510, as amended by Pub. L. 93–305, title I, ch. VIII, §801,
June 8, 1974, 88 Stat. 206, authorized the Architect of the Capitol to acquire certain real property as a site for
parking facilities for the Senate, with such property to become a part of the United States Capitol Grounds
upon acquisition.
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY TO EXTEND ADDITIONAL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING SITE
Pub. L. 85–429, May 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 148; Pub. L. 85–591, Aug. 6, 1958, 72 Stat. 495; Pub. L. 91–145,
Dec. 12, 1969, 83 Stat. 352; Pub. L. 91–382, Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 819; Pub. L. 92–184, ch. IV, Dec. 15,
1971, 85 Stat. 637, in part authorized the Architect of the Capitol to acquire certain real property for purposes
of extension of Additional Senate Office Building Site and provided that such property become a part of the
United States Capitol Grounds or that it be subject to the act of July 31, 1946 (2 U.S.C. 1922, 1961, 1966,
1967, 1969; 40 U.S.C. 5101 to 5107, 5109). | §2021. Additional Senate office building | 1946-07-31T00:00:00 | 6d24f2f46b5dfeb7be6f7e873bee2c16564512fb1a68e4d0a98677632de4dd8e |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2022 | (a) Acquisition of buildings and facilities
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in order to respond to an emergency situation, the
Sergeant at Arms of the Senate may acquire buildings and facilities, subject to the availability of
appropriations, for the use of the Senate, as appropriate, by lease, purchase, or such other
arrangement as the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate considers appropriate (including a memorandum
of understanding with the head of an executive agency, as defined in section 105 of title 5, in the
case of a building or facility under the control of such Agency). Actions taken by the Sergeant at
Arms of the Senate must be approved by the Committees on Appropriations and Rules and
Administration.
(b) Agreements
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of carrying out subsection (a), the
Sergeant at Arms of the Senate may carry out such activities and enter into such agreements related
to the use of any building or facility acquired pursuant to such subsection as the Sergeant at Arms of
the Senate considers appropriate, including—
(1) agreements with the United States Capitol Police or any other entity relating to the policing
of such building or facility; and
(2) agreements with the Architect of the Capitol or any other entity relating to the care and
maintenance of such building or facility.
(c) Authority of Capitol Police and Architect
(1) Architect of the Capitol
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Architect of the Capitol may take any action
necessary to carry out an agreement entered into with the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate pursuant
to subsection (b).
(2) Omitted
(d) Transfer of certain funds
Subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Architect of the
Capitol may transfer to the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate amounts made available to the Architect
for necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the Senate office buildings during
a fiscal year in order to cover any portion of the costs incurred by the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate
during the year in acquiring a building or facility pursuant to subsection (a).
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(e) Effective date
This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002
and each succeeding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, §901, Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2315; Pub. L. 107–206, title I, §902(a)(1),
Aug. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 876.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
For the amendments made by this section, referred to in subsec. (e), see Codification note below.
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174b–2 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is comprised of section 901 of Pub. L. 107–117. Subsec. (c)(2) of section 901 of Pub. L. 107–117
amended section 1961 of this title.
AMENDMENTS
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–206 substituted "buildings and facilities, subject to the availability of
appropriations," for "buildings and facilities".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2002 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 107–206, title I, §902(c), Aug. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 876, provided that: "The amendment made by this
section [amending this section and section 1961 of this title] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of
the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002 [Pub. L. 107–117, div. B]." | §2022. Acquisition of buildings and facilities for use in emergency situation | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | dee05211b434687b79d8536e0d9de64fba3caec98b3ba942a3728e28fb78bc1d |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2023 | On and after June 8, 1942, the Senate Office Building, and the employment of all services (other
than for the United States Capitol Police) necessary for its protection, care, and occupancy, together
with all other items that may be appropriated for by the Congress for such purposes, shall be under
the control and supervision of the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the approval of the Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration as to matters of general policy; and the Architect of the
Capitol shall submit annually to the Congress estimates in detail for all services (other than for the
United States Capitol Police) and for all other expenses in connection with said office building and
necessary for its protection, care, and occupancy.
(June 8, 1942, ch. 396, 56 Stat. 343; Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title I, §102, title II, §224, 60 Stat. 814,
838; Pub. L. 111–145, §6(c)(2), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 54.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174c of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2010—Pub. L. 111–145 substituted "other than for the United States Capitol Police" for "other than for
officers and privates of the Capitol Police" in two places.
1946—Act Aug. 2, 1946, substituted "Committee on Rules and Administration" for "Committee on Rules".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
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EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1946 AMENDMENT
Act Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title I, §142, 60 Stat. 834, provided that section 102 of that act shall take effect
on Jan. 2, 1947, and section 245 of title II of that act, 60 Stat. 839, provided that section 224 thereof shall
"take effect on the day on which the Eightieth Congress convenes". The Eightieth Congress convened on Jan.
3, 1947. | §2023. Control, care, and supervision of Senate Office Building | 1942-06-08T00:00:00 | 64bf33568c1d5e636204e37e5972cc093205ee1da943743a3dccdad070739012 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2024 | On and after June 8, 1942, the assignment of rooms and other space in the Senate Office Building
shall be under the direction and control of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and
shall not be a part of the duties of the Architect of the Capitol.
(June 8, 1942, ch. 396, 56 Stat. 343; Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title I, §102, title II, §224, 60 Stat. 814,
838.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174d of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
1946—Act Aug. 2, 1946, substituted "Committee on Rules and Administration" for "Committee on Rules".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1946 AMENDMENT
Act Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title I, §142, 60 Stat. 834, provided that section 102 of that act shall take effect
on Jan. 2, 1947, and section 245 of title II of that act, 60 Stat. 839, provided that section 224 thereof shall
"take effect on the day on which the Eightieth Congress convenes". The Eightieth Congress convened on Jan.
3, 1947. | §2024. Assignment of space in Senate Office Building | 1942-06-08T00:00:00 | f252ad2f8669d79d4f3a69c5643358d86ea83c58337d606d0c39a5f9afa67b08 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2025 | (a) The employees of the Senate garage engaged by the Architect of the Capitol for the primary
purpose of servicing official motor vehicles, together with the functions performed by such
employees, shall, on October 1, 1980, be transferred to the jurisdiction of the Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate:
, That, effective July 1, 1965, the underground space in
Provided further
the north extension of the Capitol Grounds, known as the Legislative Garage shall hereafter be
known as the Senate Garage and shall be under the jurisdiction and control of the Architect of the
Capitol, subject to such regulations respecting the use thereof as may be promulgated by the Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration:
, That, such regulations shall provide for
Provided further
the continued assignment of space and the continued furnishing of service in such garage for official
motor vehicles of the House and the Senate and the Architect of the Capitol and Capitol Grounds
maintenance equipment.
(b) As used in subsection (a), the term "servicing" includes, with respect to an official motor
vehicle, the washing and fueling of such vehicle, the checking of its tires and battery, and checking
and adding oil.
(June 30, 1932, ch. 314, 47 Stat. 391; Pub. L. 88–454, Aug. 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 545; Pub. L. 96–444, | §2025. Senate Garage | 1932-06-30T00:00:00 | 6c8a2bf65134bef159c73b42ae6b83128a02a135d518fdbc973e05d9714d9bdb |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2026 | [Release Point 118-70]
(a) Establishment
There is established in the Treasury of the United States a revolving fund to be known as the
Senate Staff Health and Fitness Facility Revolving Fund ("the revolving fund").
(b) Deposit of receipts
The Architect of the Capitol shall deposit in the revolving fund—
(1) any amounts received as dues or other assessments for use of the Senate Staff Health and
Fitness Facility, and
(2) any amounts received from the operation of the Senate waste recycling program.
(c) Availability of funds
Subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, amounts in the
revolving fund shall be available to the Architect of the Capitol, without fiscal year limitation, for
payment of costs of the Senate Staff Health and Fitness Facility.
(d) Withdrawal of excess amounts
The Architect of the Capitol shall withdraw from the revolving fund and deposit in the Treasury of
the United States as miscellaneous receipts all moneys in the revolving fund that the Architect
determines are in excess of the current and reasonably foreseeable needs of the Senate Staff Health
and Fitness Facility.
(e) Regulations
The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate shall promulgate regulations pertaining
to the operation and use of the Senate Staff Health and Fitness Facility.
(Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(2) [title I, §4], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–96; Pub. L. 108–7,
div. H, title I, §1207, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 375.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly classified to section 121f of this title prior to editorial reclassification and
renumbering as this section.
Section is from the Congressional Operations Appropriations Act, 2001, which is title I of the Legislative
Branch Appropriations Act, 2001.
AMENDMENTS
2003—Subsecs. (a), (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–7, §1207(1), (2), inserted "Staff" after "Senate".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–7, §1207(3), inserted "Staff" after "costs of the Senate".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108–7, §1207(4), inserted "Staff" after "Senate".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 108–7, §1207(5), added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which read as
follows: "Subject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Architect
of the Capitol may issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section."
SUBCHAPTER III—RESTAURANTS | §2026. Senate Staff Health and Fitness Facility Revolving Fund | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | d160257acda1110f600b2b13b705d55e698a10f35644b77209da27706f0a4892 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2041 | (a) Management and duties
Notwithstanding any other authority with respect to the jurisdiction and control over the
management of the House Restaurant and the cafeteria and other food service facilities of the House
of Representatives, the jurisdiction over such restaurant and facilities and authority over the direction
and supervision of the immediate management and operation thereof shall be vested in the
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Committee on House Oversight; and the immediate management and operation of such restaurant
and facilities may be vested in such official or other authority, acting as the agent of the committee,
as the committee may designate; and the official or authority so designated shall perform the duties
vested in the Architect of the Capitol by section 208 of the First Supplemental Civil Functions
Appropriation Act, 1941 (54 Stat. 1056; Public, No. 812, Seventy-sixth Congress).
(b) Transfer of accounts, records, supplies, equipment, and assets
The Architect of the Capitol is hereby authorized and directed to transfer, as the Committee on
House Oversight directs, all accounts, records, supplies, equipment, and assets of the House
Restaurant and the cafeteria and other food service facilities of the House which are in the possession
or under the control of the Architect of the Capitol in order that all such items may be available for
the maintenance and operation of the House Restaurant under the authority of, and as directed by, the
Committee on House Oversight.
(c) Special deposit account
All authority, responsibility, and functions vested in or imposed upon the Architect of the Capitol
in connection with the special deposit account established by section 208 of the First Supplemental
Civil Functions Appropriation Act, 1941, shall be vested in or imposed upon such other official,
authority, or authorities as the Committee on House Oversight may designate.
(d) Effective date
The provisions of this section shall become effective on the first day of the first calendar month
beginning after the date of adoption of this resolution, until otherwise provided by law.
(Pub. L. 92–51, July 9, 1971, 85 Stat. 133; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §221(3)(A), Aug. 20, 1996, 110
Stat. 1748.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 208 of the First Supplemental Civil Functions Appropriation Act, 1941, referred to in subsecs. (a)
and (c), means section 208 of act Oct. 9, 1940, ch. 780, title II, 54 Stat. 1056, which was classified to section
174k of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–186, title II, | §2041. House of Representatives restaurant, cafeteria, and food services | 1971-07-09T00:00:00 | d3a35c3676a6aef117adf55d82d0166603183cbf59cbc454a7db47edaa48a298 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2042 | Effective August 1, 1961, the management of the Senate Restaurants and all matters connected
therewith, heretofore under the direction of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, shall
be under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol under such rules and regulations as the
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Architect may prescribe for the operation and the employment of necessary assistance for the
conduct of said restaurants by such business methods as may produce the best results consistent with
economical and modern management, subject to the approval of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration as to matters of general policy:
, That the management of the Senate
Provided
Restaurants by the Architect of the Capitol shall cease and the restaurants revert from the jurisdiction
of the Architect of the Capitol to the jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration upon adoption by that committee of a resolution ordering such transfer of jurisdiction
at any time hereafter. The provisions of section 5104(c) of title 40, except for the provisions relating
to solicitation, shall not apply to any activity carried out pursuant to this section, subject to the
approval of such activities by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
(Pub. L. 87–82, §1, July 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 199; Pub. L. 106–57, title I, §5, Sept. 29, 1999, 113 Stat.
412.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
"Section 5104(c) of title 40" substituted in text for "section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d)"
on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, §5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title
40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
Section was classified to section 174j–1 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
1999—Pub. L. 106–57 inserted at end: "The provisions of section 193d of this title, except for the
provisions relating to solicitation, shall not apply to any activity carried out pursuant to this section, subject to
the approval of such activities by the Committee on Rules and Administration." | §2042. Senate Restaurants; management by Architect of the Capitol | 1946-07-31T00:00:00 | 1c1d51735ccb703b07f231e8fe8b8e95ff2808ddd830a0a38003941601189705 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2043 | 2047 of this title
The Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to carry into effect for the United States
Senate the provisions of sections 2042 to 2047 of this title and to exercise the authorities contained
herein, and any resolution of the Senate amendatory hereof or supplementary hereto hereafter
adopted. Such authority and direction shall continue until the United States Senate shall by resolution
otherwise order, or until the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration shall by resolution order
the restaurants to be returned to the committee's jurisdiction.
(Pub. L. 87–82, §3, July 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 199.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Herein, referred to in text, means Pub. L. 87–82, July 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 199, which enacted sections 2042 to
2047 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174j–3 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §2043. Authorization and direction to effectuate purposes of sections 2042 to | 1961-07-06T00:00:00 | 650ffe1cec61bbe0126b61302953f686f5c021381c64bf4f809f7f975687c196 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2044 | There is established with the Treasurer of the United States a special deposit account in the name
of the Architect of the Capitol for the United States Senate Restaurants, into which shall be deposited
all sums received pursuant to sections 2042 to 2047 of this title or any amendatory or supplementary
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resolutions hereafter adopted and from the operations thereunder and from which shall be disbursed
the sums necessary in connection with the exercise of the duties required under sections 2042 to
2047 of this title or any amendatory or supplementary resolutions and the operations thereunder. Any
amounts appropriated for fiscal year 1973 and thereafter from the Treasury of the United States,
which shall be part of a "Contingent Expenses of the Senate" item for the particular fiscal year
involved, shall be paid to the Architect of the Capitol by the Secretary of the Senate at such times
and in such sums as the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration may approve. Any such
payment shall be deposited by the Architect in full under such special deposit account.
(Pub. L. 87–82, §4, July 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 199; Pub. L. 92–51, July 9, 1971, 85 Stat. 129; Pub. L.
92–342, §101, July 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 435.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174j–4 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
1972—Pub. L. 92–342 substituted provision that amounts appropriated for 1973 and thereafter which shall
be part of "Contingent Expenses of the Senate" be paid to the Architect of the Capitol, for provision that
amounts appropriated for 1972 and thereafter specifically for Senate Restaurants as "Contingent Expenses of
the Senate" be paid to Architect of the Capitol.
1971—Pub. L. 92–51 substituted "amounts appropriated for fiscal year 1972 and thereafter" for Senate
Restaurants for "amounts hereafter appropriated" for such Restaurants, provision that amounts appropriated
specifically for such Restaurants as a Contingent Expense of the Senate item for fiscal year involved shall be
paid to Architect of the Capitol, for prior provision declaring amounts appropriated for such Restaurants shall
be a part of such Restaurants as a Contingent Expense of Senate for fiscal year involved and for payment of
such part to Architect of the Capitol, and provision for approval of payments by Senate Committee on Rules
and Administration, including times for payments, for prior provision for payments as appropriations shall
specify. | §2044. Special deposit account | 1972-07-10T00:00:00 | 45be3f0ff75576540622da5f6866dff8abe9eca48f5169ef9548332840eae50e |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2045 | Deposits and disbursements under such special deposit account (1) shall be made by the Architect,
or, when directed by him, by such employees of the Architect as he may designate, and (2) shall be
subject to audit by the Government Accountability Office at such times and in such manner as the
Comptroller General may direct:
, That payments made by or under the direction of the
Provided
Architect of the Capitol from such special deposit account shall be conclusive upon all officers of the
Government.
(Pub. L. 87–82, §5, July 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 200; Pub. L. 108–271, §8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174j–5 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
2004—Pub. L. 108–271 substituted "Government Accountability Office" for "General Accounting Office". | §2045. Deposits and disbursements under special deposit account | 2004-07-07T00:00:00 | e62572f7db9439d46a1315378148b846a7dc54035d642ddfdf262d223c6e4008 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2046 | The Architect, Assistant Architect, and any employees of the Architect designated by the Architect
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under section 2045 of this title shall each give bond in the sum of $5,000 with such surety as the
Secretary of the Treasury may approve for the handling of the financial transactions under such
special deposit account.
(Pub. L. 87–82, §6, July 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 200.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174j–6 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §2046. Bond of Architect, Assistant Architect, and other employees | 1961-07-06T00:00:00 | e1ea6d99f061e29c0c4b87fd84518591734523cab65a2352946290eb2de4e9dd |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2047 | Restaurants
Sections 2042 to 2047 of this title shall supersede any other Acts or resolutions heretofore
approved for the maintenance and operation of the Senate Restaurants:
, That any
Provided, however
Acts or resolutions now in effect shall again become effective, should the restaurants at any future
time revert to the jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
(Pub. L. 87–82, §7, July 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 200.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174j–7 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062. | §2047. Supersedure of prior provisions for maintenance and operation of Senate | 1961-07-06T00:00:00 | 2553c017d68d063bdf8158fe402a9411fb9fe6feae9aca235270835cf8b11800 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2049 | (a) Borrowing authority
Subject to the approval of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, the Architect of the
Capitol shall have authority to borrow (and be accountable for), from time to time, from the
appropriation account, within the contingent fund of the Senate, for "Miscellaneous Items", such
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amount as he may determine necessary to carry out the provisions of the joint resolution entitled
"Joint Resolution transferring the management of the Senate Restaurants to the Architect of the
Capitol, and for other purposes", approved July 6, 1961, as amended (40 U.S.C. 174j–1 through
174j–8) [2 U.S.C. 2042 et seq.], and resolutions of the Senate amendatory thereof or supplementary
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thereto.
(b) Amount and period of loan; voucher
Any such loan authorized pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be for such amount and
for such period as the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration shall prescribe, and shall be
made by the Secretary of the Senate to the Architect of the Capitol upon a voucher approved by the
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
(c) Deposit, credit, and future availability of proceeds from repayment
All proceeds from the repayment of any such loan shall be deposited in the appropriation account,
within the contingent fund of the Senate, for "Miscellaneous Items", shall be credited to the fiscal
year during which such loan was made, and shall thereafter be available for the same purposes for
which the amount loaned was initially appropriated.
(Pub. L. 98–396, title I, Aug. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 1395.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Joint Resolution entitled "Joint Resolution transferring the management of the Senate Restaurants to
the Architect of the Capitol, and for other purposes", approved July 6, 1961, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub.
L. 87–82, July 6, 1961, 75 Stat. 199, which enacted sections 174j–1 to 174j–7 of former Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works. Sections 174j–1 and 174j–3 to 174j–7 of former Title 40 were transferred to
sections 2042 and 2043 to 2047 of this title, respectively. Section 174j–2 of former Title 40 was repealed by
Pub. L. 107–217, §6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1304. Section 174j–8 of former Title 40, which was not
enacted by Pub. L. 87–82, was transferred to section 2048 of this title and subsequently repealed. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174j–9 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
See References in Text note below.
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US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2050 | restaurant expenses to special deposit account
Appropriations under this heading for management personnel and miscellaneous restaurant
expenses on and after October 7, 1997, shall be transferred at the beginning of each fiscal year to the
special deposit account in the United States Treasury established under section 2044 of this title, and
effective October 1, 1997, all management personnel of the Senate Restaurant facilities shall be paid
from the special deposit account. Management personnel transferred hereunder shall be paid at the
same rates of pay applicable immediately prior to the date of transfer, and annual and sick leave
balances shall be credited to leave accounts of such personnel in the Senate Restaurants.
(Pub. L. 105–55, title I, Oct. 7, 1997, 111 Stat. 1189.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Appropriations under this heading, referred to in text, probably means appropriations under the headings
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"ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL", "
", and "
CAPITAL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
SENATE OFFICE
" in the annual Legislative Branch Appropriations Act.
BUILDINGS
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 174j–10 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is from the Congressional Operations Appropriations Act, 1998, which is title I of the Legislative
Branch Appropriations Act, 1998. | §2050. Transfer of appropriations for management personnel and miscellaneous | 1997-10-01T00:00:00 | 437f4efa746318af7ae642e788926971bd2ff6b1ea3ac98dc25ffcb595e6482d |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2051 | (a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Contractor
The term "contractor" means the private business concern that enters into a food services
contract with the Architect of the Capitol.
(2) Covered individual
The term "covered individual" means any individual who—
(A) is a Senate Restaurants employee who is an employee of the Architect of the Capitol on
July 17, 2008, including—
(i) a permanent, full-time or part-time employee;
(ii) a temporary, full-time or part-time employee; and
(iii) an employee in a position described under section 2048 of this title;
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(B) becomes an employee of the contractor under a food services contract on the transfer
date; and
(C) with respect to benefits under subsection (c)(2) or (3), files an election before the transfer
date with the Office of Human Resources of the Architect of the Capitol to have 1 or more
benefits continued in accordance with this section.
(3) Food services contract
The term "food services contract" means a contract under which food services operations of the
Senate Restaurants are transferred to, and performed by, a private business concern.
(4) Transfer date
The term "transfer date" means the date on which a contractor begins the performance of food
services operations under a food services contract.
(b) Election of coverage
(1) In general
(A) Retirement coverage
Not later than the day before the transfer date, an individual described under subsection
(a)(2)(A) and (B) may file an election with the Office of Human Resources of the Architect of
the Capitol to continue coverage under the retirement system under which that individual is
covered on that day.
(B) Life and health insurance coverage
If the individual files an election under subparagraph (A) to continue retirement coverage, the
individual may also file an election with the Office of Human Resources of the Architect of the
Capitol to continue coverage of any other benefit under subsection (c)(2) or (3) for which that
individual is covered on that day. Any election under this subparagraph shall be filed not later
than the day before the transfer date.
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(2) Notification to the Office of Personnel Management
The Office of Human Resources of the Architect of the Capitol shall provide timely notification
to the Office of Personnel Management of any election filed under paragraph (1).
(c) Continuity of benefits
(1) Pay
The rate of basic pay of a covered individual as an employee of a contractor, or successor
contractor, during a period of continuous service may not be reduced to a rate less than the rate of
basic pay paid to that individual as an employee of the Architect of the Capitol on the day before
the transfer date, except for cause.
(2) Retirement and life insurance benefits
(A) In general
(i) Treatment of service
For purposes of chapters 83, 84, and 87 of title 5, any period of continuous service
performed by a covered individual as an employee of a contractor, or successor contractor,
shall be deemed to be a period of service as an employee of the Architect of the Capitol.
(ii) Treatment of pay
For purposes of chapter 87 of title 5, the rate of basic pay of a covered individual during
the period described under clause (i) shall be deemed to be the rate of basic pay of that
individual as an employee of the Architect of the Capitol on the date on which the Architect
of the Capitol enters into the food services contract.
(B) Treatment as Civil Service Retirement Offset employees
In the case of a covered individual who on the day before the transfer date is subject to
subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5 but whose employment with the Architect of the Capitol is
not employment for purposes of title II of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.] and
chapter 21 of title 26—
(i) the employment described under subparagraph (A)(i) shall, for purposes of subchapter
III of chapter 83 of title 5, be deemed to be—
(I) employment of an individual described under section 8402(b)(2) of title 5; and
(II) Federal service as defined under section 8349(c) of title 5; and
(ii) the basic pay described under subparagraph (A)(ii) for employment described under
subparagraph (A)(i) shall be deemed to be Federal wages as defined under section
8334(k)(2)(C)(i) of title 5.
(3) Health insurance benefits
For purposes of chapters 89, 89A, and 89B of title 5, any period of continuous service
performed by a covered individual as an employee of a contractor, or successor contractor, shall
be deemed to be a period of service as an employee of the Architect of the Capitol.
(4) Leave
(A) Credit of leave
Subject to section 6304 of title 5, annual and sick leave balances of any covered individual
shall be credited to the leave accounts of that individual as an employee of the contractor, or
any successor contractor. A food services contract may include provisions similar to regulations
prescribed under section 6308 of title 5 to implement this subparagraph.
(B) Accrual rate
During any period of continuous service performed by a covered individual as an employee
of a contractor, or successor contractor, that individual shall continue to accrue annual and sick
leave at rates not less than the rates applicable to that individual on the day before the transfer
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date.
(C) Omitted
(5) Transit subsidy
For purposes of any benefit under section 7905 of title 5, any period of continuous service
performed by a covered individual as an employee of a contractor, or successor contractor, shall
be deemed to be a period of service as an employee of the Architect of the Capitol.
(6) Employee pay; Government contributions; transit subsidy payments; and other benefits
(A) Payment by contractor
A contractor, or any successor to the contractor, shall pay—
(i) the pay of a covered individual as an employee of a contractor, or successor contractor,
during a period of continuous service;
(ii) Government contributions for the benefits of a covered individual under paragraph (2)
or (3);
(iii) any transit subsidy for a covered individual under paragraph (5); and
(iv) any payment for any other benefit for a covered individual in accordance with a food
services contract.
(B) Reimbursements and payments by Architect of the Capitol
From appropriations made available to the Architect of the Capitol under the heading "
" under the heading "ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL", the
SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS
Architect of the Capitol shall—
(i) reimburse a contractor, or any successor contractor, for that portion of any payment
under subparagraph (A) which the Architect of the Capitol agreed to pay under a food
services contract; and
(ii) pay a contractor, or any successor contractor, for any administrative fee (or portion of
an administrative fee) which the Architect of the Capitol agreed to pay under a food services
contract.
(7) Regulations
(A) Office of Personnel Management
(i) In general
After consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, the Director of the Office of Personnel
Management shall prescribe regulations to provide for the continuity of benefits under
paragraphs (2) and (3).
(ii) Contents
Regulations under this subparagraph shall—
(I) include regulations relating to employee deductions and employee and employer
contributions and deposits in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, the
Employees' Life Insurance Fund, and the Employees Health Benefits Fund; and
(II) provide for the Architect of the Capitol to perform employer administrative
functions necessary to ensure administration of continued coverage of benefits under
paragraphs (2) and (3), including receipt and transmission of the deductions, contributions,
and deposits described under subclause (I), the collection and transmission of such
information as necessary, and the performance of other administrative functions as may be
required.
(B) Thrift Savings Plan benefits
After consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, the Executive Director appointed by the
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board under section 8474(a) of title 5 shall prescribe
regulations to provide for the continuity of benefits under paragraph (2) of this subsection
relating to subchapter III of chapter 84 of that title. Regulations under this subparagraph shall
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include regulations relating to employee deductions and employee and employer contributions
and deposits in the Thrift Savings Fund.
(d) Covered individuals not entitled to severance pay
(1) In general
Except as provided under paragraph (2), a covered individual shall not be entitled to severance
pay under section 5595 of title 5 by reason of—
(A) separation from service with the Architect of the Capitol and becoming an employee of a
contractor under a food services contract; or
(B) termination of employment with a contractor, or successor to a contractor.
(2) Separation during 90-day period
(A) In general
(i) Covered individuals
Except as provided under clause (ii), a covered individual shall be entitled to severance pay
under section 5595 of title 5 if during the 90-day period following the transfer date the
employment of that individual with a contractor is terminated as provided under a food
services contract.
(ii) Exception
Clause (i) shall not apply to a covered individual who is terminated for cause.
(B) Treatment
For purposes of section 5595 of title 5—
(i) any period of continuous service performed by a covered individual described under
subparagraph (A) as an employee of a contractor shall be deemed to be a period of service as
an employee of the Architect of the Capitol; and
(ii) any termination of employment of a covered individual described under subparagraph
(A) with a contractor shall be treated as a separation from service with the Architect of the
Capitol.
(e) Voluntary separation incentive payments
(1) Submission of plan
Not later than 30 days after July 17, 2008, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a plan under
section 4505 of this title to the applicable committees as provided under that section.
(2) Plan
(A) In general
Notwithstanding section 4505(e) of this title, the plan submitted under this subsection shall—
(i) offer a voluntary separation incentive payment to any employee described under
subsection (a)(2)(A) of this section in accordance with section 4505 of this title; and
(ii) offer such a payment to any such employee who becomes a covered individual, if that
individual accepts the offer during the 90-day period following the transfer date.
(B) Treatment of covered individuals
For purposes of the plan under this subsection—
(i) any period of continuous service performed by a covered individual as an employee of a
contractor shall be deemed to be a period of service as an employee of the Architect of the
Capitol; and
(ii) any termination of employment of a covered individual with a contractor shall be
treated as a separation from service with the Architect of the Capitol.
(f) Early retirement treatment for certain separated employees
(1) In general
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This subsection applies to—
(A) an employee of the Senate Restaurants of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol
who—
(i) voluntarily separates from service on or after July 17, 2008, but prior to the day before
the transfer date; and
(ii) on such date of separation—
(I) has completed 25 years of service as defined under section 8331(12) or 8401(26) of
title 5; or
(II) has completed 20 years of such service and is at least 50 years of age; and
(B) except as provided under paragraph (2), a covered individual—
(i) whose employment with a contractor is terminated as provided under a food services
contract during the 90-day period following the transfer date; and
(ii) on the date of such termination—
(I) has completed 25 years of service as defined under section 8331(12) or 8401(26) of
title 5; or
(II) has completed 20 years of such service and is at least 50 years of age.
(2) Exception
Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a covered individual who is terminated for cause.
(3) Treatment
(A) Annuity
Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, an employee described under
paragraph (1) is entitled to an annuity which shall be computed consistent with the provisions of
law applicable to annuities under section 8336(d) or 8414(b) of title 5.
(B) Separation during 90-day period
For purposes of chapter 83 or 84 of title 5—
(i) any period of continuous service performed by a covered individual described under
paragraphs (1)(B) and (2) as an employee of a contractor shall be deemed to be a period of
service as an employee of the Architect of the Capitol; and
(ii) any termination of employment of a covered individual described under paragraphs
(1)(B) and (2) with a contractor shall be treated as a separation from service with the
Architect of the Capitol.
(g) Congressional Accountability Act of 1995
(1), (2) Omitted
(3) Continuing application to certain acts and omissions
For purposes of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) a covered
individual shall be treated as an employee of the Architect of the Capitol with respect to any act or
omission which occurred before the transfer date.
(h) Deposit of commissions
(1) Senate Restaurants food services contract
Any commissions paid by a contractor under a food services contract shall be deposited in the
miscellaneous items account within the contingent fund of the Senate.
(2) Use of funds
Any funds deposited under paragraph (1) shall be available for expenditure in the same manner
as funds appropriated into that account.
(i) Effective date
This section shall take effect on July 17, 2008, and apply to the remainder of the fiscal year in
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which enacted and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 110–279, §1, July 17, 2008, 122 Stat. 2604; Pub. L. 116–21, §1(a), June 12, 2019, 133 Stat.
903.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 2048 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iii), was repealed by Pub. L. 110–279, | §2051. Continued benefits for certain Senate Restaurants employees | 2019-06-12T00:00:00 | ada4ac8ef8b35a383e64895548c98c64a1758dd88844e2c40a9ab5f0c23c2379 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2052 | orders
The Committee on Rules and Administration of the United States Senate is authorized and
directed hereafter to add a minimum of 10 per centum to each order in excess of 10 cents served in
the Senate restaurants and 20 per centum to all orders served outside of said restaurants, and the
proceeds accruing therefrom shall be placed in a fund to be used in the payment of any deficit
incurred in the management of such kitchens and restaurants.
(May 18, 1937, ch. 223, §1, 50 Stat. 173; Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title I, §102, 60 Stat. 814.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly classified to section 121 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering
as this section.
AMENDMENTS
1946—Act Aug. 2, 1946, substituted "Committee on Rules and Administration" for "Committee on Rules".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1946 AMENDMENT
Act Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title I, §142, 60 Stat. 834, provided that the amendment made by that act is
effective Jan. 2, 1947.
SUBCHAPTER IV—CHILD CARE | §2052. Senate restaurant deficit fund; deposit of proceeds from surcharge on | 1937-05-18T00:00:00 | 29cb3ba9eb0dc196994df5ce70e5199fae4509e836ac8b5cd8fcec3895fa2cce |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2061 | care center
(a) Authority of Capitol Police Board
Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of
subsection (b), the Capitol Police Board is authorized to designate certain portions of the Capitol
grounds (other than a portion within the area bounded on the North by Constitution Avenue, on the
South by Independence Avenue, on the East by First Street, and on the West by First Street) for use
exclusively as play areas for the benefit of children attending a day care center which is established
for the primary purpose of providing child care for the children of Members and employees of the
Senate or the House of Representatives.
(b) Required approval; fences; termination of authority
(1) In the case of any such designation referred to in subsection (a) involving a day care center
established for the benefit of children of Members and employees of the Senate, the designation shall
be with the approval of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and in the case of such a
center established for the benefit of children of Members and employees of the House of
Representatives, the designation shall be with the approval of the House Committee on House
Oversight, with the concurrence of the House Office Building Commission.
(2) The Architect of the Capitol shall enclose with a fence any area designated pursuant to
subsection (a) as a play area.
(3) The authority to use an area designated pursuant to subsection (a) as a play area may be
terminated at any time by the Committee which approved such designation.
(c) Playground equipment; required approval
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Nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed as prohibiting any day care center referred to in
subsection (a) from placing playground equipment within an area designated pursuant to subsection
(a) for use solely in connection with the operation of such center, subject to, in the case of a day care
center established for the benefit of children of Members and employees of the Senate, the approval
of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and in the case of such a center established
for the benefit of children of Members and employees of the House of Representatives, the approval
of the House Committee on House Oversight, with the concurrence of the House Office Building
Commission.
(d) Day care center
The day care center referred to in S. Res. 269, Ninety-eighth Congress, first session, is a day care
center for which space may be designated under subsection (a) for use as a play area.
(Pub. L. 98–392, §3, Aug. 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 1362; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §221(14), Aug. 20,
1996, 110 Stat. 1750.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
S. Res. 269, Ninety-eighth Congress, first session, referred to in subsec. (d), is dated Nov. 14, 1983, and
reads as follows: "
, That payment is authorized from the contingent fund of the Senate in an amount
Resolved
not to exceed $20,000 for the start-up costs, including the procurement of the services of individual
consultants or organizations, for a Senate day care center, which shall be ready for occupancy by January 1,
1984.
"
. 2. Payments under this resolution shall be paid from the appropriation account for 'Miscellaneous
SEC
Items' in the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the Committee on
Rules and Administration.
"
. 3. The Committee on Rules and Administration shall supervise any contract entered into on behalf of
SEC
the Senate, under authority of this resolution. Such contract shall not be subject to the provisions of section 5
of title 41 of the United States Code [now 41 U.S.C. 6101] or any other provision of law requiring
advertising."
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 214b of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
1996—Subsecs. (b)(1), (c). Pub. L. 104–186 substituted "House Oversight" for "House Administration".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House
Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6,
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US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2062 | (a) Maintenance and operation; admission of children
(1) The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall maintain and operate a
child care center (to be known as the "House of Representatives Child Care Center") to furnish
pre-school child care and (subject to the approval of regulations by the Committee on House
Administration) child care for school age children other than during the course of the ordinary school
day—
(A) for children of individuals whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of
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the House of Representatives and children of support personnel of the House of Representatives;
(B) if places are available after admission of all children who are eligible under subparagraph
(A), for children of individuals whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate and children
of employees of agencies of the legislative branch; and
(C) if places are available after admission of all children who are eligible under subparagraph
(A) or (B), for children of employees of other offices, departments, and agencies of the Federal
Government.
(2) Children shall be admitted to the center on a nondiscriminatory basis and without regard to any
office or position held by their parents.
(b) Advisory board; membership, functions, etc.
(1)(A) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint 15 individuals (of whom 7 shall
be upon recommendation of the minority leader of the House of Representatives), to serve without
pay, as members of an advisory board for the center. The board shall—
(i) provide advice to the Chief Administrative Officer on matters of policy relating to the
administration and operation of the center (including the selection of the director of the center);
(ii) be chosen from among Members of the House of Representatives, spouses of Members,
parents of children enrolled in the center, and other individuals with expertise in child care or
interest in the center; and
(iii) serve during the Congress in which they are appointed, except that a member of the board
may continue to serve after the expiration of a term until a successor is appointed.
(B) The director of the center shall serve as an additional member of the board, ex officio and
without the right to vote.
(2) A vacancy on the board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment is
made.
(3) The chairman of the board shall be elected by the members of the board.
(c) Duties of Chief Administrative Officer of House of Representatives
In carrying out subsection (a), the Chief Administrative Officer is authorized—
(1) to collect fees for child care services;
(2) to accept such gifts of money and property as may be approved by the Chairman and the
ranking minority party member of the Committee on House Oversight of the House of
Representatives, acting jointly; and
(3) to employ a director and other employees for the center.
(d) Salaries and expenses; funding limits
(1) There is established in the Treasury of the United States a revolving fund for the House of
Representatives to be known as the "House Child Care Center Revolving Fund" (hereafter in this
section referred to as the "Fund"), consisting of the amounts received under subsection (c) and any
other funds deposited by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives from
amounts received by the House of Representatives with respect to the operation of the center. Except
as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), the Fund shall be the exclusive source for all salaries and
expenses for activities carried out under this section.
(2) With respect to employees of the center, the House of Representatives shall make Government
contributions and payments for health insurance, retirement, employment taxes, and similar benefits
and programs (including the subsidies provided on behalf of employees of the center as a result of
reductions in the amount of tuition otherwise charged with respect to children of such employees
under paragraph (4)) in the same manner as such contributions and payments are made for other
employees of the House of Representatives.
(3) The House of Representatives shall make payments from amounts provided in appropriations
acts for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer for the following
activities carried out under this section:
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(A) The payment of the salary of the director of the center, and, at the option of the Chief
Administrative Officer during an emergency situation, the payment of the salary of other
employees of the Center.
(B) The cost of training classes and conferences for individuals employed by the center in
connection with the provision of child care services, together with the cost of travel (including
transportation and subsistence) incurred in connection with such classes and conferences.
(C) During an emergency situation, the payment of such other expenses for activities carried out
under this section as the Chief Administrative Officer determines appropriate.
(4) In the case of a child of an employee of the center who is furnished care at the center, the Chief
Administrative Officer shall reduce the amount of tuition otherwise charged with respect to such
child during a month by the greater of—
(A) 50 percent; or
(B) such percentage as may be necessary to ensure that the total amount of tuition paid by the
employee with respect to all children of the employee who are furnished care at the center during
the month does not exceed $1,000.
(e) Fund as category of allowances and expenses
The Fund shall be treated as a category of allowances and expenses for purposes of section
5507(a) of this title.
(f) Definitions
As used in this section—
(1) the term "Member of the House of Representatives" means a Representative in, or a
Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress;
(2) the term "agency of the legislative branch" means the Office of the Architect of the Capitol,
the Botanic Garden, the Government Accountability Office, the Government Publishing Office,
the Library of Congress, the Office of Technology Assessment, the Congressional Budget Office,
and the Copyright Royalty Tribunal; and
(3) the term "support personnel" means, with respect to the House of Representatives, any
employee of a credit union or of the Architect of the Capitol, whose principal duties are to support
the functions of the House of Representatives.
(Pub. L. 102–90, title III, §312, Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 467; Pub. L. 102–392, title III, §319(a),
Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1725; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §221(5), (6), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1749;
Pub. L. 106–100, §1(a), Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1332; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §108(a), Feb.
20, 2003, 117 Stat. 355; Pub. L. 108–271, §8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814; Pub. L. 111–8, div. G,
title I, §106, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 818; Pub. L. 111–248, §2(a)(1), (b), Sept. 30, 2010, 124 Stat.
2625; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, §1301(b), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537; Pub. L. 116–94, div.
E, title I, §117(a), (b), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2761; Pub. L. 116–136, div. B, title IX, §19002(a),
Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 577; Pub. L. 117–328, div. I, title I, §116(a), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4923.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 184g of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is comprised of section 312 of Pub. L. 102–90. Another subsec. (f) of section 312 of Pub. L.
102–90 repealed sections 184b to 184f of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
AMENDMENTS
2022—Subsec. (d)(3)(B). Pub. L. 117–328 substituted "The cost of training classes and conferences for
individuals employed by the center" for "The reimbursement of individuals employed by the center for the
cost of training classes and conferences".
2020—Subsec. (d)(3)(A). Pub. L. 116–136, §19002(a)(1), substituted ", and, at the option of the Chief
Administrative Officer during an emergency situation, the payment of the salary of other employees of the
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Center." for period at end.
Subsec. (d)(3)(C). Pub. L. 116–136, §19002(a)(2), which directed that subpar. (C) be added "at the end" of
subsec. (d)(3)(A), was executed by adding subpar. (C) at the end of subsec. (d)(3), to reflect the probable
intent of Congress.
2019—Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 116–94, §117(b), inserted "(including the subsidies provided on behalf of
employees of the center as a result of reductions in the amount of tuition otherwise charged with respect to
children of such employees under paragraph (4))" after "similar benefits and programs".
Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 116–94, §117(a), added par. (4).
2010—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 111–248, §2(a)(1), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1)
read as follows: "There is established an account which, subject to appropriation, and except as provided in
paragraphs (2) and (3), shall be the exclusive source for all salaries and expenses for activities carried out
under this section. The Chief Administrative Officer shall deposit in the account any amounts received under
subsection (c) of this section."
Subsecs. (e), (f). Pub. L. 111–248, §2(b), added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsec. (e) as (f).
2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–8 substituted "pre-school child care and (subject to the approval of
regulations by the Committee on House Administration) child care for school age children other than during
the course of the ordinary school day" for "pre-school child care" in introductory provisions.
2004—Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted "Government Accountability Office" for "General
Accounting Office".
2003—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 108–7, §108(a)(1), substituted "paragraphs (2) and (3)" for "paragraph (2)".
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 108–7, §108(a)(2), added par. (3).
1999—Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 106–100 added subpar. (C).
1996—Pub. L. 104–186, §221(5)(A), substituted "Chief Administrative Officer" for "Clerk" wherever
appearing.
Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 104–186, §221(5)(B), struck out "or the Sergeant at Arms of the House of
Representatives" before "and children".
Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 104–186, §221(6)(A), substituted "minority leader" for "Minority Leader".
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 104–186, §221(6)(B), substituted "House Oversight" for "House Administration".
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 104–186, §221(6)(C), struck out "in the contingent fund of the House of
Representatives" after "established".
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 104–186, §221(5)(C), substituted "With respect" for "with respect".
1992—Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 102–392 amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as
follows: "During fiscal year 1992, of the funds provided in this Act for the 'HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES' under '
', not more than $45,000 may be expended to
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
carry out this section, subject to approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives. Any amount under this paragraph shall be in addition to any amount made available under
paragraph (1)."
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House
Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6,
1999.
"Government Publishing Office" substituted for "Government Printing Office" in subsec. (f)(2) on authority
of section 1301(b) of Pub. L. 113–235, set out as a note preceding section 301 of Title 44, Public Printing and
Documents.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2022 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 117–328, div. I, title I, §116(b), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4924, provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each
succeeding fiscal year."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2020 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 116–136, div. B, title IX, §19002(b), Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 577, provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2020 and each
succeeding fiscal year."
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EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2019 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 116–94, div. E, title I, §117(c), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2761, provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2020 and each succeeding
fiscal year."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2010 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 111–248, §2(c), Sept. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 2626, provided that: "This section [amending this section
and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] and the amendments made by this section shall
take effect October 1, 2010, and shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2011 and each succeeding fiscal year."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2003 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §108(b), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 355, provided that: "The amendment made
by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2003 and each succeeding
fiscal year."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1999 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 106–100, §1(b), Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1332, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection
(a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to children admitted to the House of Representatives Child
Care Center on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 12, 1999]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 102–392, title III, §319(b), Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1725, provided that: "The amendment made by
subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1992."
TRANSFER OF EXISTING ACCOUNT
Pub. L. 111–248, §2(a)(2), Sept. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 2625, provided that: "Any amounts in the account
established by section 312(d)(1) of such Act [2 U.S.C. 2062(d)(1)] as of the day before the effective date of
this section [see Effective Date of 2010 Amendment note above], together with any amounts in the House
Services Revolving Fund as of the effective date of this section which, at the time of deposit into the House
Services Revolving Fund, were designated for purposes of the House Child Care Center, shall be transferred
to the House Child Care Center Revolving Fund established by such section, as amended by paragraph (1)."
RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR CERTAIN PRIOR SERVICE WITH HOUSE CHILD CARE CENTER
Pub. L. 103–69, title III, §309, Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 711, provided that:
"(a)
.—For the purpose of this section—
DEFINITIONS
"(1) the term 'House Child Care Center' means the House of Representatives Child Care Center; and
"(2) the term 'Congressional employee' has the meaning given such term—
"(A) in subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, to the extent that this section
relates to the Civil Service Retirement System; or
"(B) in chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, to the extent that this section relates to the
Federal Employees' Retirement System.
"(b) CSRS.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any individual who is an employee of the House Child Care
Center on the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 11, 1993] shall be allowed credit under subchapter III of
chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, as a Congressional employee, for any service if—
"(A) such service was performed before October 1, 1991, as an employee of the House Child Care
Center (as constituted before that date); and
"(B) the employee is subject to subchapter III of chapter 83 of such title as of the date of enactment of
this Act.
"(2) Credit for service described in paragraph (1)(A) shall not be allowed under this section unless there is
paid into the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, by or on behalf of the employee involved, an
amount equal to the deductions from pay which would have been applicable under section 8334(c) of title 5,
United States Code, for the period of service involved, if such employee were then a Congressional employee,
including interest. Retirement credit may not be allowed under this section for any such service unless the full
amount of the deposit required under the preceding sentence has been paid.
"(c) FERS.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any individual who is an employee of the House Child Care
Center on the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 11, 1993] shall be allowed credit under chapter 84 of title 5,
United States Code, as a Congressional employee, for any service if—
"(A) such service was performed before October 1, 1991, as an employee of the House Child Care
Center (as constituted before that date); and
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"(B) the employee is subject to chapter 84 of such title as of the date of enactment of this Act.
"(2) Credit for service described in paragraph (1)(A) shall not be allowed under this section unless there is
paid into the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, by or on behalf of the employee involved, an
amount equal to the deductions from pay which would have been payable under applicable provisions of law,
for the period of service involved, if such employee were then a Congressional employee, including interest
(computed in the same way as interest under subsection (b)(2)). Retirement credit may not be allowed under
this section for any such service unless the full amount of the deposit required under the preceding sentence
has been paid.
"(d)
.—Nothing in this section shall be considered to relate to the Thrift Savings Plan.
CLARIFICATION
"(e)
.—The Office of Personnel Management shall—
OPM FUNCTIONS
"(1) prescribe any regulations which may be necessary to carry out this section; and
"(2) with respect to any service for which credit is sought under this section, accept the certification of
the Clerk of the House of Representatives concerning the period of such service and the amount of pay
which was paid for such service."
AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS DEPOSITED IN ACCOUNT FOR SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Pub. L. 102–392, title III, §307, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1722, provided that: "The amounts deposited in the
account established by section 312(d)(1) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1992 (40 U.S.C.
184g(d)(1)) [now 2 U.S.C. 2062(d)(1)] shall be available for salaries and expenses of the House of
Representatives Child Care Center without fiscal year limitation, subject to the approval of the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives." | §2062. House of Representatives Child Care Center | 1991-10-01T00:00:00 | 09af426f5770b1ecd67fad06103c65e5b3dc6198d6828b6fd7d46ffd247369d6 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2063 | (a) Applicability of provisions
The provisions of this section shall apply to any individual who is employed by the Senate day
care center (known as the "Senate Employee Child Care Center" and hereafter in this section referred
to as the "Center") established pursuant to Senate Resolution 269, Ninety-eighth Congress, and
section 2061 of this title.
(b) Employee election of health care insurance coverage
Any individual described under subsection (a) who is employed by the Center on or after August
14, 1991, shall be deemed an employee under section 8901(1) of title 5 for purposes of health
insurance coverage under chapter 89 of such title. An individual described under subsection (a) who
is an employee of the Center on August 14, 1991, may elect coverage under this subsection during
the 31-day period beginning on August 14, 1991, and during such periods as determined by the
Office of Personnel Management for employees of the Center employed after August 14, 1991.
(c) Deductions and withholding from employee pay
The Center shall make such deductions and withholdings from the pay of an individual described
under subsection (a) who is an employee of the Center in accordance with subsection (d) of this
section.
(d) Employee records; amount of deductions
The Center shall—
(1) maintain records on all employees covered under this section in such manner as the
Secretary of the Senate may require for administrative purposes; and
(2) after consultation with the Secretary of the Senate—
(A) make deductions from the pay of employees of amounts determined in accordance with
section 8906 of title 5; and
(B) transmit such deductions to the Secretary of the Senate for deposit and remittance to the
Office of Personnel Management.
(e) Government contributions
Government contributions for individuals receiving benefits under this section, as computed under
section 8906 of title 5, shall be made by the Secretary of the Senate from the appropriations account,
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within the contingent fund of the Senate, "miscellaneous items".
(f) Regulations
The Office of Personnel Management may prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of this
section.
(Pub. L. 102–90, title III, §311, Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 467.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
For Senate Resolution 269, referred to in subsec. (a), see References in Text note set out under section 2061
of this title.
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 214c of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
SOURCE OF FUNDS USED FOR PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF SENATE
EMPLOYEE CHILD CARE CENTER
Pub. L. 116–136, div. B, title IX, §19001, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 577, as amended by Pub. L. 116–260,
div. O, title XI, §1101(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2156, provided that:
"(a)
.—During the period beginning on July 1, 2020 and ending on the termination
REIMBURSEMENTS
date of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42
U.S.C. 247d) resulting from the COVID–19 pandemic, the Secretary of the Senate shall reimburse the Senate
Employee Child Care Center for expenses, due to measures taken in the Capitol complex to combat
coronavirus, as calculated under subsection (b) and from amounts in the appropriations account
'Miscellaneous Items' within the contingent fund of the Senate.
"(b)
.—The amount of the reimbursement under this section for each month of the period
AMOUNT
described in subsection (a) shall be equal to the difference between—
"(1) the lesser of—
"(A) the amount of the operating costs (including payroll, general, and administrative expenses)
of the Center for such month; or
"(B) $105,000; and
"(2) the amount of tuition payments collected by the Center for such month."
[For definition of "coronavirus" as used in section 19001 of Pub. L. 116–136, set out above, see section
23005 of Pub. L. 116–136, set out as a note under section 162b of this title.] | §2063. Senate Employee Child Care Center | 2020-07-01T00:00:00 | 1ec5353b5dd6c2cd9c50b422176c4ec569e491ac44a38f7d455364e36baea242 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2064 | (a) Election for coverage
The provisions of this section shall apply to any individual who—
(1)(A) on October 6, 1992, is employed by the Senate day care center (known as the "Senate
Employee Child Care Center") established pursuant to Senate Resolution 269, Ninety-eighth
Congress, and section 2061 of this title; and
(B) makes an election to be covered by this section with the Secretary of the Senate, no later
than 60 days after October 6, 1992; or
(2) is hired by the Center after October 6, 1992, and makes an election to be covered by this
section with the Secretary of the Senate, no later than 60 days after the date such individual begins
employment.
(b) Payment of deposit; payroll deduction
(1) Any individual described under subsection (a) may be credited, under section 8411 of title 5
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for service as an employee of the Senate day care center before January 1, 1993, if such employee
makes a payment of the deposit under section 8411(f)(2) of such title without application of the
provisions of section 8411(b)(3) of such title.
(2) An individual described under subsection (a) shall be credited under section 8411 of title 5 for
any service as an employee of the Senate day care center on or after October 6, 1992, if such
employee has such amounts deducted and withheld from his pay as determined by the Office of
Personnel Management (in accordance with regulations prescribed by such Office subject to
subsection (h) of this section) which would be deducted and withheld from the basic pay of an
employee under section 8422 of title 5.
(c) Survivor annuities and disability benefits
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any service performed by an individual
described under subsection (a) as an employee of the Senate day care center is deemed to be civilian
service creditable under section 8411 of title 5 for purposes of qualifying for survivor annuities and
disability benefits under subchapters IV and V of chapter 84 of such title, if such individual makes
payment of an amount, determined by the Office of Personnel Management, which would have been
deducted and withheld from the basic pay of such individual if such individual had been an
employee subject to section 8422 of title 5 for such period so credited, together with interest thereon.
(d) Participation in Thrift Savings Plan
An individual described under subsection (a) shall be deemed a congressional employee for
purposes of chapter 84 of title 5 including subchapter III thereof and may make contributions under
section 8432 of such title effective for the first applicable pay period beginning on or after October 6,
1992.
(e) Life insurance coverage
An individual described under subsection (a) shall be deemed an employee under section
8701(a)(3) of title 5 for purposes of life insurance coverage under chapter 87 of such title.
(f) Government contributions
Government contributions for individuals receiving benefits under this section, as computed under
sections 8423, 8432, and 8708, shall be made by the Secretary of the Senate from the appropriations
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account, within the contingent fund of the Senate, "Miscellaneous Items".
(g) Certification of creditable service
The Office of Personnel Management shall accept the certification of the Secretary of the Senate
concerning creditable service for the purpose of this section.
(h) Payment to center of amounts equal to Federal tax on employers
(1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Senate shall pay such amounts
to the Senate day care center equal to the tax on employers under section 3111 of title 26 with
respect to each employee of the Senate day care center. Such payments shall be made from the
appropriations account, within the contingent fund of the Senate, "Miscellaneous Items".
(2) The Senate day care center shall provide appropriate documentation to the Secretary of the
Senate of payment by such center of the tax described under paragraph (1), before the Secretary of
the Senate may pay any amount to such center as provided under paragraph (1).
(i) Administrative provisions
The Center shall—
(1) consult with the Secretary of the Senate on the administration of this section;
(2) maintain records on all employees covered under this section in such manner as the
Secretary of the Senate may require for administrative purposes;
(3) make deductions and withholdings from the pay of employees in the amounts determined
under sections 8422, 8432, and 8707 of title 5; and
(4) transmit such deductions and withholdings to the Secretary of the Senate for deposit and
remittance to the Office of Personnel Management.
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(j) Regulations
The Office of Personnel Management may prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of this
section.
(Pub. L. 102–392, title III, §320, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1725; Pub. L. 103–50, ch. XII, §1203(a)(1),
(b)(1), July 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 268.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXT
For Senate Resolution 269, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(A), see References in Text note set out under
section 2061 of this title.
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 214d of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
1993—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 103–50, §1203(b)(1), substituted "January 1, 1993" for "October 6, 1992".
Subsecs. (h) to (j). Pub. L. 103–50, §1203(a)(1), added subsec. (h) and redesignated former subsecs. (h) and
(i) as (i) and (j), respectively.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 103–50, ch. XII, §1203(a)(2), July 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 268, provided that: "The amendments made by
paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall take effect on the first day of the first month beginning on or after
the date of the enactment of this Act [July 2, 1993]."
Pub. L. 103–50, ch. XII, §1203(b)(2), July 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 268, provided that: "The amendment made by
paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [July 2, 1993]."
So in original. The comma probably should not appear.
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So in original. The words "of title 5" probably should precede the comma.
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US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2065 | (a) Cost of training classes, conferences, and related expenses
Notwithstanding section 1345 of title 31, the Secretary of the Senate may reimburse any individual
employed by the Senate day care center for the cost of training classes and conferences in connection
with the provision of child care services and for travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses
incurred in connection with the training classes and conferences.
(b) Documentation
The Senate day care center shall certify and provide appropriate documentation to the Secretary of
the Senate with respect to any reimbursement under this section. Reimbursements under this section
shall be made from the appropriations account "MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS" within the contingent
fund of the Senate on vouchers approved by the Secretary of the Senate.
(c) Regulations and limitations
Reimbursements under this section shall be subject to the regulations and limitations prescribed by
the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate for travel and related expenses for which
payment is authorized to be made from the contingent fund of the Senate.
(d) Effective date
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This section shall be effective on and after October 1, 1996.
(Pub. L. 104–197, title I, §6, Sept. 16, 1996, 110 Stat. 2397.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 214e of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
SUBCHAPTER V—HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FINE ARTS
PART A—UNITED STATES CAPITOL PRESERVATION COMMISSION | §2065. Reimbursement of Senate day care center employees | 1996-10-01T00:00:00 | 4aa670e5063942d2356dc64f980fa9e29897edd9463f6e916b0fa44cbdf4f569 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2081 | (a) Establishment and purposes
There is established in the Congress the United States Capitol Preservation Commission
(hereinafter in this part referred to as the "Commission") for the purposes of—
(1) providing for improvements in, preservation of, and acquisitions for, the United States
Capitol;
(2) providing for works of fine art and other property for display in the United States Capitol
and at other locations under the control of the Congress; and
(3) conducting other activities that directly facilitate, encourage, or otherwise support any
purposes specified in paragraph (1) or (2).
(b) Membership
The Commission shall be composed of the following Members of Congress:
(1) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
who shall be co-chairmen.
(2) The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Joint Committee on the Library.
(3) The Chairman and the ranking minority party member of the Committee on Rules and
Administration of the Senate, and the Chairman and the ranking minority party member of the
Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives.
(4) The majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate.
(5) The majority leader and the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
(6) The Chairman of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Senate and the
Chairman of the Commission of the House of Representatives Bicentenary, to be succeeded upon
expiration of such commissions, by a Senator or Member of the House of Representatives, as
appropriate, appointed by the Senate or House of Representatives co-chairman of the Commission,
respectively.
(7) One Senator appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate and one Senator
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(8) One Member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives and one Member of the House of Representatives appointed by the minority
leader of the House of Representatives.
(c) Designees
Each member of the Commission specified under subsection (b) (other than a member under
paragraph (7) or (8) of such subsection) may designate a Senator or Member of the House of
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Representatives, as the case may be, to serve as a member of the Commission in place of the member
so specified.
(d) Architect of the Capitol
In addition to the members under subsection (b), the Architect of the Capitol shall participate in
the activities of the Commission, ex officio, and without the right to vote.
(e) Staff support and assistance
The Senate Commission on Art, the House of Representatives Fine Arts Board, and the Architect
of the Capitol shall provide to the Commission such staff support and assistance as the Commission
may request.
(Pub. L. 100–696, title VIII, §801, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4608; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §221(7),
Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1749.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 188a of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
1996—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 104–186 substituted "House Oversight" for "House Administration".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House
Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6,
1999. | §2081. United States Capitol Preservation Commission | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 | 0acf8e4ec595a74c20af13c45efffd6fd10b8c20b49d7993b8ad0803ea59c596 |
US House of Representatives | 2, 30, §2082 | relating to works of fine art and other property
(a) In general
In carrying out the purposes referred to in section 2081(a) of this title the Commission is
authorized—
(1) to accept gifts of works of fine art, gifts of other property, and gifts of money; and
(2) to acquire property, administer property, dispose of property, and conduct other transactions
related to such purposes.
(b) Transfer and disposition of works of fine art and other property
The Commission shall, with respect to works of fine art and other property received by the
Commission—
(1) in consultation with the Joint Committee on the Library, the Senate Commission on Art, or
the House of Representatives Fine Arts Board, as the case may be, transfer such property to the
entity consulted;
(2) if a transfer described in paragraph (1) is not appropriate, dispose of the work of fine art by
sale or other transaction; and
(3) in the case of property that is not directly related to the purposes referred to in section
2081(a) of this title, dispose of such property by sale or other transaction.
(c) Requirements for conduct of transactions
In conducting transactions under this section, the Commission shall—
(1) accept money only in the form of a check or similar instrument made payable to the
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Treasury of the United States and shall deposit any such check or instrument in accordance with
section 2083 of this title;
(2) in making sales and engaging in other property transactions, take into consideration market
conditions and other relevant factors; and
(3) assure that each transaction is directly related to the purposes referred to in section 2081(a)
of this title.
(Pub. L. 100–696, title VIII, §802, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4609; Pub. L. 101–302, title III, §312(a),
May 25, 1990, 104 Stat. 245.)
EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was classified to section 188a–1 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
AMENDMENTS
1990—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 101–302 amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as
follows: "upon agreement with the Joint Committee on the Library, the Senate Commission on Art, or the
House of Representatives Fine Arts Board, as the case may be, transfer such property to the entity with which
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