2 U.S.C. § 1901a — Capitol Police Board

Page 411 TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS § 1901a ‘‘(b) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—With respect to each year which is covered by the strategic plan developed under sub- section (a), the Chief of the Capitol Police, in con- sultation with the Comptroller General, shall develop an annual performance plan for implementing the goals and objectives of the strategic plan during the year. ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The annual performance plan de- veloped under this subsection for a year shall include performance goals for each of the goals and objec- tives of the strategic plan which apply during the year, and shall include (to the extent practicable) quantifiable performance measures for determining the success of the Capitol Police in meeting each such performance goal. ‘‘(3) EVALUATION BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL.—The Comptroller General shall annually evaluate the im- plementation of the plan and the extent to which the Capitol Police have met the performance goals of the plan, and shall provide the results of the evaluation to the Capitol Police Board, the Committees on Ap- propriations of the House of Representatives and Sen- ate, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. ‘‘(c) INITIAL ACTION PLAN.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Feb. 20, 2003], the Chief of the Capitol Police shall develop an initial action plan describing the policies, procedures, and actions the Chief will carry out to meet the re- quirements of this section and setting forth a timetable for carrying out each such policy, procedure, and ac- tion, and shall submit such plan (upon the approval of the Capitol Police Board) to the Committees on Appro- priations of the House of Representatives and Senate, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.’’ COMPENSATION OF ASSISTANT CHIEF OF CAPITOL POLICE Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, § 907(b), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2319, as amended by Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 1013(b), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 361, provided that: ‘‘The annual rate of pay for the Assistant Chief of the Cap- itol Police shall be the amount equal to $1,000 less than the annual rate of pay in effect for the Chief of the Cap- itol Police.’’ SELECTION OF PRIVATES Similar provisions as to the selection of privates were contained in the following acts: June 8, 1942, ch. 396, 56 Stat. 340. July 1, 1941, ch. 268, 55 Stat. 456. June 18, 1940, ch. 396, 54 Stat. 471. June 16, 1939, ch. 208, 53 Stat. 831. May 17, 1938, ch. 236, 52 Stat. 389. May 18, 1937, ch. 223, 50 Stat. 178. Apr. 17, 1936, ch. 233, 49 Stat. 1223. July 8, 1935, ch. 374, 49 Stat. 468. May 30, 1934, ch. 372, 48 Stat. 826. Feb. 28, 1933, ch. 134, 47 Stat. 1359. June 30, 1932, ch. 314, 47 Stat. 390. Feb. 20, 1931, ch. 234, 46 Stat. 1182. June 6, 1930, ch. 407, 46 Stat. 512. Feb. 28, 1929, ch. 367, 45 Stat. 1394. May 14, 1928, ch. 551, 45 Stat. 524. Feb. 23, 1927, ch. 168, 44 Stat. 1154. May 13, 1926, ch. 294, 44 Stat. 545. Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 549, 43 Stat. 1294. June 7, 1924, ch. 303, 43 Stat. 586. Feb. 20, 1923, ch. 98, 42 Stat. 1272. Mar. 20, 1922, ch. 103, 42 Stat. 429. CAPITOL POLICE CIVILIAN SUPPORT POSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Resolution No. 199, One Hundred Second Con- gress, Aug. 1, 1991, made permanent law Pub. L. 102–392, title I, § 102, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1710, and amended by Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 221(9)(B), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1749, authorized Committee on House Oversight [now Committee on House Administration] of the House of Representatives to establish 114 civilian sup- port positions for the Capitol Police, provided for func- tions, compensation, and classification of positions, provided procedures for appointments to positions and that as each position was filled there would be abol- ished one position of private on Capitol Police, pro- vided that positions would be filled by individuals in Capitol Police positions so abolished, that all positions would be filled by the end of the One Hundred Second Congress, and that at least 50 of such positions would be filled not later than the end of the first session of such Congress, and authorized Committee on House Oversight [now Committee on House Administration] to prescribe regulations to carry out this provision. DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES UNDER CAPITOL POLICE BOARD House Resolution No. 420, One Hundred First Con- gress, June 26, 1990, made permanent law Pub. L. 101–520, title I, § 105, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2262, and amended by Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 221(9)(C), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1749, established the position of Director of Employment Practices with respect to members of the Capitol Police, at the appropriate rate of pay under level HS–11 of the House Employees Schedule, with payment from amounts appropriated for the Capitol Police, such appointment to be made by the Capitol Po- lice Board, subject to prior approval of the Committee on House Oversight [now Committee on House Adminis- tration], without regard to political affiliation and solely on basis of fitness to perform functions of the po- sition. GENERAL COUNSEL TO CHIEF OF CAPITOL POLICE House Resolution No. 661, Ninety-fifth Congress, July 29, 1977, made permanent law Pub. L. 95–391, title I, § 111, Sept. 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 777, and amended by Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 221(9)(A), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1749, which established the position of General Counsel to the Chief of the Capitol Police, the appropriate rate of compensation, and method of appointment, was re- pealed by Pub. L. 111–145, § 3(a)(4), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 52. § 1901a. Capitol Police Board (a) Capitol Police Board; composition; redefining mission (1) Purpose The purpose of the Capitol Police Board is to oversee and support the Capitol Police in its mission and to advance coordination between the Capitol Police and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives and the Ser- geant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in their law enforcement capacities, and the Congress. Consistent with this purpose, the Capitol Police Board shall establish general goals and objectives covering its major func- tions and operations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations. (2) Composition The Capitol Police Board shall consist of the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representa- tives, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, the Chief of the Capitol Police, and the Architect of the Capitol. The Chief of Capitol Police shall serve in an ex-officio ca- pacity and be a non-voting member of the Board. (b) Initial review and report Not later than 180 days after February 20, 2003, the Capitol Police Board shall— 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.