2 U.S.C. § 1901b — Joint oversight hearings

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.