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(D) utter loud, threatening, or abusive language, or engage in dis-
orderly or disruptive conduct, at any place in the Grounds or in
any of the Capitol Buildings with the intent to impede, disrupt, or
disturb the orderly conduct of a session of Congress or either House
of Congress, or the orderly conduct in that building of a hearing
before, or any deliberations of, a committee of Congress or either
House of Congress;
(E) obstruct, or impede passage through or within, the Grounds
or any of the Capitol Buildings;
(F) engage in an act of physical violence in the Grounds or any
of the Capitol Buildings; or
(G) parade, demonstrate, or picket in any of the Capitol Build-
ings.
(3) EXEMPTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.—This subsection does not
prohibit any act performed in the lawful discharge of official duties by—
(A) a Member of Congress;
(B) an employee of a Member of Congress;
(C) an officer or employee of Congress or a committee of Congress;
or
(D) an officer or employee of either House of Congress or a com-
mittee of that House.
(f) PARADES, ASSEMBLAGES, AND DISPLAY OF FLAGS.—Except as provided
in section 5106 of this title, a person may not—
(1) parade, stand, or move in processions or assemblages in the
Grounds; or
(2) display in the Grounds a flag, banner, or device designed or adapt-
ed to bring into public notice a party, organization, or movement.
§ 5105. Assistance to authorities by Capitol employees
Each individual employed in the service of the Federal Government in the
United States Capitol or within the United States Capitol Grounds shall pre-
vent, as far as may be in the individual’s power, a violation of a provision
of this chapter or section 9, 9A, 9B, 9C, or 14 of the Act of July 31, 1946
(ch. 707, 60 Stat. 719, 720), and shall aid the police in securing the arrest
and conviction of the individual violating the provision.
§ 5106. Suspension of prohibitions
(a) AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND.—To allow the observance in the United
States Capitol Grounds of occasions of national interest becoming the cog-
nizance and entertainment of Congress, the President of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House of Representatives concurrently may suspend any of the
prohibitions contained in sections 5103 and 5104 of this title that would pre-
vent the use of the roads and walks within the Grounds by processions or as-
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semblages, and the use in the Grounds of suitable decorations, music, address-
es, and ceremonies, if responsible officers have been appointed and the Presi-
dent and the Speaker determine that adequate arrangements have been made
to maintain suitable order and decorum in the proceedings and to guard the
United States Capitol and its grounds from injury.
(b) POWER TO SUSPEND PROHIBITIONS IN ABSENCE OF PRESIDENT OR
SPEAKER.—If either the President or Speaker is absent from the District of
Columbia, the authority to suspend devolves on the other officer. If both offi-
cers are absent, the authority devolves on the Capitol Police Board.
(c) AUTHORITY OF MAYOR TO PERMIT USE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE.—Not-
withstanding subsection (a) and section 5104(f) of this title, the Capitol Police
Board may grant the Mayor of the District of Columbia authority to permit
the use of Louisiana Avenue for any of the purposes prohibited by section
5104(f).
§ 5107. Concerts on grounds
Sections 5102, 5103, 5104(b)–(f), 5105, 5105, and 5109 of this title and
sections 9, 9A, 9B, and 9C of the Act of July 31, 1946 (ch. 707, 60 Stat.
719, 720), do not prohibit a band in the service of the Federal Government
from giving concerts in the United States Capitol Grounds at times which
will not interfere with Congress and as authorized by the Architect of the
Capitol.
§ 5108. Audit of private organizations
A private organization (except a political party or committee constituted
for the election of federal officials), whether or not organized for profit and
whether or not any of its income inures to the benefit of any person, that
performs services or conducts activities in the United States Capitol Buildings
or Grounds is subject to a special audit of its accounts for each year in which
it performs those services or conducts those activities. The Comptroller General
shall conduct the audit and report the results of the audit to the Senate and
the House of Representatives.
§ 5109. Penalties
(a) FIREARMS, DANGEROUS WEAPONS, EXPLOSIVES, OR INCENDIARY DE-
VICE OFFENSES.—An individual or group violating section 5104(e)(1) of this
title, or attempting to commit a violation, shall be fined under title 18, im-
prisoned for not more than five years, or both.
(b) OTHER OFFENSES.—A person violating section 5103 or 5104(b), (c),
(d), (e)(2), or (f) of this title, or attempting to commit a violation, shall be
fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
(c) PROCEDURE.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—An action for a violation of this chapter or section
9, 9A, 9B, 9C or 14 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (ch. 707, 60 Stat. 719,
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720), including an attempt or a conspiracy to commit a violation, shall
be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the United States.
This chapter and sections 9, 9A, 9B, 9C and 14 do not supersede any
provision of federal law or the laws of the District of Columbia. Where
the conduct violating this chapter or section 9, 9A, 9B, 9C or 14 also
violates federal law or the laws of the District of Columbia, both viola-
tions may be joined in a single action.
(2) VENUE.—An action under this section for a violation of—
(A) section 5104(e)(1) of this title or for conduct that constitutes
a felony under federal law or the laws of the District of Columbia
shall be brought in the United States District Court for the District
of Columbia; and
(B) any other section referred to in subsection (a) may be brought
in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
(3) AMOUNT OF PENALTY.— The penalty which may be imposed on
a person convicted in an action under this subsection is the highest pen-
alty authorized by any of the laws the defendant is convicted of violating.
PART C—FEDERAL BUILDING COMPLEXES
CHAPTER 61—UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL
Sec.
6101.
Definitions and application.
6102.
Regulations.
SUBCHAPTER II—BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
6111.
Supreme Court Building.
6112.
Supreme Court Building and grounds employees.
6113.
Duties of the Superintendent of the Supreme Court Building.
6114.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden.
SUBCHAPTER III—POLICING AUTHORITY
6121.
General.
6122.
Designation of members of the Supreme Court Police.
6123.
Authority of Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia.
SUBCHAPTER IV—PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
6131.
Public travel in Supreme Court grounds.
6132.
Sale of articles, signs, and solicitation in Supreme Court Building and grounds.
6133.
Property in the Supreme Court Building and grounds.
6134.
Firearms, fireworks, speeches, and objectionable language in the Supreme Court Building
and grounds.
6135.
Parades, assemblages, and display of flags in the Supreme Court Building and grounds.
6136.
Suspension of prohibitions against use of Supreme Court grounds.
6137.
Penalties.
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL
§ 6101. Definitions and application
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) OFFICIAL GUEST OF THE SUPREME COURT.—The term ‘‘official
guest of the Supreme Court’’ means an individual who is a guest of the
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Supreme Court, as determined by the Chief Justice of the United States
or any Associate Justice of the Supreme Court;
(2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means a State of the United States, the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the North-
ern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall
Islands, Palau, and any territory or possession of the United States; and
(b) APPLICATION.—For purposes of section 6102 of this title and sub-
chapters III and IV, the Supreme Court grounds—
(1) extend to the line of the face of—
(A) the east curb of First Street Northeast, between Maryland Av-
enue Northeast and East Capitol Street;
(B) the south curb of Maryland Avenue Northeast, between First
Street Northeast and Second Street Northeast;
(C) the west curb of Second Street Northeast, between Maryland
Avenue Northeast and East Capitol Street; and
(D) the north curb of East Capitol Street between First Street
Northeast and Second Street Northeast; and
(2) comprise any property under the custody and control of the Su-
preme Court as part of the Supreme Court grounds, including property
acquired as provided by law on behalf of the Federal Government in lots
2, 3, 800, 801, and 802 in square 758 in the District of Columbia as
an addition to the grounds of the Supreme Court Building.
§ 6102. Regulations
(a) AUTHORITY OF THE MARSHAL.—In addition to the restrictions and re-
quirements specified in subchapter IV, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may
prescribe regulations, approved by the Chief Justice of the United States, that
are necessary for—
(1) the adequate protection of the Supreme Court Building and
grounds and of individuals and property in the Building and grounds;
and
(2) the maintenance of suitable order and decorum within the Build-
ing and grounds.
(b) POSTING REQUIREMENT.—All regulations prescribed under this section
shall be posted in a public place at the Building and shall be made reasonably
available to the public in writing.
SUBCHAPTER II—BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
§ 6111. Supreme Court Building
(a) IN GENERAL.—
(1) STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CARE.—The Architect of the Cap-
itol shall have charge of the structural and mechanical care of the Su-
preme Court Building, including—
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(A) the care and maintenance of the grounds; and
(B) the supplying of all mechanical furnishings and mechanical
equipment for the Building.
(2) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.—The Architect shall direct the op-
eration and maintenance of the mechanical equipment and repair of the
building.
(3) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—The Architect may enter into all nec-
essary contracts to carry out this subsection.
(b) AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS..—Amounts appropriated under—
(1) subsection (a) and sections 6112 and 6113 of this title are avail-
able for—
(A) expenses of heating and air-conditioning refrigeration sup-
plied by the Capitol Power Plant, advancements for which shall be
made and deposited in the Treasury to the credit of appropriations
provided for the Capitol Power Plant; and
(B) the purchase of electrical energy; and
(2) the heading ‘‘SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES’’ and
‘‘CARE OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS’’ are available for—
(A) improvements, maintenance, repairs, equipment, supplies,
materials, and appurtenances;
(B) special clothing for workers;
(C) personal and other services (including temporary labor with-
out regard to chapter 51, subchapter III of chapter 53, and sub-
chapter III of chapter 83, of title 5); and
(D) without compliance with section 3709 of the Revised Statutes
(41 U.S.C. 5)—
(i) for snow removal (by hire of personnel and equipment or
under contract); and
(ii) for the replacement of electrical transformers containing
polychlorinated biphenyls.
§ 6112. Supreme Court Building and grounds employees
Employees required to carry out section 6111(a) of this title shall be—
(1) appointed by the Architect of the Capitol with the approval of the
Chief Justice of the United States;
(2) compensated in accordance with chapter 51 and subchapter III of
chapter 53 of title 5; and
(3) subject to subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5.
§ 6113. Duties of the Superintendent of the Supreme Court
Building
Except as provided in section 6111(a) of this title, all duties and work re-
quired for the operation, domestic care, and custody of the Supreme Court
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§ 6136. Suspension of prohibitions against use of Supreme
Court grounds
To allow the observance of authorized ceremonies in the Supreme Court
Building and grounds, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may suspend for
those occasions any of the prohibitions contained in this subchapter as may
be necessary for the occasion if—
(1) responsible officers have been appointed; and
(2) the Marshal determines that adequate arrangements have been
made—
(A) to maintain suitable order and decorum in the proceedings;
and
(B) to protect the Supreme Court Building and grounds and in-
dividuals and property in the Building and grounds.
§ 6137. Penalties
(a) IN GENERAL.—An individual who violates this subchapter, or a regula-
tion prescribed under section 6102 of this title, shall be fined under title 18,
imprisoned not more than 60 days, or both.
(b) VENUE AND PROCEDURE.—Prosecution for a violation described in sub-
section (a) shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, on in-
formation by the United States Attorney or an Assistant United States Attor-
ney.
(c) OFFENSES INVOLVING PROPERTY DAMAGE OVER $100.—If during the
commission of a violation described in subsection (a), public property is dam-
aged in an amount exceeding $100, the period of imprisonment for the offense
may be not more than five years.
CHAPTER 63—SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL
GALLERY OF ART, AND JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Sec.
6301.
Definition.
6302.
Public use of grounds.
6303.
Unlawful activities.
6304.
Additional regulations.
6305.
Suspension of regulations.
6306.
Policing of buildings and grounds.
6307.
Penalties.
§ 6301. Definition
In this chapter, the term ‘‘specified buildings and grounds’’ means—
(1) SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.—The Smithsonian Institution and its
grounds, which include the following:
(A) SMITHSONIAN BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ON THE NATIONAL
MALL.—The Smithsonian Building, the Arts and Industries Build-
ing, the Freer Gallery of Art, the National Air and Space Museum,
the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of
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American History, the National Museum of the American Indian,
the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the Arthur M.
Sackler Gallery, the National Museum of African Art, the S. Dillon
Ripley Center, and all other buildings of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion within the Mall, including the entrance walks, unloading areas,
and other pertinent service roads and parking areas.
(B) NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK.—The National Zoological Park
comprising all the buildings, streets, service roads, walks, and other
areas within the boundary fence of the National Zoological Park in
the District of Columbia and including the public space between
that fence and the face of the curb lines of the adjacent city streets.
(C) OTHER SMITHSONIAN BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.—All other
buildings, service roads, walks, and other areas within the exterior
boundaries of any real estate or land or interest in land (including
temporary use) that the Smithsonian Institution acquires and that
the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution determines to be nec-
essary for the adequate protection of individuals or property in the
Smithsonian Institution and suitable for administration as a part
of the Smithsonian Institution.
(2) NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART.—The National Gallery of Art and its
grounds, which extend—
(A) to the line of the face of the south curb of Constitution Avenue
Northwest, between Seventh Street Northwest, and Fourth Street
Northwest, to the line of the face of the west curb of Fourth Street
Northwest, between Constitution Avenue Northwest, and Madison
Drive Northwest; to the line of the face of the north curb of Madison
Drive Northwest, between Fourth Street Northwest, and Seventh
Street Northwest; and to the line of the face of the east curb of Sev-
enth Street Northwest, between Madison Drive Northwest, and Con-
stitution Avenue Northwest;
(B) to the line of the face of the south curb of Pennsylvania Ave-
nue Northwest, between Fourth Street and Third Street Northwest,
to the line of the face of the west curb of Third Street Northwest,
between Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Drive Northwest, to the
line of the face of the north curb of Madison Drive Northwest, be-
tween Third Street and Fourth Street Northwest, and to the line of
the face of the east curb of Fourth Street Northwest, between Penn-
sylvania Avenue and Madison Drive Northwest; and
(C) to the line of the face of the south curb of Constitution Avenue
Northwest, between Ninth Street Northwest and Seventh Street
Northwest; to the line of the face of the west curb of Seventh Street
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Northwest, between Constitution Avenue Northwest and Madison
Drive Northwest; to the line of the face of the north curb of Madison
Drive Northwest, between Seventh Street Northwest and the line of
the face of the east side of the east retaining wall of the Ninth Street
Expressway Northwest; and to the line of the face of the east side
of the east retaining wall of the Ninth Street Expressway Northwest,
between Madison Drive Northwest and Constitution Avenue North-
west.
(3) JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.—The
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which extends to the
line of the west face of the west retaining walls and curbs of the Inner
Loop Freeway on the east, the north face of the north retaining walls
and curbs of the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge approaches on the south, the
east face of the east retaining walls and curbs of Rock Creek Parkway
on the west, and the south curbs of New Hampshire Avenue and F Street
on the north, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Transfer of John
F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’’, numbered 844/82563 and
dated April 20, 1994 (as amended by the map entitled ‘‘Transfer of John
F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’’, numbered 844/82563A and
dated May 22, 1997), which shall be on file and available for public in-
spection in the office of the National Capital Region, National Park
Service.
§ 6302. Public use of grounds
Public travel in, and occupancy of, the grounds specified under section
6301 of this title are restricted to the sidewalks and other paved surfaces, ex-
cept in the National Zoological Park.
§ 6303. Unlawful activities
(a) DISPLAYS AND SOLICITATIONS.—It is unlawful for anyone other than
an authorized employee or concessionaire to carry out any of the following
activities within the specified buildings and grounds:
(1) Offer or expose any article for sale.
(2) Display any sign, placard, or other form of advertisement.
(3) Solicit alms, subscriptions, or contributions.
(b) TOUCHING
OF, OR INJURIES
TO, PROPERTY.—It is unlawful for
anyone—
(1) other than an authorized employee, to touch or handle objects of
art or scientific or historical objects on exhibition within the specified
buildings or grounds; or
(2) to step or climb on, remove, or in any way injure any object of
art, exhibit (including an exhibit animal), equipment, seat, wall, foun-
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tain, or other erection or architectural feature, or any tree, shrub, plant,
or turf, within the specified buildings or grounds.
§ 6304. Additional regulations
(a) AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS.—In addition
to the restrictions and requirements specified in sections 6302 and 6303 of
this title, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Trustees of the Na-
tional Gallery of Art, and the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts may prescribe for their respective agencies regulations
necessary for—
(1) the adequate protection of the specified buildings and grounds and
individuals and property in those buildings and grounds; and
(2) the maintenance of suitable order and decorum within the specified
buildings and grounds, including the control of traffic and parking of
vehicles in the National Zoological Park and all other areas in the Dis-
trict of Columbia under their control.
(b) PUBLICATION IN FEDERAL REGISTER.—A regulation prescribed under
this section shall be published in the Federal Register and is not effective until
the expiration of 10 days after the date of publication.
§ 6305. Suspension of regulations
To allow authorized services, training programs, and ceremonies in the
specified buildings and grounds, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution,
the Trustees of the National Gallery of Art, and the Trustees of the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (or their designees) may suspend for
their respective agencies any of the prohibitions contained in sections 6302
and 6303 of this title as may be necessary for the occasion or circumstance
if—
(1) responsible officers have been appointed; and
(2) the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Trustees of the
National Gallery of Art, and the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts (or their designees) determine that adequate ar-
rangements have been made—
(A) to maintain suitable order and decorum in the proceedings;
and
(B) to protect the specified buildings and grounds and persons
and property in those buildings and on those grounds.
§ 6306. Policing of buildings and grounds
(a) DESIGNATION OF EMPLOYEES AS SPECIAL POLICE.—Subject to section
5375 of title 5, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Trustees of
the National Gallery of Art, and the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts (or their designees) may designate employees of their
respective agencies as special police, without additional compensation, for
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duty in connection with the policing of their respective specified buildings
and grounds.
(b) POWERS.—The employees designated as special police under subsection
(a)—
(1) may, within the specified buildings and grounds, enforce, and
make arrests for violations of, sections 6302 and 6303 of this title, any
regulation prescribed under section 6304 of this title, federal or state law,
or any regulation prescribed under federal or state law; and
(2) may enforce concurrently with the United States Park Police the
laws and regulations applicable to the National Capital Parks, and may
make arrests for violations of sections 6302 and 6303 of this title, within
the several areas located within the exterior boundaries of the face of the
curb lines of the squares within which the specified buildings and
grounds are located.
(c) UNIFORMS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.—The employees designated as spe-
cial police under subsection (a) may be provided, without charge, with uni-
forms and other equipment as may be necessary for the proper performance
of their duties, including badges, revolvers, and ammunition.
§ 6307. Penalties
(a) IN GENERAL.—
(1) PENALTY.—A person violating section 6302 or 6303 of this title,
or a regulation prescribed under section 6304 of this title, shall be fined
under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 60 days, or both.
(2) PROCEDURE.—Prosecution for an offense under this subsection
shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, by informa-
tion by the United States Attorney or an Assistant United States Attor-
ney.
(b) OFFENSES INVOLVING PROPERTY DAMAGE OVER $100.—
(1) PENALTY.—If in the commission of a violation described in sub-
section (a), property is damaged in an amount exceeding $100, the pe-
riod of imprisonment for the offense may be not more than five years.
(2) VENUE AND PROCEDURE.—Prosecution of an offense under this
subsection shall be in the United States District Court for the District
of Columbia by indictment. Prosecution may be on information by the
United States Attorney or an Assistant United States Attorney if the de-
fendant, after being advised of the nature of the charge and of rights of
the defendant, waives in open court prosecution by indictment.
CHAPTER 65—THURGOOD MARSHALL FEDERAL
JUDICIARY BUILDING
Sec.
6501.
Definition.
6502.
Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building.
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6503.
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building.
6504.
Lease of building.
6505.
Structural and mechanical care and security.
6506.
Allocation of space.
6507.
Account in Treasury.
§ 6501. Definition
In this chapter, the term ‘‘Chief Justice’’ means the Chief Justice of the
United States or the designee of the Chief Justice, except that when there is
a vacancy in the office of the Chief Justice, the most senior associate justice
of the Supreme Court shall be deemed to be the Chief Justice for purposes of
this chapter until the vacancy is filled.
§ 6502. Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
(a) ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION.—There is a Federal Judiciary
Building in Washington, D.C., known and designated as the ‘‘Thurgood Mar-
shall Federal Judiciary Building’’.
(b) TITLE.—
(1) SQUARES 721 AND 722.—Title to squares 721 and 722 remains in
the Federal Government.
(2) BUILDING.—Title to the Building and other improvements con-
structed or otherwise made immediately reverts to the Government at the
expiration of not more than 30 years from the effective date of the lease
agreement referred to in section 6504 of this title without payment of
any compensation by the Government.
(c) LIMITATIONS.—
(1) SIZE OF BUILDING.—The Building (excluding parking facilities)
may not exceed 520,000 gross square feet in size above the level of Colum-
bia Plaza in the District of Columbia.
(2) HEIGHT OF BUILDING.—The height of the Building and other im-
provements shall be compatible with the height of surrounding Govern-
ment and historic buildings and conform to the provisions of the Act of
June 1, 1910 (ch. 263, 36 Stat. 452) (known as the Building Height Act
of 1910).
(3) DESIGN.—The Building and other improvements shall—
(A) be designed in harmony with historical and Government
buildings in the vicinity;
(B) reflect the symbolic importance and historic character of the
United States Capitol and other buildings on the United States
Capitol Grounds; and
(C) represent the dignity and stability of the Government.
(d) APPROVAL OF CHIEF JUSTICE.—All final decisions regarding architec-
tural design of the Building are subject to the approval of the Chief Justice.
(e) CHILLED WATER AND STEAM FROM CAPITOL POWER PLANT.—If the
Building is connected with the Capitol Power Plant, the Architect of the Cap-
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itol shall furnish chilled water and steam from the Plant to the Building on
a reimbursable basis.
(f) CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.—The Building and other improvements
constructed under this chapter shall meet all standards applicable to construc-
tion of a federal building.
(g) ACCOUNTING SYSTEM.—The Architect shall maintain an accounting
system for operation and maintenance of the Building and other improve-
ments which will allow accurate projections of the dates and cost of major
repairs, improvements, reconstructions, and replacements of the Building and
improvements and other capital expenditures on the Building and improve-
ments.
(h) NONAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LAWS.—
(1) BUILDING CODES, PERMITS, OR INSPECTION.—The Building is not
subject to any law of the District of Columbia relating to building codes,
permits, or inspection, including any such law enacted by Congress.
(2) TAXES.—The Building and other improvements constructed under
this chapter are not subject to any law of the District of Columbia relat-
ing to real estate and personal property taxes, special assessments, or
other taxes, including any such law enacted by Congress.
§ 6503. Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
(a) ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP.—There is a Commission for the
Judiciary Office Building, composed of the following 13 members or their des-
ignees:
(1) Two individuals appointed by the Chief Justice from among jus-
tices of the Supreme Court and other judges of the United States.
(2) The members of the House Office Building Commission.
(3) The majority leader and minority leader of the Senate.
(4) The Chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration.
(5) The Chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
(6) The Chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
(b) QUORUM.—Seven members of the Commission is a quorum.
(c) DUTIES.—The Commission is responsible for the supervision of the de-
sign, construction, operation, maintenance, structural, mechanical, and do-
mestic care, and security of the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Build-
ing. The Commission shall prescribe regulations to govern the actions of the
Architect of the Capitol under this chapter and to govern the use and occu-
pancy of all space in the Building.
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§ 6504. Lease of building
(a) LEASE AGREEMENT.—Under an agreement with the person selected to
construct the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, the Architect of
the Capitol shall lease the Building to carry out the objectives of this chapter.
(b) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF LEASE AGREEMENT.—The agreement in-
cludes at a minimum the following:
(1) LIMIT ON LENGTH OF LEASE.—The Architect will lease the Build-
ing and other improvements for not more than 30 years from the effective
date of the agreement.
(2) RENTAL RATE.—The rental rate per square foot of occupiable space
for all space in the Building and other improvements will be in the best
interest of the Federal Government and will carry out the objectives of
this chapter. The aggregate rental rate for all space in the Building and
other improvements shall produce an amount at least equal to the
amount necessary to amortize the cost of development of squares 721 and
722 in the District of Columbia over the life of the lease.
(3) AUTHORITY TO MAKE SPACE AVAILABLE AND SUBLEASE SPACE.—
The Architect may make space available and sublease space in the Build-
ing and other improvements in accordance with section 6506 of this title.
(4) OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The agreement contains terms
and conditions the Architect prescribes to carry out the objectives of this
chapter.
(c) OBLIGATION OF AMOUNTS.—Obligation of amounts for lease payments
under this section may only be made—
(1) on an annual basis; and
(2) from the account described in section 6507 of this title.
§ 6505. Structural and mechanical care and security
(a) STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CARE.—The Architect of the Capitol,
under the direction of the Commission for the Judiciary Office Building—
(1) is responsible for the structural and mechanical care and mainte-
nance of the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building and im-
provements, including the care and maintenance of the grounds of the
Building, in the same manner and to the same extent as for the struc-
tural and mechanical care and maintenance of the Supreme Court
Building under section 6111 of this title; and
(2) shall perform all other duties and work required for the operation
and domestic care of the Building and improvements.
(b) SECURITY.—
(1) CAPITOL POLICE.—The United States Capitol Police—
(A) are responsible for all exterior security of the Building and
other improvements constructed under this chapter; and
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(B) may police the Building and other improvements, including
the interior and exterior, and may make arrests within the interior
and exterior of the Building and other improvements for any viola-
tion of federal or state law or the laws of the District of Columbia,
or any regulation prescribed under any of those laws.
(2) MARSHAL OF THE SUPREME COURT.—This chapter does not inter-
fere with the obligation of the Marshal of the Supreme Court to protect
justices, officers, employees, or other personnel of the Supreme Court who
may occupy the Building and other improvements.
(3) REIMBURSEMENT.—The Architect shall transfer from the account
described in section 6507 of this title amounts necessary to reimburse the
United States Capitol Police for expenses incurred in providing exterior
security under this subsection. The Capitol Police may accept amounts
the Architect transfers under this paragraph. Those amounts shall be
credited to the appropriation account charged by the Capitol Police in
carrying out security duties.
§ 6506. Allocation of space
(a) PRIORITY.—
(1) JUDICIAL BRANCH.—Subject to this section, the Architect of the
Capitol shall make available to the judicial branch of the Federal Gov-
ernment all space in the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
and other improvements constructed under this chapter. The space shall
be made available on a reimbursable basis and substantially in accord-
ance with the report referred to in section 3(b)(1) of the Judiciary Office
Building Development Act (Public Law 100–480, 102 Stat. 2330).
(2) OTHER FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.—The Architect may
make available to federal governmental entities which are not part of the
judicial branch and which are not staff of Members of Congress or con-
gressional committees any space in the Building and other improvements
that the Chief Justice decides is not needed by the judicial branch. The
space shall be made available on a reimbursable basis.
(3) OTHER PERSONS.—If any space remains, the Architect may sub-
lease it pursuant to subsection (e), under the direction of the Commission
for the Judiciary Office Building, to any person.
(b) SPACE FOR JUDICIAL BRANCH AND OTHER FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL
ENTITIES.—Space made available under subsection (a)(1) or (2) is subject
to—
(1) terms and conditions necessary to carry out the objectives of this
chapter; and
(2) reimbursement at the rate established under section 6504(b)(2) of
this title plus an amount necessary to pay each year for the cost of ad-