One problem may be that Congressional leaders have ruled out plaques or other means of identifying private donors. Or those installed by Pew to run the fund simply may not be very energetic fundraisers. But that shouldn't be done unless it's firmly established that there's no way to raise the money privately. Surely politicians capable of raising hundreds of millions of dollars each election cycle for television ads can use their persuasive powers to ensure that the Capitol is safe and its visitors don't have to continue waiting out in the cold. It's time for the House Administration and Senate Rules and Administration panels to have hearings on the funding problems.
Lawmakers attend multiple fundraisers practically every day to help get colleagues elected.
They should be able to squeeze into their schedules a bipartisan event for a good cause.