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2 U.S.C. § 2133 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2133. Acceptance and supervision of works of fine arts
The Joint Committee on the Library, whenever, in their judgment, it is expedient, are authorized to accept any work of the fine arts, on behalf of Congress, which may be offered, and to assign the same such place in the Capitol as they may deem suitable, and shall have the supervision of all works of art that may be placed in the Capitol.
(R.S. § 1831.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 188 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. § 1831 derived from act June 10, 1872, ch. 415, § 1, 17 Stat. 362.
2 U.S.C. § 2134 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2134. Art exhibits
No work of art or manufacture other than the property of the United States shall be exhibited in the National Statuary Hall, the Rotunda, Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center, or the corridors of the Capitol.
(R.S. § 1815; Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 130, 18 Stat. 376; Mar. 3, 1879, ch. 182, 20 Stat. 391; Pub. L. 110–437, title I, § 101(f)(2), Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4985.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 189 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. 3, 1879, popularly known as the “Sundry Civil Appropriation Act, fiscal year 1879”.
R.S. § 1815 derived from act July 20, 1868, ch. 176, § 6, 15 Stat. 110.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–437 inserted “Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center,” after “Rotunda,”.
2 U.S.C. § 2135 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2135. Private studios and works of art
No room in the Capitol shall be used for private studios or works of art, without permission from the Joint Committee on the Library, given in writing; and it shall be the duty of the Architect of the Capitol to carry this provision into effect.
(Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 130, 18 Stat. 376.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 190 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.
2 U.S.C. § 2141 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2141. Supervision of Botanic Garden
The supervision of the Capitol police shall extend over the Botanical Garden.
(R.S. § 1826.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 215 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. § 1826 derived from Res. July 15, 1870, No. 131, 16 Stat. 391.
2 U.S.C. § 2142 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2142. Superintendent of Botanic Garden and greenhouses
There shall be a superintendent and assistants in the Botanical Garden and greenhouses, who shall be under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library.
(R.S. § 1827.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 216 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. § 1827 derived from act Mar. 3, 1873, ch. 226, § 1, 17 Stat. 491.
2 U.S.C. § 2143 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2143. Utilization of personnel by Architect of the Capitol for maintenance and operation of Botanic Garden
On and after December 27, 1974, with the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library, the Architect of the Capitol may utilize personnel paid from appropriations under his control for performance of administrative and clerical duties in connection with the maintenance and operation of the United States Botanic Garden, to such extent as he may deem feasible.
(Pub. L. 93–554, title I, ch. III, Dec. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1777.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 216b 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.
2 U.S.C. § 2144 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2144. Disbursement of appropriations for Botanic Garden
On and after November 5, 1990, all appropriations made on account of the Botanic Garden shall be disbursed for that purpose in the same manner as other appropriations under the control of the Architect of the Capitol.
(Pub. L. 101–520, title II, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2270.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 216d 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.
2 U.S.C. § 2145 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2145. Restriction on use of appropriation for Botanic Garden
On and after July 31, 1958, no part of any appropriation for the Botanic Garden shall be used for the distribution, by congressional allotment, of trees, plants, shrubs, or other nursery stock.
(Pub. L. 85–570, July 31, 1958, 72 Stat. 450.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 216a 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.
2 U.S.C. § 2147 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2147. Plant material exchanges
On and after July 8, 1935, plant material exchanges may be made with botanic gardens, institutions, municipal parks, and gardens.
(July 8, 1935, ch. 374, 49 Stat. 471.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 217a 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. under heading “BOTANIC GARDEN” in act of July 8, 1935, known as the “Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1936”.
2 U.S.C. § 2162a (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2162a. Promoting maximum efficiency in operation of Capitol Power Plant
(a) Steam boilers
(1) In general
The Architect of the Capitol shall take such steps as may be necessary to operate the steam boilers at the Capitol Power Plant in the most energy efficient manner possible to minimize carbon emissions and operating costs, including adjusting steam pressures and adjusting the operation of the boilers to take into account variations in demand, including seasonality, for the use of the system.
(2) Effective date
The Architect shall implement the steps required under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after December 19, 2007.
(b) Chiller plant
(1) In general
The Architect of the Capitol shall take such steps as may be necessary to operate the chiller plant at the Capitol Power Plant in the most energy efficient manner possible to minimize carbon emissions and operating costs, including adjusting water temperatures and adjusting the operation of the chillers to take into account variations in demand, including seasonality, for the use of the system.
(2) Effective date
The Architect shall implement the steps required under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after December 19, 2007.
(c) Meters
Not later than 90 days after December 19, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall evaluate the accuracy of the meters in use at the Capitol Power Plant and correct them as necessary.
(d) Report on implementation
Not later than 180 days after December 19, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall complete the implementation of the requirements of this section and submit a report describing the actions taken and the energy efficiencies achieved to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title V, § 504, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1656.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 2163 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2163. Capitol Grounds shuttle service
Funds appropriated for any available account of the Architect of the Capitol after October 1, 1976, shall be available for the purchase or rental, maintenance and operation of passenger motor vehicles to provide shuttle service for Members and employees of Congress to and from the buildings in the Legislative group.
(Pub. L. 94–440, title VI, Oct. 1, 1976, 90 Stat. 1453; Pub. L. 115–31, div. I, title I, § 1206(a), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 582.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 223 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.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Pub. L. 115–31 substituted “appropriated for any available account of the Architect of the Capitol” for “appropriated under this heading”, which had been editorially changed to read “appropriated for the Capitol Grounds” to reflect the heading appearing in the Act.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2017 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 115–31, div. I, title I, § 1206(b), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 582, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2017 and each succeeding fiscal year.”
2 U.S.C. § 2164 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2164. Transportation of House Pages by Capitol Grounds shuttle service
The passenger motor vehicles authorized by section 2163 of this title to provide a shuttle service for Members and employees of Congress may be used for the transportation of House Pages to and from special events associated with their education when approved by the House of Representatives Page Board: Provided further, That the use of the said passenger motor vehicles for transportation of House Pages shall not interfere with the shuttle service for Members and employees of the Congress.
(Pub. L. 99–151, title I, Nov. 13, 1985, 99 Stat. 801.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 224 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.
2 U.S.C. § 2165 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2165. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–437, title I, § 101(e), Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4985
text: Section, Pub. L. 90–264, title III, § 301, Mar. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 46; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 221(16), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1750, related to Capitol educational and informational center and information and distribution stations and operation agreements.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 831 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.
2 U.S.C. § 2166 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2166. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–437, title IV, § 422(a), Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4996
text: Section, Pub. L. 91–510, title IV, § 441, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1190; Pub. L. 95–94, title I, Aug. 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 671; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 221(17), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1750; Pub. L. 104–279, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3358, related to Capitol Guide Service. See section 2241 of this title.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 851 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.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective first day of first pay period (applicable to employees transferred under section 2241 of this title) on or after 30 days after Oct. 20, 2008, see section 422(d) of Pub. L. 110–437, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 2167 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2167. Congressional Award Youth Park
(a) Designation
The parcel of approximately 5 acres of land located on the Capitol Grounds and described in subsection (b) shall be known and designated as the “Congressional Award Youth Park”.
(b) Area included
(1) In general
The parcel of land described in subsection (a) is—
(A) bounded on the north by Constitution Avenue, N.W.;
(B) bounded on the east by First Street, N.W.;
(C) bounded on the south by Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.; and
(D) bounded on the west by Third Street N.W.
(2) Extension
The park shall extend to the curbs of the streets described in paragraph (1).
(c) Design
(1) Competition
The Architect of the Capitol shall sponsor a competition for the design of the park, based on specifications developed by the Architect.
(2) Specifications
(A) In general
Not later than June 30, 2002, the Architect, in consultation with the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate, and the Speaker and the minority leader of the House of Representatives, shall develop the specifications for the park.
(B) Requirements
(i) In general
The specifications shall require an outdoor design that is accessible to the public.
(ii) Inclusions
To the maximum extent practicable, the specifications shall include requirements for—
(I) a fountain;
(II) extensive use of trees and flowering plants from each of the 50 States;
(III) large-scale replicas of the medals awarded under the Congressional Award Program; and
(IV) the inscription of the names of all Congressional Award recipients.
(3) Selection
(A) In general
As soon as practicable after the competition is completed, the Architect shall forward at least 3 designs, with recommendations, to the United States Capitol Preservation Commission.
(B) Final selection
The United States Capitol Preservation Commission shall select and approve the final design from among the 3 designs submitted under subparagraph (A).
(d) Funding
Funds otherwise made available to the Architect of the Capitol under this Act shall be available to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 107–68, title I, § 134, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 582.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is Pub. L. 107–68, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 560, as amended, known as the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 217c 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.
2 U.S.C. § 2169 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2169. Capitol complex E–85 refueling station
(a) Construction
The Architect of the Capitol may construct a fuel tank and pumping system for E–85 fuel at or within close proximity to the Capitol Grounds Fuel Station.
(b) Use
The E–85 fuel tank and pumping system shall be available for use by all legislative branch vehicles capable of operating with E–85 fuel, subject to such other legislative branch agencies reimbursing the Architect of the Capitol for the costs of E–85 fuel used by such other legislative branch vehicles.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $640,000 for fiscal year 2008.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title V, § 502, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1655.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 2181 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2181. Assignment of space for meetings of joint committees, conference committees, etc.
The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall cause a survey to be made of available space within the Capitol which could be utilized for joint committee meetings, meetings of conference committees, and other meetings, requiring the attendance of both Senators and Members of the House of Representatives; and shall recommend the reassignment of such space to accommodate such meetings.
(Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title II, § 242, 60 Stat. 839.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 174d–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.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Aug. 2, 1946, see section 245 of act Aug. 2, 1946, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 2182 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2182. Use of space formerly occupied by Library of Congress
The rooms and space recently occupied by the Library of Congress in the Capitol building shall be divided into three stories, the third story of which shall be fitted up and used for a reference library for the Senate and House of Representatives, and that portion of the other two stories north of a line drawn east and west through the center of the Rotunda shall be used for such purpose as may be designated by the Senate of the United States, and that portion of the first and second stories south of said line shall be used for such purpose as may be designated by the House of Representatives.
(June 6, 1900, No. 33, 31 Stat. 719.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 190b 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.
2 U.S.C. § 2183 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2183. Protection of buildings and property
The Sergeants at Arms of the Senate and of the House of Representatives are authorized to make such regulations as they may deem necessary for preserving the peace and securing the Capitol from defacement, and for the protection of the public property therein, and they shall have power to arrest and detain any person violating such regulations, until such person can be brought before the proper authorities for trial.
(R.S. § 1820.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 193 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. § 1820 derived from acts Mar. 30, 1867, ch. 20, § 2, 15 Stat. 12; Apr. 29, 1876, ch. 86, 19 Stat. 41.
2 U.S.C. § 2184 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2184. Purchase of furniture or carpets for House or Senate
No furniture or carpets for either House shall be purchased without the written order of the chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration, for the Senate, or without the written order of the chairman of the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives, for the House of Representatives.
(R.S. § 1816; Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title I, § 102, title II, § 224, 60 Stat. 814, 838; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 221(2), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1748.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 170 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. § 1816 derived from Res. Apr. 16, 1862, No. 28, 12 Stat. 617; acts Mar. 30, 1867, ch. 24, § 2, 15 Stat. 13; July 20, 1868, ch. 177, § 1, 15 Stat. 115; Mar. 3, 1869, ch. 121, § 1, 15 Stat. 283, 284; Mar. 3, 1871, ch. 114, § 1, 16 Stat. 500; Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 287, 19 Stat. 147.
Provision of R.S. § 1816 relating to repairs of Capitol is classified to section 1814 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–186 substituted “House Oversight of the House of Representatives, for the House of Representatives” for “Accounts of the House of Representatives, for the House”.
1946—Act Aug. 2, 1946, substituted “Committee on Rules and Administration” for “Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: 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.
heading: Effective Date of 1946 Amendment
text: 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.
2 U.S.C. § 2185 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2185. Estimates for improvements in grounds
All changes and improvements in the Capitol grounds, including approaches to the Capitol, shall be estimated for in detail, showing what modifications are proposed and the estimate cost of the same.
(Mar. 3, 1883, ch. 143, 22 Stat. 621.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 173 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. 3, 1883, popularly known as the “Sundry Civil Appropriation Act, fiscal year 1884”.
heading: Similar Provisions
text: Enlargement of the Capitol grounds by the acquisition of certain squares in the city of Washington, provided by the following Sundry Civil Appropriation Acts for the fiscal years 1911, 1912, 1913, and 1914.
June 23, 1913, ch. 3, 38 Stat. 44.
Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 355, 37 Stat. 454.
Mar. 4, 1911, ch. 285, 36 Stat. 1414.
June 25, 1910, ch. 384, 36 Stat. 738.
2 U.S.C. § 2186 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2186. Square 580 landscape maintenance
For fiscal year 2016 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Architect of the Capitol, in consultation with the District of Columbia, is authorized to maintain and improve the landscape features, excluding streets, in Square 580 up to the beginning of I–395.
(Pub. L. 114–113, div. I, title II, § 206, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2672.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation act:
Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title II, § 206, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2542.
2 U.S.C. § 2211 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 2211. Establishment
There is established within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (in this chapter referred to as the “Office”), to be headed by the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services (in this chapter referred to as the “Chief Executive Officer”).
(Pub. L. 110–437, title II, § 201, Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4986.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 110–437, Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4983, known as the Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2201 of this title and Tables.