2 U.S.C. § 1902 — Compensation of Chief

Page 412 TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS § 1901b 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘this section.’’ (1) examine the mission of the Capitol Police Board and, based on that analysis, redefine the Capitol Police Board’s mission, mission-re- lated processes, and administrative processes; (2) conduct an assessment of the effective- ness and usefulness of its statutory functions in contributing to the Capitol Police Board’s ability to carry out its mission and meet its goals, including an explanation of the reasons for any determination that the statutory func- tions are appropriate and advisable in terms of its purpose, mission, and long-term goals; and (3) submit to the Speaker and minority lead- er of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore and minority leader of the Senate a report on the results of its exam- ination and assessment, including rec- ommendations for any legislation that the Capitol Police Board considers appropriate and necessary. (c) Executive Assistant (1) Establishment There shall be established in the Capitol Po- lice an Executive Assistant for the Capitol Po- lice Board to act as a central point for com- munication and enhance the overall effective- ness and efficiency of the Capitol Police Board’s administrative activities. (2) Appointment The Executive Assistant shall be appointed by the Chief of the Capitol Police in consulta- tion with the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives and the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. (3) Duties The Executive Assistant shall be assigned to, and report to, the Chairman of the Board. The Executive Assistant shall assist the Cap- itol Police Board in developing, documenting, and implementing a clearly defined process for additional tasks assigned to the Capitol Police Board under this section, and shall perform any additional duties assigned by the Capitol Police Board. (d) Documentation (1) Functions and processes The Capitol Police Board shall document its functions and processes, including its mission statement, policies, directives, and operating procedures established or revised under sub- section (a)(1) or (b), and make such docu- mentation available for examination to the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore and minority leader of the Senate, the Chief of the Capitol Police, and the Comptroller Gen- eral. (2) Meetings The Capitol Police Board shall document Board meetings and make the documentation available for distribution to the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representa- tives and the President pro tempore and mi- nority leader of the Senate. (e) Assistance of Comptroller General Upon request, the Comptroller General shall provide assistance to the Capitol Police Board in carrying out its responsibilities under this sub- section.1 (f) References in law; effect on other laws (1) Any reference in any law or resolution in effect as of February 20, 2003, to the ‘‘Capitol Po- lice Board’’ shall be deemed to refer to the Cap- itol Police Board as composed under subsection (a)(2). (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the jurisdiction, powers, or preroga- tives of the Capitol Police Board or its indi- vidual members unless specifically provided herein. (Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 1014, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 361.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1901 of this title. § 1901b. Joint oversight hearings (a) In General The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Ad- ministration of the House of Representatives (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Commit- tees’’) are authorized to jointly conduct over- sight hearings regarding the Capitol Police Board and may request the attendance of all members of the Capitol Police Board at any such hearing. Members of the Capitol Police Board shall attend a joint hearing under this section, as requested and under such rules or procedures as may be adopted by the Commit- tees. (b) Timing The Committees may conduct oversight hear- ings under this section as determined appro- priate by the Committees, but shall conduct not less than one oversight hearing under this sec- tion during each Congress. (Pub. L. 117–77, § 3, Dec. 22, 2021, 135 Stat. 1523.) § 1902. Compensation of Chief The annual rate of pay for the Chief of the Capitol Police shall be the amount equal to the annual rate of basic pay for level II of the Exec- utive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5. (Pub. L. 96–152, § 1(c), Dec. 20, 1979, 93 Stat. 1099; Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(2) [title I, § 109(a)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–107; Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, § 907(a), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2319; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 1013(a), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 361; Pub. L. 116–94, div. E, title II, § 212(a)(3)(E), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2775; Pub. L. 117–103, div. I, title II, § 212(b), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 526.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was classified to section 206–1 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. Page 413 TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS § 1903 AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–103 substituted ‘‘the an- nual rate of basic pay for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5.’’ for ‘‘$1,000 less than the maximum rate of pay in effect under section 4575(f) of this title.’’ 2019—Pub. L. 116–94 substituted ‘‘the maximum rate of pay in effect under section 4575(f) of this title.’’ for ‘‘the lower of the annual rate of pay in effect for the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives or the annual rate of pay in effect for the Sergeant-at- Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.’’ 2003—Pub. L. 108–7 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: ‘‘The Chief of the Capitol Police shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the Capitol Police Board, but not to ex- ceed $2,500 less than the lesser of the annual salary for the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives or the annual salary for the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.’’ 2002—Pub. L. 107–117 substituted ‘‘but not to exceed $2,500 less than the lesser of the annual salary for the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives or the annual salary for the Sergeant at Arms and Door- keeper of the Senate’’ for ‘‘but not to exceed the rate of basic pay payable for level ES–4 of the Senior Execu- tive Service, as established under subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5 (taking into account any com- parability payments made under section 5304(h) of such title)’’. 2000—Pub. L. 106–554 substituted ‘‘the rate of basic pay payable for level ES–4 of the Senior Executive Service, as established under subchapter VIII of chap- ter 53 of title 5 (taking into account any comparability payments made under section 5304(h) of such title)’’ for ‘‘the annual rate of basic pay payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2022 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 117–103 effective on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 212(c) of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 1802 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2019 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 116–94 effective on the later of the first day of the first applicable pay period begin- ning on or after Jan. 1, 2020, or the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after Dec. 20, 2019, see section 212(c) of Pub. L. 116–94, set out as a note under section 282b of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2003 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 1013(d), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 361, provided that: ‘‘The amendments made by this section [amending this section, section 1903 of this title, and provisions set out as a note under section 1901 of this title] shall apply with respect to the first pay period beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Feb. 20, 2003].’’ EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2002 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, § 907(c), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2319, provided that: ‘‘This section [amending this sec- tion and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1901 of this title] and the amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to pay periods be- ginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 10, 2002].’’ EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2000 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(2) [title I, § 109(b)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–107, provided that: ‘‘The amend- ment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to pay periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 21, 2000].’’ EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Feb. 1, 1980, see section 7 of Pub. L. 96–152, set out as an Effective Date of 1979 Amendment note under section 1901 of this title. § 1903. Chief Administrative Officer (a) Chief Administrative Officer (1) Establishment There shall be within the United States Cap- itol Police an Office of Administration, to be headed by the Chief Administrative Officer, who shall report to and serve at the pleasure of the Chief of the Capitol Police. (2) Appointment The Chief Administrative Officer shall be ap- pointed by the Chief of the United States Cap- itol Police, after consultation with the Capitol Police Board, without regard to political af- filiation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the position. (3) Compensation The annual rate of pay for the Chief Admin- istrative Officer shall be the amount equal to $1,000 less than the annual rate of pay in effect for the Chief of the Capitol Police. (b) Responsibilities The Chief Administrative Officer shall have the following areas of responsibility: (1) Budgeting The Chief Administrative Officer shall— (A) prepare and submit to the Capitol Po- lice Board an annual budget for the Capitol Police; and (B) execute the budget and monitor through periodic examinations the execution of the Capitol Police budget in relation to actual obligations and expenditures. (2) Financial management The Chief Administrative Officer shall— (A) oversee all financial management ac- tivities relating to the programs and oper- ations of the Capitol Police; (B) develop and maintain an integrated ac- counting and financial system for the Cap- itol Police, including financial reporting and internal controls, which— (i) complies with applicable accounting principles, standards, and requirements, and internal control standards; (ii) complies with any other require- ments applicable to such systems; and (iii) provides for— (I) complete, reliable, consistent, and timely information which is prepared on a uniform basis and which is responsive to financial information needs of the Capitol Police; (II) the development and reporting of cost information; (III) the integration of accounting and budgeting information; and (IV) the systematic measurement of performance; (C) direct, manage, and provide policy guidance and oversight of Capitol Police fi- nancial management personnel, activities, and operations, including—