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2 U.S.C. § 141 — Allocation of responsibilities for Library buildings and grounds
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**(a) Architect of the Capitol**
(1) **In general** — The Architect of the Capitol shall have charge of all work at the Library of Congress buildings and grounds (as defined in [section 167j of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section167j&num=0&edition=prelim)) that affects—
(A) the structural integrity of the buildings;
(B) buildings systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and elevators;
(C) the architectural features of the buildings;
(D) compliance with building and fire codes, laws, and regulations with respect to the specific responsibilities set for 11 So in original. Probably should be “forth”. under this paragraph;
(E) the care and maintenance of Library grounds; and
(F) purchase of all equipment necessary to fulfill the responsibilities set forth under this paragraph.
(2) **Employees** — The employees required for the performance of the duties under paragraph (1) shall be appointed by the Architect of the Capitol.
**(b) Librarian of Congress** The Librarian of Congress shall have charge of all work (other than work under subsection (a)) at the Library of Congress buildings and grounds.
**(c) Transfer of funds** The Architect of the Capitol and the Librarian of Congress may enter into agreements with each other to perform work under this section, and, subject to the approval of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate and the Joint Committee on the Library, may transfer between themselves appropriations or other available funds to pay the costs therefor.
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**(a) Architect of the Capitol**
(1) **In general** — The Architect of the Capitol shall have charge of all work at the Library of Congress buildings and grounds (as defined in [section 167j of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section167j&num=0&edition=prelim)) that affects—
(A) the structural integrity of the buildings;
(B) buildings systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and elevators;
(C) the architectural features of the buildings;
(D) compliance with building and fire codes, laws, and regulations with respect to the specific responsibilities set for 11 So in original. Probably should be “forth”. under this paragraph;
(E) the care and maintenance of Library grounds; and
(F) purchase of all equipment necessary to fulfill the responsibilities set forth under this paragraph.
(2) **Employees** — The employees required for the performance of the duties under paragraph (1) shall be appointed by the Architect of the Capitol.
**(b) Librarian of Congress** The Librarian of Congress shall have charge of all work (other than work under subsection (a)) at the Library of Congress buildings and grounds.
**(c) Transfer of funds** The Architect of the Capitol and the Librarian of Congress may enter into agreements with each other to perform work under this section, and, subject to the approval of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate and the Joint Committee on the Library, may transfer between themselves appropriations or other available funds to pay the costs therefor.
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### Statutory Notes
#### Codification
Section, acts June 29, 1922, ch. 251, § 1, 42 Stat. 715; Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101–520, title III, § 307, 104 Stat. 2277; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 1208(a), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 375, established office of administrative assistant and disbursing officer of Library of Congress which was abolished by [section 142a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section142a&num=0&edition=prelim). As amended generally by Pub. L. 108–7, section no longer relates to office of administrative assistant and disbursing officer. See [section 141 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section141&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a)** The Library of Congress grounds shall be held to extend to the line of the face of the east curb of First Street Southeast, between B Street Southeast and East Capitol Street; to the line of the face of the south curb of East Capitol Street, between First Street Southeast and Second Street Southeast; to the line of the face of the west curb of Second Street Southeast, between East Capitol Street and B Street Southeast; to the line of the face of the north curb of B Street Southeast, between First Street Southeast and Second Street Southeast; and to the line of the face of the east curb of Second Street Southeast, between Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast and the north side of the alley separating the Library Annex Building and the Folger Shakespeare Library; to the line of the north side of the same alley, between Second Street Southeast and Third Street Southeast; to the line of the face of the west curb of Third Street Southeast, between the north side of the same alley and B Street Southeast; to the line of the face of the north curb of B Street Southeast, between Third Street Southeast and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast; to the line of the face of the northeast curb of Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, between B Street Southeast and Second Street Southeast.
**(b)** The term “Library of Congress buildings and grounds” shall include (1) the whole or any part of any building or structure which is occupied under lease or otherwise by the Library of Congress and is subject to supervision and control by the Librarian of Congress, (2) the land upon which there is situated any building or structure which is occupied wholly by the Library of Congress, and (3) any subway or enclosed passageway connecting two or more buildings or structures occupied in whole or in part by the
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**(a) Establishment of regulations** The Librarian of Congress shall establish standards and regulations for the physical security, control, and preservation of the Library of Congress collections and property, and for the maintenance of suitable order and decorum within Library of Congress.
**(b) Treatment of security systems**
(1) **Responsibility for security systems** — In accordance with the authority of the Capitol Police and the Librarian of Congress established under this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the provisions of law referred to in paragraph (3), the Chief of the Capitol Police and the Librarian of Congress shall be responsible for the operation of security systems at the Library of Congress buildings and grounds described under [section 167j of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section167j&num=0&edition=prelim), in consultation and coordination with each other, subject to the following:
(A) The Librarian of Congress shall be responsible for the design of security systems for the control and preservation of Library collections and property, subject to the review and approval of the Chief of the Capitol Police.
(B) The Librarian of Congress shall be responsible for the operation of security systems at any building or facility of the Library of Congress which is located outside of the District of Columbia, subject to the review and approval of the Chief of the Capitol Police.
(2) **Initial proposal for operation of systems** — Not later than October 1, 2008, the Chief of the Capitol Police, in coordination with the Librarian of Congress, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, a
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**(a) Election of coverage; creditable service; qualification for survivor annuities and disability benefits; contributions to thrift savings plan; certification concerning creditable service**
(1) This subsection shall apply to any individual who—
(A) is employed by the Library of Congress Child Development Center (known as the “Little Scholars Child Development Center”, in this section referred to as the “Center”) established under section 205(g)(1) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1991; and
(B) makes an election to be covered by this subsection with the Librarian of Congress, not later than the later of—
(i) 60 days after December 21, 2000; or
(ii) 60 days after the date the individual begins such employment.
(2)
(A) Any individual described under paragraph (1) may be credited, under [section 8411 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section8411&num=0&edition=prelim) for service as an employee of the Center before December 21, 2000, if such employee makes a payment of the deposit under section 8411(f)(2) of such title without application of section 8411(b)(3) of such title.
(B) An individual described under paragraph (1) shall be credited under [section 8411 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section8411&num=0&edition=prelim) for any service as an employee of the Center on or after December 21, 2000, if such employee has such amounts deducted and withheld from his pay as determined by the Office of Personnel Management which would be deducted and withheld from the basic pay of an employee under [section 8422 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section8422&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) Notwithstanding an
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**(a) Establishment** There is hereby established in the Treasury a revolving fund for duplication and delivery services provided by the Librarian of Congress (hereafter in sections 182a to 182d of this title referred to as the “Librarian”) which are associated with the national audiovisual conservation center established under the Act entitled “An Act to authorize acquisition of certain real property for the Library of Congress, and for other purposes”, approved December 15, 1997 (Public Law 105–144; [2 U.S.C. 141](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section141&num=0&edition=prelim) note).
**(b) Fees for services** The Librarian may charge a fee for providing services described in subsection (a), and shall deposit any such fees charged into the revolving fund under this section.
**(c) Contents of fund**
(1) **In general** — The revolving fund under this section shall consist of the following amounts:
(A) Amounts deposited by the Librarian under subsection (b).
(B) Any other amounts received by the Librarian which are attributable to the services described in subsection (a).
(C) Amounts deposited by the Librarian under paragraph (2).
(D) Such other amounts as may be appropriated under law.
(2) **Deposit of funds during transition** — The Librarian shall transfer to the revolving fund under this section the following:
(A) Any obligated, unexpended balances existing as of the date of the transfer which are attributable to the services described in subsection (a).
(B) An amount equal to the difference as of such date between—
(i) the total value of the supplies, inventories, equipment, gift fund balances, and other assets attributable to such services; and
(ii) the total value of the liabilities attributable t
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**(a) Legal Description.—** The United States Capitol Grounds comprises all squares, reservations, streets, roadways, walks, and other areas as defined on a map entitled “Map showing areas comprising United States Capitol Grounds”, dated June 25, 1946, approved by the Architect of the Capitol, and recorded in the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia in book 127, page 8, including all additions added by law after June 25, 1946.
**(b) Jurisdiction.—**
(1) **Architect of the capitol.—** — The jurisdiction and control over the Grounds, vested prior to July 31, 1946, by law in the Architect, is extended to the entire area of the Grounds. Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Architect is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the Grounds, including those streets and roadways in the Grounds as shown on the map referred to in subsection (a) as being under the jurisdiction and control of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia.
(2) **Mayor of the district of columbia.—**
(A) *In general.—* — The Mayor of the District of Columbia is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of those portions of the following streets which are situated between the curblines of those streets: Constitution Avenue from Second Street Northeast to Third Street Northwest, First Street from D Street Northeast to D Street Southeast, D Street from First Street Southeast to Washington Avenue Southwest, and First Street from the north side of Louisiana Avenue to the intersection of C Street and Washington Avenue Southwest, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest from First Street Northwest to Third Street Northwest, Maryland Avenue Southwest from First Street Southwest to Third Street Southwest, Second Street Northeast from F Street Northeast to C Street Southeast; C Str
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TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS
§ 141
1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘forth’’.
§ 141. Allocation of responsibilities for Library
buildings and grounds
(a) Architect of the Capitol
(1) In general
The Architect of the Capitol shall have
charge of all work at the Library of Congress
buildings and grounds (as defined in section
167j of this title) that affects—
(A) the structural integrity of the build-
ings;
(B) buildings systems, including mechan-
ical, electrical, plumbing, and elevators;
(C) the architectural features of the build-
ings;
(D) compliance with building and fire
codes, laws, and regulations with respect to
the specific responsibilities set for 1 under
this paragraph;
(E) the care and maintenance of Library
grounds; and
(F) purchase of all equipment necessary to
fulfill the responsibilities set forth under
this paragraph.
(2) Employees
The employees required for the performance
of the duties under paragraph (1) shall be ap-
pointed by the Architect of the Capitol.
(b) Librarian of Congress
The Librarian of Congress shall have charge of
all work (other than work under subsection (a))
at the Library of Congress buildings and
grounds.
(c) Transfer of funds
The Architect of the Capitol and the Librarian
of Congress may enter into agreements with
each other to perform work under this section,
and, subject to the approval of the Committees
on Appropriations of the House of Representa-
tives and the Senate and the Joint Committee
on the Library, may transfer between them-
selves appropriations or other available funds to
pay the costs therefor.
(June 29, 1922, ch. 251, § 1, 42 Stat. 715; Pub. L.
91–280, June 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 309; Pub. L. 101–520,
title II, § 205(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2272; Pub.
L. 101–562, § 2(a),
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