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2 U.S.C. § 2273 — Coins treated as gifts

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2 U.S.C. § 2273 — Coins treated as gifts

**(a) Definition** In this section, the term “covered grounds” means— (1) the grounds described under [section 5102 of title 40](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title40-section5102&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) the Capitol Buildings defined under [section 5101 of title 40](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title40-section5101&num=0&edition=prelim), including the Capitol Visitor Center; and (3) 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). **(b) Treatment of coins** In the case of any coins in any fountains on covered grounds— (1) such coins shall be treated as gifts to the United States; and (2) the Architect of the Capitol shall— (A) collect such coins at such times and in such manner as the Architect determines appropriate; and (B) except as provided under subsection (c), deposit the collected coins in accordance with subsection (d). **(c) Cost reimbursement** Any amount collected under this section shall first be used to reimburse the Architect of the Capitol for any costs incurred in the collection and processing of the coins, and maintaining fountains under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol. The amount of any such reimbursement is appropriated to the account from which such costs were paid and may be used for any authorized purpose of that account. **(d) Deposit of coins** The Architect of the Capitol shall deposit coins collected under this section in the Miscellaneous Receipts Account of the Capitol Visitor Center Revolving Fund established under [section 2231 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-ti

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**(a) Definition** In this section, the term “covered grounds” means— (1) the grounds described under [section 5102 of title 40](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title40-section5102&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) the Capitol Buildings defined under [section 5101 of title 40](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title40-section5101&num=0&edition=prelim), including the Capitol Visitor Center; and (3) 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). **(b) Treatment of coins** In the case of any coins in any fountains on covered grounds— (1) such coins shall be treated as gifts to the United States; and (2) the Architect of the Capitol shall— (A) collect such coins at such times and in such manner as the Architect determines appropriate; and (B) except as provided under subsection (c), deposit the collected coins in accordance with subsection (d). **(c) Cost reimbursement** Any amount collected under this section shall first be used to reimburse the Architect of the Capitol for any costs incurred in the collection and processing of the coins, and maintaining fountains under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol. The amount of any such reimbursement is appropriated to the account from which such costs were paid and may be used for any authorized purpose of that account. **(d) Deposit of coins** The Architect of the Capitol shall deposit coins collected under this section in the Miscellaneous Receipts Account of the Capitol Visitor Center Revolving Fund established under [section 2231 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section2231&num=0&edition=prelim). **(e) Authorized use and availability** Amounts deposited in the Miscellaneous Receipts Account of the Capitol Visitor Center Revolving Fund under this section shall be available as provided under [section 2233(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section2233/b&num=0&edition=prelim).

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40 U.S.C. § 5101 — Definition

In this chapter, the term “Capitol Buildings” means the United States Capitol, the Senate and House Office Buildings and garages, the Capitol Power Plant, all buildings on the real property described under section 5102(c) (including the Administrative Building of the United States Botanic Garden) 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma. all buildings on the real property described under section 5102(d), all subways and enclosed passages connecting two or more of those structures, and the real property underlying and enclosed by any of those structures.

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2 U.S.C. § 2231 — Establishment and accounts

There is established in the Treasury of the United States a revolving fund to be known as the Capitol Visitor Center Revolving Fund (in this section referred to as the “Fund”), consisting of the following individual accounts: (1) The Gift Shop Account. (2) The Miscellaneous Receipts Account.

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40 U.S.C. § 5102 — Legal description and jurisdiction of United States Capitol Grounds

**(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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2 U.S.C. § 167j — Area comprising Library of Congress grounds; “buildings and grounds” defined

**(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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2 U.S.C. § 2273 — Coins treated as gifts

Page 498 TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS § 2261 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘section’’. PART C—TRANSFER DATE § 2261. Transfer date In this subchapter, the term ‘‘transfer date’’ means the date occurring on the first day of the first pay period (applicable to employees trans- ferred under section 2241 of this title) occurring on or after 30 days after October 20, 2008. (Pub. L. 110–437, title IV, § 421, Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4996.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the origi- nal ‘‘this title’’, meaning title IV of Pub. L. 110–437, Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4990, which is classified prin- cipally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables. SUBCHAPTER V—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS § 2271. Jurisdictions unaffected (a) Security jurisdiction unaffected Nothing in this chapter granting any author- ity to the Architect of the Capitol or Chief Exec- utive Officer shall be construed to affect the ex- clusive jurisdiction of the Capitol Police, the Capitol Police Board, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to provide security for the Capitol, including the Capitol Visitor Center. (b) Architect of the Capitol jurisdiction unaf- fected (1) In general Nothing in this chapter granting any au- thority to the Chief Executive Officer shall be construed to affect the exclusive jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol for the care and superintendence of the Capitol Visitor Center. All maintenance services, groundskeeping services, improvements, alterations, additions, and repairs for the Capitol Visitor Center shall be made under the direction and supervision of the Architect, subject to the appro

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