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 approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the House Office Building Com- mission as to matters of general policy. (2) Omitted (Pub. L. 110–437, title V, § 501, Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4997.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN 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. CODIFICATION Section is comprised of section 501 of Pub. L. 110–437. Subsec. (b)(2) of section 501 of Pub. L. 110–437 repealed section 1825 of this title. § 2272. Acceptance of volunteer services Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the Architect of the Capitol, upon the recommenda- tion of the Chief Executive Officer, may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services for the Capitol Visitor Center as the Architect of the Capitol determines necessary. No person shall be permitted to donate personal services under this section unless such person has first agreed, in writing, to waive any and all claims against the United States arising out of or con- nection with such services, other than a claim under the provisions of chapter 81 of title 5. No person donating personal services under this section shall be considered an employee of the United States for any purpose other than for purposes of chapter 81 of such title. In no case shall the acceptance of personal services under this subsection 1 result in the reduction of pay or displacement of any employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol. (Pub. L. 110–437, title V, § 503, Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4997.) § 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; (2) the Capitol Buildings defined under sec- tion 5101 of title 40, including the Capitol Vis- itor Center; and (3) the Library of Congress buildings and grounds described under section 167j of this title. (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 ap- propriate; 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 reim- bursement 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 Mis- cellaneous Receipts Account of the Capitol Vis- itor Center Revolving Fund established under section 2231 of this title. (e) Authorized use and availability Amounts deposited in the Miscellaneous Re- ceipts Account of the Capitol Visitor Center Re- Page 499 TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS § 4102 volving Fund under this section shall be avail- able as provided under section 2233(b) of this title. (Pub. L. 110–437, title V, § 504, Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4998; Pub. L. 117–103, div. I, title I, § 131, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 516.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–103 inserted ‘‘, and maintaining fountains under the jurisdiction of the Ar- chitect of the Capitol’’ before period at end of first sen- tence. SUBCHAPTER VI—AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS § 2281. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this chapter. (Pub. L. 110–437, title VI, § 601, Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4999.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN 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. CHAPTER 41—CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL Sec. 4101. Authority of officers of Congress over Con- gressional employees. 4102. Purchase of supplies for Senate and House. 4103. Contracts to furnish property, supplies, or services to Congress; terms varying from those offered other entities of Federal Gov- ernment. 4104. American goods to be preferred in purchases for Senate and House. 4105. Purchase of paper, envelopes, etc., for sta- tionery rooms of Senate and House. 4106. Stationery rooms of House and Senate; speci- fication of classes of articles purchasable. 4107. Withdrawal of unexpended balances of appro- priations. 4108. Semiannual statements of expenditures by Secretary of Senate and Chief Administra- tive Officer of House. 4109. Detailed reports of receipts and expenditures by Secretary of Senate and Chief Adminis- trative Officer of House. 4110. Monuments to deceased Senators or House Members. 4111. Annual report by Comptroller General of the United States on cybersecurity and surveil- lance threats to Congress. 4112. Requirement for information sharing agree- ments. SUBCHAPTER II—ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 4121. Monies received by Attending Physician from sale of prescription drugs or other sources; deposit of receipts. 4122. Deposit of fees for services by Office of At- tending Physician; availability of amounts deposited. Sec. 4123. Authority of Attending Physician in response to medical contingencies or public health emergencies at Capitol. SUBCHAPTER III—RECORDING AND PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS 4131. House Recording Studio; Senate Recording Studio and Senate Photographic Studio. 4132. Senate Recording Studio and Senate Photo- graphic Studio as successors to Senate Re- cording and Photographic Studios; rules, regulations, and fees for photographs and photographic services. SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL § 4101. Authority of officers of Congress over Congressional employees (a) Qualifications determinations; removal and discipline Each officer of the Congress having responsi- bility for the supervision of employees, includ- ing employees appointed upon recommendation of Members of Congress, shall have authority— (1) to determine, before the appointment of any individual as an employee under the su- pervision of that officer of the Congress, whether that individual possesses the quali- fications necessary for the satisfactory per- formance of the duties and responsibilities to be assigned to him; and (2) to remove or otherwise discipline any em- ployee under his supervision. (b) ‘‘Officer of the Congress’’ defined As used in this section, the term ‘‘officer of the Congress’’ means— (1) an elected officer of the Senate or House of Representatives who is not a Member of the Senate or House; and (2) The Architect of the Capitol. (Pub. L. 91–510, title IV, § 431, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1190.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 60–1 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective immediately prior to noon on Jan. 3, 1971, see section 601(1) of Pub. L. 91–510, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 4301 of this title. § 4102. Purchase of supplies for Senate and House Supplies for use of the Senate and the House of Representatives may be purchased in accord- ance with the schedule of contract articles and prices of the Administrator of General Services. (June 5, 1920, ch. 253, § 1, 41 Stat. 1036; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, June 10, 1933, § 1; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 102, 63 Stat. 380.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 111 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.