40 U.S.C. § 6111 — Supreme Court Building

Page 161 TITLE 40—PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS § 6111 ‘‘SEC. 3. Upon acquisition of such real property by the Architect of the Capitol, on behalf of the United States, such property shall become a part of the grounds of the United States Supreme Court Building and shall be subject to all of the provisions of the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for the custody and maintenance of the United States Supreme Court Building and the equip- ment and grounds thereof’, approved May 7, 1934 (40 U.S.C. 13a–13c) [now 40 U.S.C. 6111–6113], and section 6 of the joint resolution entitled ‘Joint resolution to pro- vide for the use and disposition of the bequest of the late Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes to the United States, and for other purposes’, approved October 22, 1940 (40 U.S.C. 13e) [now 40 U.S.C. 6114]. ‘‘SEC. 4. The Architect of the Capitol is authorized to enter into contracts and to make expenditures for grad- ing and paving and such other expenditures, including expenditures for personal and other services, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. ‘‘SEC. 5. There is hereby authorized to be appro- priated the sum of $645,000 for fiscal year 1981 for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, said appropriation to remain available until expended.’’ § 6102. Regulations (a) AUTHORITY OF THE MARSHAL.—In addition to the restrictions and requirements specified in subchapter IV, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may prescribe regulations, approved by the Chief Justice of the United States, that are necessary for— (1) the adequate protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds and of individuals and property in the Building and grounds; and (2) the maintenance of suitable order and de- corum within the Building and grounds. (b) POSTING REQUIREMENT.—All regulations prescribed under this section shall be posted in a public place at the Building and shall be made reasonably available to the public in writing. (Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1180.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 6102 ............ 40:13l. Aug. 18, 1949, ch. 479, § 7, 63 Stat. 617; Pub. L. 97–390, § 1(b), Dec. 29, 1982, 96 Stat. 1957. In subsection (a), before clause (1), the word ‘‘are’’ is substituted for ‘‘may be deemed’’ for clarity. In clause (1), the word ‘‘individuals’’ is substituted for ‘‘persons’’ for clarity. SUBCHAPTER II—BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS § 6111. Supreme Court Building (a) IN GENERAL.— (1) STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CARE.—The Architect of the Capitol shall have charge of the structural and mechanical care of the Su- preme Court Building, including— (A) the care and maintenance of the grounds; and (B) the supplying of all mechanical fur- nishings and mechanical equipment for the Building. (2) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.—The Ar- chitect shall direct the operation and mainte- nance of the mechanical equipment and repair of the building. (3) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—The Architect may enter into all necessary contracts to carry out this subsection. (b) AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Amounts appropriated under— (1) subsection (a) and sections 6112 and 6113 of this title are available for— (A) expenses of heating and air-condi- tioning refrigeration supplied by the Capitol Power Plant, advancements for which shall be made and deposited in the Treasury to the credit of appropriations provided for the Capitol Power Plant; and (B) the purchase of electrical energy; and (2) the heading ‘‘Supreme Court of the United States’’ and ‘‘care of the building and grounds’’ are available for— (A) improvements, maintenance, repairs, equipment, supplies, materials, and appur- tenances; (B) special clothing for workers; (C) personal and other services (including temporary labor without regard to chapter 51, subchapter III of chapter 53, and sub- chapter III of chapter 83, of title 5); and (D) without compliance with section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41— (i) for snow removal (by hire of personnel and equipment or under contract); and (ii) for the replacement of electrical transformers containing polychlorinated biphenyls. (Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1180; Pub. L. 109–284, § 6(18), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213; Pub. L. 111–350, § 5(l)(22), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3852.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 6111(a) ........ 40:13a(a). May 7, 1934, ch. 222, § 1, 48 Stat. 668; Pub. L. 95–431, title IV, (‘‘Sec. 1(b) (less proviso)’’ in proviso in par. under heading ‘‘Care of the Building and Grounds’’), Oct. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 1036. 6111(b)(1) .... 40:13a(b). 6111(b)(2) .... 40:13a note. Pub. L. 101–162, title IV, (proviso in par. under heading ‘‘Care of the Building and Grounds’’), Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1010. In subsection (b)(1), the words ‘‘In addition to the foregoing, any’’ and ‘‘hereafter’’ are omitted as unnec- essary. In subsection (b)(2), before subclause (A), the words ‘‘That for fiscal year 1990 and hereafter’’ are omitted as executed. In subclause (C), the words ‘‘chapter 51, sub- chapter III of chapter 53, and subchapter III of chapter 83, of title 5’’ are substituted for ‘‘the Classification and Retirement Acts, as amended’’ because of section 7(b) of the Act of September 6, 1966 (Public Law 89–554, 80 Stat. 631), the first section of which enacted Title 5, United States Code. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2011—Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 111–350 substituted ‘‘section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41’’ for ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’. 2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–284 struck out second period at end of heading. Page 162 TITLE 40—PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS § 6112 1 So in original. The period probably should be a semicolon. 2 So in original. The dash probably should be preceded by a pe- riod. § 6112. Supreme Court Building and grounds em- ployees Employees required to carry out section 6111(a) of this title shall be— (1) appointed by the Architect of the Capitol with the approval of the Chief Justice of the United States; (2) compensated in accordance with chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5; and (3) subject to subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5. (Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1181.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 6112 ............ 40:13b. May 7, 1934, ch. 222, § 2, 48 Stat. 668; Pub. L. 95–431, title IV, (‘‘Sec. 1(b) (pro- viso)’’ in proviso in par. under heading ‘‘Care of the Building and Grounds’’), Oct. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 1036. In this section, before clause (1), the words ‘‘to carry out’’ are substituted for ‘‘for the performance of the provisions of’’ to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (2), the words ‘‘chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5’’ are substituted for ‘‘the Classi- fication Act of 1949, as amended’’ because of section 7(b) of the Act of September 6, 1966 (Public Law 89–554, 80 Stat. 631), the first section of which enacted Title 5, United States Code. In clause (3), the words ‘‘sub- chapter III of chapter 83 of title 5’’ are substituted for ‘‘the Act entitled ‘An Act for the retirement of employ- ees in the classified civil service, and for other pur- poses’ approved May 22, 1920, as amended (U.S.C., title 5, ch. 14)’’ because of section 7(b) of the Act of Sep- tember 6, 1966 (Public Law 89–554, 80 Stat. 631), the first section of which enacted Title 5, United States Code. § 6113. Duties of the Superintendent of the Su- preme Court Building Except as provided in section 6111(a) of this title, all duties and work required for the oper- ation, domestic care, and custody of the Su- preme Court Building shall be performed under the direction of the Marshal of the Supreme Court. The Marshal serves as the superintendent of the Building. (Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1181.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 6113 ............ 40:13c. May 7, 1934, ch. 222, § 3, 48 Stat. 668; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 27, 62 Stat. 990. The words ‘‘Except as provided in section 6111(a) of this title’’ are substituted for ‘‘other’’ for clarity. § 6114. Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden The Architect of the Capitol shall maintain and care for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden in accordance with the provisions of law on the maintenance and care of the grounds of the Su- preme Court Building. (Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1181.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 6114 ............ 40:13e. Oct. 22, 1940, ch. 908, § 6, 54 Stat. 1208. The words ‘‘After the completion and dedication of’’ are omitted as executed. SUBCHAPTER III—POLICING AUTHORITY § 6121. General (a) AUTHORITY OF MARSHAL OF THE SUPREME COURT AND SUPREME COURT POLICE.—In accord- ance with regulations prescribed by the Marshal of the Supreme Court and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States, the Marshal and the Supreme Court Police shall have authority— (1) to police the Supreme Court Building and grounds and adjacent streets to protect indi- viduals and property; (2) in any location, to protect— (A) the Chief Justice, any Associate Jus- tice of the Supreme Court, and any official guest of the Supreme Court; (B) any officer or employee of the Supreme Court while that officer or employee is per- forming official duties; and (C) any member of the immediate family of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines such protection is nec- essary.1 (3) while performing duties necessary to carry out paragraph (1) or (2), to make arrests for any violation of Federal or State law and any regulation under Federal or State law; and (4) to carry firearms as may be required while performing duties under section 6102 of this title, this subchapter, and subchapter IV. (b) AUTHORIZATION TO CARRY FIREARMS— 2 Duties under subsection (a)(2)(A) with respect to an official guest of the Supreme Court in any location (other than the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) shall be authorized in writing by the Chief Justice or an Associate Jus- tice, if those duties require the carrying of fire- arms under subsection (a)(4). (Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1182; Pub. L. 108–356, § 1, Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1416; Pub. L. 110–402, § 1(a), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4254; Pub. L. 113–62, § 1, Dec. 20, 2013, 127 Stat. 666; Pub. L. 116–75, § 2, Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1160; Pub. L. 117–148, § 2, June 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 1288.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 6121(a) ........ 40:13n(a). Aug. 18, 1949, ch. 479, § 9(a), 63 Stat. 617; Pub. L. 93–198, title VII, § 739(g)(8), Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 829; Pub. L. 97–390, § 1(c)(1), Dec. 29, 1982, 96 Stat. 1957.