2 U.S.C. § 1811 — Powers and duties

Page 385 TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS § 1811 (g) First appointment By the date occurring 180 days after December 26, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall ap- point an individual to the position of Inspector General of the Architect of the Capitol described under subparagraph (A) of subsection (c)(1) in accordance with that subparagraph. (h) Effective date (1) In general Except as provided under paragraph (2), this section shall take effect 180 days after Decem- ber 26, 2007, and apply with respect to fiscal year 2008 and each fiscal year thereafter. (2) First appointment Subsection (g) shall take effect on December 26, 2007, and the Architect of the Capitol shall take such actions as necessary after December 26, 2007, to carry out that subsection. (Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, § 1301, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2240; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(b), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537; Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title XVI, §§ 1602(b), 1603(b), 1604(b), 1605(b), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3210, 3214, 3218, 3219; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(b)(3), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4342.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Sections 5 and 6(a)(8) of the Inspector General Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (d)(2)(C), (3)(C)(i), are sec- tions 5 and 6(a)(8) of Pub. L. 95–452, which were set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and were repealed and restated as sec- tions 405 and 406(a)(8), respectively, of Title 5 by Pub. L. 117–286, §§ 3(b), 7, Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4212, 4219, 4361. CODIFICATION Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropria- tions Act, 2008, which is div. H of the Consolidated Ap- propriations Act, 2008. AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted ‘‘Sec- tions 404, 405 (other than subsections (b)(13) and (f)(1)(B) thereof), 406 (other than subsection (a)(7) and (8) there- of), and 407 of title 5’’ for ‘‘Sections 4, 5 (other than sub- sections (a)(13) and (e)(1)(B) thereof), 6 (other than sub- section (a)(7) and (8) thereof), and 7 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.)’’ in introductory provisions. 2019—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–94, § 1602(b)(1), inserted ‘‘; pay; limits on bonuses; counsel’’ after ‘‘removal’’ in heading. Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 116–94, § 1602(b)(2), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: ‘‘The Inspector General may be re- moved from office by the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol shall, promptly upon such re- moval, communicate in writing the reasons for any such removal to each House of Congress.’’ Subsec. (c)(4), (5). Pub. L. 116–94, § 1602(b)(3), added pars. (4) and (5). Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 116–94, § 1605(b), designated ex- isting provisions as subpar. (A), inserted subpar. head- ing and ‘‘, without the supervision or approval of any other employee, office, or other entity within the Of- fice of the Architect of the Capitol,’’ after ‘‘is author- ized’’, and added subpars. (B) and (C). Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 116–94, § 1603(b), added par. (3). Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 116–94, § 1604(b), added par. (4). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME ‘‘Government Publishing Office’’ substituted for ‘‘Government Printing Office’’ in subsec. (c)(1)(A) on authority of section 1301(b) of Pub. L. 113–235, set out as a note preceding section 301 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents. SUBCHAPTER II—GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES § 1811. Powers and duties The Architect of the Capitol shall perform all the duties relative to the Capitol Building per- formed prior to August 15, 1876, by the Commis- sioner of Public Buildings and Grounds: Pro- vided, That no change in the architectural fea- tures of the Capitol Building or in the landscape features of the Capitol Grounds shall be made except on plans to be approved by Congress. (Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 287, 19 Stat. 147; Feb. 14, 1902, ch. 17, 32 Stat. 20; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291; Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LVII, § 5702(d)(2), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 961.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was classified to section 162 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. Section is a composite of the acts of Aug. 15, 1876, and Feb. 14, 1902, cited in the credits. AMENDMENTS 2023—Pub. L. 118–31 struck out ‘‘, and he shall be ap- pointed by the President’’ after ‘‘Commissioner of Pub- lic Buildings and Grounds’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2023 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 118–31 applicable with respect to appointments made on or after Dec. 22, 2023, see sec- tion 1801a(e) of this title. TRANSFER TO ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Pub. L. 112–74, div. G, title I, § 1202, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1129, provided that: ‘‘(a) TRANSFER.—To the extent that the Director of the National Park Service has jurisdiction and control over any portion of the area described in subsection (b) and any monument or other facility which is located within such area, such jurisdiction and control is here- by transferred to the Architect of the Capitol as of the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2011]. ‘‘(b) AREA DESCRIBED.—The area described in this subsection is the property which is bounded on the north by Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the east by First Street Northwest and First Street Southwest, on the south by Maryland Avenue Southwest, and on the west by Third Street Southwest and Third Street Northwest.’’ ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Pub. L. 107–68, title I, § 128, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 579, provided that: ‘‘Notwithstanding any other provision of Page 386 TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS § 1812 law and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Architect of the Capitol is authorized to secure, through multi-year rental, lease, or other appropriate agreement, the property located at 67 K Street, S.W., Washington, D.C., for use of Legislative Branch agen- cies, and to incur any necessary incidental expenses in- cluding maintenance, alterations, and repairs in con- nection therewith: Provided, That in connection with the property referred to under the preceding proviso, the Architect of the Capitol is authorized to expend funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol for the purpose of the operations and support of Legisla- tive Branch agencies, including the United States Cap- itol Police, as may be required for that purpose.’’ § 1812. Care and superintendence of Capitol The Architect of the Capitol shall on and after March 3, 1977, have the care and superintendence of the Capitol, including lighting. His office shall be in the Capitol Building. (Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 287, 19 Stat. 147; Mar. 3, 1877, ch. 102, 19 Stat. 298; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 3(14), 65 Stat. 708.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was classified to section 163 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. The first sentence of this section is from act Mar. 3, 1877. The second sentence of this section is from act Aug. 15, 1876, popularly known as the ‘‘Sundry Civil Ap- propriation Act’’. PRIOR PROVISIONS Provisions similar to those comprising the first sen- tence of this section were contained in act Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 287, 19 Stat. 147. AMENDMENTS 1951—Act Oct. 31, 1951, struck out ‘‘, and shall submit through the Secretary of the Interior estimates there- of’’ at end of first sentence. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title. § 1813. Exterior of Capitol On and after July 7, 1884, it shall be the duty of the Architect to clean and keep in proper order the exterior of the Capitol. (July 7, 1884, ch. 332, 23 Stat. 209.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Architect, referred to in text, means the Archi- tect of the Capitol. CODIFICATION Section was classified to section 163a 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. Section is from the Sundry Civil Appropriation Act July 7, 1884, fiscal year 1885. § 1814. Repairs of Capitol All improvements, alterations, additions, and repairs of the Capitol Building shall be made by the direction and under the supervision of the Architect of the Capitol. (R.S. § 1816; Feb. 14, 1902, ch. 17, 32 Stat. 20; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 3(15), 65 Stat. 708.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was classified to section 166 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. R.S. § 1816 derived from Res. Apr. 16, 1862, No. 28, 12 Stat. 617; acts Mar. 30, 1867, ch. 24, § 2, 15 Stat. 13; July 20, 1868, ch. 177, § 1, 15 Stat. 115; Mar. 3, 1869, ch. 121, § 1, 15 Stat. 283, 284; Mar. 3, 1871, ch. 114, § 1, 16 Stat. 500; Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 287, 19 Stat. 147. Provision of R.S. § 1816 relating to purchase of fur- niture or carpets for House or Senate is classified to section 2184 of this title. AMENDMENTS 1951—Act Oct. 31, 1951, struck out requirement that such improvements, etc., should be paid for by Sec- retary of the Interior out of appropriations for Capitol extension, and from no other appropriation. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title. CONDITIONS FOR USE OF CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND SERVICES BY AGENCY OF LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Pub. L. 101–520, title III, § 306, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2277, as amended by Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(b), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537, provided that: ‘‘(a) Hereafter, notwithstanding any other provision of law, any agency of the legislative branch is author- ized to use telecommunications systems and services provided by the Architect of the Capitol or the House of Representatives or the Senate under the approved plan required by section 305 of Public Law 100–202 (101 Stat. 1329–308) [see source credits following note below] if such systems and services— ‘‘(1) have been acquired competitively; and ‘‘(2) in the case of long distance service, have been determined by the Architect of the Capitol to be at least equal in quality to, and not greater in cost than, the systems and services available under the procurement conducted by the Administrator of Gen- eral Services known as ‘FTS2000’. ‘‘(b) As used in this section, the term ‘agency of the legislative branch’ means the office of the Architect of the Capitol, the Botanic Garden, the Government Ac- countability Office, the Government Publishing Office, the Library of Congress, the Office of Technology As- sessment, and the Congressional Budget Office.’’ Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriations acts: Pub. L. 101–163, title III, § 306, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1064. Pub. L. 100–458, title III, § 307B, Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2183. DEVELOPMENT OF OVERALL PLAN FOR SATISFYING TELECOMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS OF AGENCIES OF LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Pub. L. 102–392, title III, § 305, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1721, as amended by Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(b), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537, provided that: