TITLE 2 - US CODE - CHAPTER 28 - ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

TITLE 2 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL

2 USC 1801 - Appointment

(a) 
(1) The Architect of the Capitol shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term of 10 years.
(2) There is established a commission to recommend individuals to the President for appointment to the office of Architect of the Capitol. The commission shall be composed of
(A) the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
(B) the President pro tempore of the Senate,
(C) the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and
(D) the chairmen and the ranking minority members of the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.

The commission shall recommend at least three individuals for appointment to such office.

(3) An individual appointed Architect of the Capitol under paragraph (1) shall be eligible for reappointment to such office.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall be effective in the case of appointments made to fill vacancies in the office of Architect of the Capitol which occur on or after November 21, 1989. If no such vacancy occurs within the six-year period which begins on November 21, 1989, no individual may, after the expiration of such period, hold such office unless the individual is appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

2 USC 1802 - Compensation

The compensation of the Architect of the Capitol shall be at an annual rate which is equal to the lesser of the annual salary for the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives or the annual salary for the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

2 USC 1803 - Delegation of authority

The Architect of the Capitol may delegate to the assistants of the Architect such authority of the Architect as the Architect may determine proper, except those authorities, duties, and responsibilities specifically assigned to the Deputy Architect of the Capitol by the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003.

2 USC 1804 - Deputy Architect of the Capitol to act in case of absence, disability, or vacancy

On and after August 18, 1970, the Deputy Architect of the Capitol shall act as Architect of the Capitol during the absence or disability of that official or whenever there is no Architect.

2 USC 1805 - Deputy Architect of the Capitol/Chief Operating Officer

(a) Establishment of Deputy Architect of the Capitol 
There shall be a Deputy Architect of the Capitol who shall serve as the Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol. The Deputy Architect of the Capitol shall be appointed by the Architect of the Capitol and shall report directly to the Architect of the Capitol and shall be subject to the authority of the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol shall appoint the Deputy Architect of the Capitol not later than 180 days after February 20, 2003. The Architect of the Capitol shall consult with the Comptroller General or his designee before making the appointment.
(b) Qualifications 
The Deputy Architect of the Capitol shall have strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability in management, including in such areas as strategic planning, performance management, worker safety, customer satisfaction, and service quality.
(c) Responsibilities 

(1) In general 
The Deputy Architect of the Capitol shall be responsible to the Architect of the Capitol for the overall direction, operation, and management of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, including implementing the Offices goals and mission; providing overall organization management to improve the Offices performance; and assisting the Architect of the Capitol in promoting reform, and measuring results.
(2) Responsibilities 
The Deputy Architects responsibilities include
(A) developing, implementing, annually updating, and maintaining a long-term strategic plan covering a period of not less than 5 years for the Office of the Architect of the Capitol;
(B) developing and implementing an annual performance plan that includes annual performance goals covering each of the general goals and objectives in the strategic plan and including to the extent practicable quantifiable performance measures for the annual goals;
(C) proposing organizational changes and staffing needed to carry out the Office of the Architect of the Capitols mission and strategic and annual performance goals; and
(D) reviewing and directing the operational functions of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol.
(d) Additional responsibilities 
The Architect of the Capitol may delegate to the Deputy Architect such additional duties as the Architect determines are necessary or appropriate.
(e) Action plan 

(1) In general 
No later than 90 days after the appointment, the Deputy Architect shall prepare and submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, an action plan describing the policies, procedures, and actions the Deputy Architect will implement and timeframes for carrying out the responsibilities under this section.
(2) Action plan 
The action plan shall be
(A) approved and signed by both the Architect of the Capitol and the Deputy Architect; and
(B) developed concurrently and consistent with the development of a strategic plan.
(3) Additional senior positions 
Notwithstanding section 1849 (a) of this title, as amended by section 129(c) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002, the Architect of the Capitol may fix the rate of basic pay for not more than 3 additional positions at a rate not to exceed the highest total rate of pay for the Senior Executive Service under subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5 for the locality involved.
(f) Evaluation 
The Government Accountability Office shall evaluate annually the implementation of the action plan and provide the results of the evaluation to the Architect of the Capitol, the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.
(g) Removal 
The Deputy Architect of the Capitol may be removed by the Architect of the Capitol for misconduct or failure to meet performance goals set forth in the performance agreement in subsection (i) of this section. Upon the removal of the Deputy Architect of the Capitol, the Architect of the Capitol shall immediately notify in writing the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, stating the specific reasons for the removal.
(h) Compensation 
The Deputy Architect of the Capitol shall be paid at an annual rate of pay to be determined by the Architect but not to exceed $1,500 less than the annual rate of pay for the Architect of the Capitol.
(i) Annual performance report 
The Deputy Architect of the Capitol shall prepare and transmit to the Architect of the Capitol an annual performance report. This report shall contain an evaluation of the extent to which the Office of the Architect of the Capitol met its goals and objectives.
(j) Termination of role 
As of October 1, 2006, the role of the Comptroller General and the Government Accountability Office, as established by this section, will cease.

2 USC 1806 - Repealed. Pub. L. 110437, title II, 202(e)(2), Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4987

Section, Pub. L. 110–28, title VI, § 6701, May 25, 2007, 121 Stat. 182, related to Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services.

2 USC 1807 - Repealed. Pub. L. 110437, title II, 204(b)(2), Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4988

Section, Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, 1309, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2244, related to Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services.

2 USC 1808 - Inspector General of the Architect of the Capitol

(a) Short title 
This section may be cited as the Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007.
(b) Office of Inspector General 
There is an Office of Inspector General within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol which is an independent objective office to
(1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the Architect of the Capitol;
(2) provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; and
(3) provide a means of keeping the Architect of the Capitol and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of programs and operations of the Architect of the Capitol.
(c) Appointment of Inspector General; supervision; removal 

(1) Appointment and supervision 

(A) In general 
There shall be at the head of the Office of Inspector General, an Inspector General who shall be appointed by the Architect of the Capitol, in consultation with the Inspectors General of the Library of Congress, Government Printing Office, Government Accountability Office, and United States Capitol Police. The appointment shall be made without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, law, management analysis, public administration, or investigations. The Inspector General shall report to, and be under the general supervision of, the Architect of the Capitol.
(B) Audits, investigations, reports, and other duties and responsibilities 
The Architect of the Capitol shall have no authority to prevent or prohibit the Inspector General from
(i) initiating, carrying out, or completing any audit or investigation;
(ii) issuing any subpoena during the course of any audit or investigation;
(iii) issuing any report; or
(iv) carrying out any other duty or responsibility of the Inspector General under this section.
(2) Removal 
The Inspector General may be removed from office by the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol shall, promptly upon such removal, communicate in writing the reasons for any such removal to each House of Congress.
(3) Compensation 
The Inspector General shall be paid at an annual rate of pay equal to $1,500 less than the annual rate of pay of the Architect of the Capitol.
(d) Duties, responsibilities, authority, and reports 

(1) In general 
Sections 4, 5 (other than subsections (a)(13) and (e)(1)(B) thereof), 6 (other than subsection (a)(7) and (8) thereof), and 7 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Inspector General of the Architect of the Capitol and the Office of such Inspector General and such sections shall be applied to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol and the Architect of the Capitol by substituting
(A) Office of the Architect of the Capitol for establishment; and
(B) Architect of the Capitol for head of the establishment.
(2) Employees 
The Inspector General, in carrying out this section, is authorized to select, appoint, and employ such officers and employees (including consultants) as may be necessary for carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the Office of Inspector General subject to the provisions of law governing selections, appointments, and employment in the Office of the Architect of the Capitol.
(e) Transfers 
All functions, personnel, and budget resources of the Office of the Inspector General of the Architect of the Capitol as in effect before the effective date of this section are transferred to the Office of Inspector General described under subsection (b).
(f) References 
References in any other Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of or relating to the Inspector General of the Architect of the Capitol shall be deemed to refer to the Inspector General as set forth under this section.
(g) First appointment 
By the date occurring 180 days after December 26, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall appoint 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 December 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.

TITLE 2 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER II - GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES

2 USC 1811 - Powers and duties

The Architect of the Capitol shall perform all the duties relative to the Capitol Building performed prior to August 15, 1876, by the Commissioner of Public Buildings and Grounds, and shall be appointed by the President: Provided, That no change in the architectural features of the Capitol Building or in the landscape features of the Capitol Grounds shall be made except on plans to be approved by Congress.

2 USC 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.

2 USC 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.

2 USC 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.

2 USC 1815 - Repealed. Pub. L. 10958, title I, 101(c), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 606

Section, Pub. L. 105–275, title III, § 310, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2456, related to energy conservation and management.

2 USC 1816 - Construction contracts

(a) Liquidated damages 
The Architect of the Capitol may not enter into or administer any construction contract with a value greater than $50,000 unless the contract includes a provision requiring the payment of liquidated damages in the amount determined under subsection (b) of this section in the event that completion of the project is delayed because of the contractor.
(b) Amount of payment 
The amount of payment required under a liquidated damages provision described in subsection (a) of this section shall be equal to the product of
(1) the daily liquidated damage payment rate; and
(2) the number of days by which the completion of the project is delayed.
(c) Daily liquidated damage payment rate 

(1) In general 
In subsection (b) of this section, the daily liquidated damage payment rate means
(A) $140, in the case of a contract with a value greater than $50,000 and less than $100,000;
(B) $200, in the case of a contract with a value equal to or greater than $100,000 and equal to or less than $500,000; and
(C) the sum of $200 plus $50 for each $100,000 increment by which the value of the contract exceeds $500,000, in the case of a contract with a value greater than $500,000.
(2) Adjustment in rate permitted 
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the daily liquidated damage payment rate may be adjusted by the contracting officer involved to a rate greater or lesser than the rate described in such paragraph if the contracting officer makes a written determination that the rate described does not accurately reflect the anticipated damages which will be suffered by the United States as a result of the delay in the completion of the contract.
(d) Effective date 
This section shall apply with respect to contracts entered into during fiscal year 2002 or any succeeding fiscal year.

2 USC 1816a - Design-build contracts

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Architect of the Capitol may use the two-phase selection procedures authorized in section 253m of title 41 for entering into a contract for the design and construction of a public building, facility, or work in the same manner and under the same terms and conditions as the head of an executive agency under such section.
(b) This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2008 and each succeeding fiscal year.

2 USC 1817 - Transfer of discontinued apparatus to other branches

The Architect of the Capitol may transfer apparatus, appliances, equipments, and supplies of any kind, discontinued or permanently out of service, to other branches of the service of the United States, or District of Columbia, whenever, in his judgment the interests of the Government service may require it.

2 USC 1818 - Rental or lease of storage space

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Architect of the Capitol, with the approval of the House Office Building Commission and Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, is authorized to secure, through rental, lease, or other appropriate agreement, storage space in areas within the District of Columbia and its environs beyond the boundaries of the United States Capitol Grounds for use of the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, under such terms and conditions as such Commission and committee may authorize, and to incur any necessary incidental expenses in connection therewith.

2 USC 1819 - Computer backup facilities for legislative offices

(a) Acquisition of buildings and facilities 
The Architect of the Capitol is authorized, subject to the availability of appropriations, to acquire (through purchase, lease, or otherwise) buildings and facilities for use as computer backup facilities (and related uses) for offices in the legislative branch.
(b) Acquisition subject to approval 
The acquisition of a building or facility under subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to the approval of
(1) the House Office Building Commission, in the case of a building or facility acquired for the use of an office of the House of Representatives;
(2) the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of a building or facility acquired for the use of an office of the Senate; or
(3) the House Office Building Commission in the case of a building or facility acquired for the use of any other office in the legislative branch as part of a joint facility with (1) above, or the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of a building or facility acquired for the use of any other office in the legislative branch as part of a joint facility with (2) above.
(c) United States Capitol grounds provisions applicable 
Any building or facility acquired by the Architect of the Capitol pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be a part of the United States Capitol Grounds and shall be subject to the provisions of sections 1922, 1961, 1966, 1967, and 1969 of this title and sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of title 40.
(d) Lease of buildings and facilities 
In the case of a building or facility acquired through purchase pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Architect of the Capitol may enter into or assume a lease with another person for the use of any portion of the building or facility that the Architect of the Capitol determines is not required to be used to carry out the purposes of this section, subject to the approval of the entity which approved the acquisition of such building or facility under subsection (b) of this section.
(e) Effective date 
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year.

2 USC 1820 - Acquisition of real property for Capitol Police

(a) Authority for acquisition Subject to the approval of the House Office Building Commission and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, the Architect of the Capitol is authorized to acquire (through purchase, lease, transfer from another Federal entity, or otherwise) real property, subject to the availability of appropriations and upon approval of an obligation plan by the Committees on Appropriations of the House and Senate, for the use of the United States Capitol Police. (b) United States Capitol grounds provisions applicable Any real property acquired by the Architect of the Capitol pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be a part of the United States Capitol Grounds and shall be subject to the provisions of sections 1922, 1961, 1966, 1967, and 1969 of this title and sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of title 40. (c) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year.

2 USC 1821 - Small purchase contracting authority

(a) In general 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law
(1) section 5 of title 41 shall apply with respect to purchases and contracts for the Architect of the Capitol as if the reference to $25,000 in paragraph (1) of such section were a reference to $100,000; and
(2) the Architect may procure services, equipment, and construction for security related projects in the most efficient manner he determines appropriate.
(b) Effective date 
This section shall apply to fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter.

2 USC 1822 - Leasing of space

(a) In general 
Funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol shall be available
(1) for the leasing of space in areas within the District of Columbia and its environs beyond the boundaries of the United States Capitol Grounds to meet space requirements of the United States Senate, United States House of Representatives, United States Capitol Police, and the Architect of the Capitol under such terms and conditions as the Committee or Commission referred to under subsection (b) of this section may authorize; and
(2) to incur any necessary expense in connection with any leasing of space under paragraph (1).
(b) Conditions to lease space 
The Architect of the Capitol may lease space under subsection (a) of this section upon submission of written notice of intent to lease such space to, and approved by
(1) the Committees on Appropriations and Rules and Administration of the Senate for space to be leased for the Senate;
(2) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the House Office Building Commission for space to be leased for the House of Representatives; and
(3) the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives, for space to be leased for any other entity under subsection (a).
(c) Effective date 
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2004, and each fiscal year thereafter.

2 USC 1823 - Acquisition of real property for Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate

(1) The Architect of the Capitol may acquire (through purchase, lease, transfer from another Federal entity, or otherwise) real property, for the use of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to support the operations of the Senate
(A) subject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate; and
(B) subject to the availability of appropriations and upon approval of an obligation plan by the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
(2) Subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate may transfer funds for the acquisition or maintenance of any property under paragraph (1) from the account under the heading Senate, Contingent Expenses of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to the account under the heading Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings.
(3) This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2007 and each fiscal year thereafter.

2 USC 1824 - Energy and environmental measures in Capitol Complex Master Plan

(a) In general 
To the maximum extent practicable, the Architect of the Capitol shall include energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures in the Capitol Complex Master Plan.
(b) Report 
Not later than 6 months after December 19, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, a report on the energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures included in the Capitol Complex Master Plan pursuant to subsection (a).

2 USC 1825 - Repealed. Pub. L. 110437, title V, 501(b)(2), Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4997

Section, Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, 1305, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2242, related to CVC maintenance.

2 USC 1826 - Easements for rights-of-way

(a) In general 
The Architect of the Capitol may grant, upon such terms as the Architect of the Capitol considers advisable, including monetary consideration, easements for rights-of-way over, in, and upon the Capitol Grounds and any other public lands under the jurisdiction and control of the Architect of the Capitol.
(b) Limitation 
No easement granted under this section may include more land than is necessary for the easement.
(c) Easement account 
There is established in the Treasury an easement account for the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol shall deposit in the account all proceeds received relating to the granting of easements under this section. The proceeds deposited in that account shall be available to the Architect, in such amounts and for such purposes provided in appropriations acts.
(d) In-kind consideration 
Subject to subsection (f), the Architect may accept in-kind consideration instead of, or in addition to, any monetary consideration, for any easement granted under this section.
(e) Termination of easement 
The Architect of the Capitol may terminate all or part of any easement granted under this section for
(1) failure to comply with the terms of the grant;
(2) nonuse for a 2-year period; or
(3) abandonment.
(f) Approval 
The Architect of the Capitol may grant an easement for rights-of-way under subsection (a) upon submission of written notice of intent to grant that easement and the amount or type of consideration to be received, and approval by
(1) the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate for easements granted on property under Senate jurisdiction;
(2) the House Office Building Commission for property under House of Representatives jurisdiction; and
(3) the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the House Office Building Commission for easements granted on any other property.
(g) Effective date 
This section shall apply to fiscal year 2008 and each fiscal year thereafter.

TITLE 2 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER III - PERSONNEL

Part A - General

2 USC 1831 - Human resources program

(a) Short title 
This section may be cited as the Architect of the Capitol Human Resources Act.
(b) Finding and purpose 

(1) Finding 
The Congress finds that the Office of the Architect of the Capitol should develop human resources management programs that are consistent with the practices common among other Federal and private sector organizations.
(2) Purpose 
It is the purpose of this section to require the Architect of the Capitol to establish and maintain a personnel management system that incorporates fundamental principles that exist in other modern personnel systems.
(c) Personnel management system 

(1) Establishment 
The Architect of the Capitol shall establish and maintain a personnel management system.
(2) Requirements 
The personnel management system shall at a minimum include the following:
(A) A system which ensures that applicants for employment and employees of the Architect of the Capitol are appointed, promoted, and assigned on the basis of merit and fitness after fair and equitable consideration of all applicants and employees through open competition.
(B) An equal employment opportunity program which includes an affirmative employment program for employees and applicants for employment, and procedures for monitoring progress by the Architect of the Capitol in ensuring a workforce reflective of the diverse labor force.
(C) A system for the classification of positions which takes into account the difficulty, responsibility, and qualification requirements of the work performed, and which conforms to the principle of equal pay for substantially equal work.
(D) A program for the training of Architect of the Capitol employees which has among its goals improved employee performance and opportunities for employee advancement.
(E) A formal performance appraisal system which will permit the accurate evaluation of job performance on the basis of objective criteria for all Architect of the Capitol employees.
(F) A fair and equitable system to address unacceptable conduct and performance by Architect of the Capitol employees, including a general statement of violations, sanctions, and procedures which shall be made known to all employees, and a formal grievance procedure.
(G) A program to provide services to deal with mental health, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and other employee problems, and which ensures employee confidentiality.
(H) A formal policy statement regarding the use and accrual of sick and annual leave which shall be made known to all employees, and which is consistent with the other requirements of this section.
(d) Implementation of personnel management system 

(1) Development of plan 
The Architect of the Capitol shall
(A) develop a plan for the establishment and maintenance of a personnel management system designed to achieve the requirements of subsection (c) of this section;
(B) submit the plan to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the House Office Building Commission, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Joint Committee on the Library, and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives not later than 12 months after July 22, 1994; and
(C) implement the plan not later than 90 days after the plan is submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the House Office Building Commission, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Joint Committee on the Library, and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as specified in subparagraph (B).
(2) Evaluation and reporting 
The Architect of the Capitol shall develop a system of oversight and evaluation to ensure that the personnel management system of the Architect of the Capitol achieves the requirements of subsection (c) of this section and complies with all other relevant laws, rules and regulations. The Architect of the Capitol shall report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the House Office Building Commission, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, and the Joint Committee on the Library on an annual basis the results of its evaluation under this subsection.
(3) Application of laws 
Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or supersede any other provision of law otherwise applicable to the Architect of the Capitol or its employees, unless expressly provided in this section.

2 USC 1832 - Assignment and reassignment of personnel

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, in order to improve the economic use of the personal services of his employees, the Architect of the Capitol is authorized on and after October 12, 1979, to assign and reassign, without increase or decrease in basic salary or wages, any person on the employment rolls of his Office, for personal services in any buildings, facilities or grounds under his jurisdiction or for personal services in connection with any project under his jurisdiction for which appropriations have been made and are available, whenever such action, in his opinion, will be most advantageous to the interest of or result in either specific or overall savings to the Government. Exceptions may be made where there are differences in equipment. No assignment or reassignment of personnel by the Architect of the Capitol pursuant to this provision shall operate in any respect to augment or decrease any general or specific appropriation.

2 USC 1833 - Lighting, heating, and ventilating House of Representatives

The electrician, together with everything pertaining to the electrical machinery and apparatus, and the ventilation and heating of the House of Representatives, and all laborers and others connected with the lighting, heating, and ventilating thereof, shall be subject exclusively to the orders, and in all respects under the direction, of the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the control of the Speaker; and no removal or appointment shall be made except with his approval. And all engineers and others who are engaged in heating and ventilating the House shall be subject to the orders, and in all respects under the direction, of the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the control of the Speaker; and no removal or appointment shall be made except with his approval.

2 USC 1834 - Heating and ventilating Senate wing

All engineers and others who are engaged in heating and ventilating the Senate wing of the Capitol shall be subject to the orders and in all respects under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the approval of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Part B - Compensation

2 USC 1841 - Single per annum gross rates of pay

Whenever the rate of pay of
(1) an employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol; or
(2) an employee of the House Restaurant, or of the Senate Restaurant, under the supervision of the Architect of the Capitol as an agent of the House or Senate, respectively, as the case may be;

is fixed or adjusted on or after the effective date of this section, that rate, as so fixed and adjusted, shall be a single per annum gross rate.

2 USC 1842 - Conversion of existing pay rates

The Architect of the Capitol shall convert, as of the effective date of this section, to a single per annum gross rate, the rate of pay of each employee described in subparagraph (1) or subparagraph (2) of section 1841 of this title, whose pay immediately prior to such effective date was fixed at a basic rate with respect to which additional pay was payable by law.

2 USC 1843 - Obsolete references

In any case in which
(1) the rate of pay of, or any maximum or minimum rate of pay with respect to
(A) any employee described in subparagraph (1) or subparagraph (2) of section 1841 of this title, or
(B) the position of such employee, or
(C) any class or group of such employees or positions,

is referred to in or provided by statute or other authority; and

(2) the rate so referred to or provided is a basic rate with respect to which additional pay is provided by law;

such statutory provision or authority shall be deemed to refer, in lieu of such basic rate, to the per annum gross rate which an employee receiving such basic rate immediately prior to the effective date of this section would receive, without regard to such statutory provision or authority, under section 1842 of this title on and after such date.

2 USC 1844 - Savings provisions

The provisions of sections 1841 to 1846 of this title shall not be construed to
(1) limit or otherwise affect any authority for the making of any appointment to, or for fixing or adjusting the pay for, the position of any employee described in subparagraph (1) or subparagraph (2) of section 1841 of this title;
(2) affect the continuity of employment of, or reduce the pay of, any employee holding any position referred to in subparagraph (1) of this section; or
(3) modify, change, supersede, or otherwise affect the provisions of sections 5504 and 6101 (a)(5) of title 5, insofar as such sections relate to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol.

2 USC 1845 - Effect on existing law

(a) All provisions of law inconsistent with sections 1841 to 1846 of this title are hereby superseded to the extent of the inconsistency.
(b) Sections 5504 and 6101 (a)(5) of title 5 shall apply to employees of the House and Senate Restaurants who are paid at per annum rates of pay as long as such employees are under the supervision of the Architect of the Capitol as an agent of the House or Senate, respectively, as the case may be.

2 USC 1846 - Exemptions

Notwithstanding any other provision of sections 1841 to 1846 of this title, the foregoing provisions of such sections do not apply to any employee described in section 1841 of this title whose pay is fixed and adjusted
(1) in accordance with chapter 51, and subchapter III of chapter 53, of title 5, relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates;
(2) in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 5, relating to prevailing rate pay systems;
(3) at per hour or per diem rates in accordance with section 3 of the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, as amended (46 Stat. 38; 55 Stat. 615), relating to employees performing professional and technical services for the Architect of the Capitol in connection with construction projects and employees under the Office of the Architect of the Capitol whose tenure of employment is temporary or of uncertain duration; or
(4) in accordance with prevailing rates under authority of sections 2042 to 2047 of this title, or section 208 of the First Supplemental Civil Functions Appropriation Act, 1941 (54 Stat. 1056; Public, No. 812, Seventy-sixth Congress), relating to the duties of the Architect of the Capitol with respect to the House of Representatives Restaurant.

2 USC 1847 - Authorization to fix basic rate of compensation for certain positions

On and after August 21, 1959, the Architect of the Capitol is authorized, without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, to fix the compensation of four positions under the appropriation Salaries, Office of the Architect of the Capitol, of two positions under the appropriation Capitol Buildings, and of one position under the appropriation House Office Buildings at a basic rate of $8,200 per annum each: Provided, That this provision shall not be applicable to the positions of Architect or Assistant Architect. On and after August 21, 1959, the Architect of the Capitol is authorized, without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, to fix the compensation of one position under the appropriation Senate Office Buildings, at a basic rate of $8,200 per annum.

2 USC 1848 - Compensation of certain positions in Office of Architect of the Capitol

(a) Amount of compensation to be that specified in appropriations Acts 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the pay for positions described in subsection (b) of this section shall be the amounts specified for such positions in appropriations Acts.
(b) Positions covered 
The positions referred to in subsection (a) of this section are
(1) the position of assistant referred to in the proviso in the first undesignated paragraph under the center subheadings Office of the Architect of the Capitol and salaries in the first section of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1971 [2 U.S.C. 1804], and
(2) the eight positions provided for in the third and fourth undesignated paragraphs under the center subheadings Office of the Architect of the Capitol and salaries in the first section of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1960 [2 U.S.C. 1847].
(c) Calculation of amounts 
The pay for each position described in subsection (b) of this section shall be the pay payable for such position with respect to the last pay period before this section takes effect, subject to any applicable adjustment during fiscal year 1988 under, or by reference to any applicable adjustment during fiscal year 1988 under, subchapter I of chapter 53 of title 5.
(d) Effective date 
This section shall apply in fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1987, with respect to pay periods beginning after December 22, 1987.

2 USC 1849 - Compensation of certain positions under jurisdiction of Architect of the Capitol

(a) Twelve positions fixed in relation to Senior Executive Service 
The Architect of the Capitol may fix the rate of basic pay for not more than 12 positions at a rate not to exceed the highest total rate of pay for the Senior Executive Service under subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5 for the locality involved.
(b) Nine positions fixed in relation to General Schedule 
Effective beginning with any pay period beginning on or after August 14, 1991, the rate of basic pay for up to 9 positions under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol may be fixed at such rate as the Architect considers appropriate for each, not to exceed 135 percent of the minimum rate payable for grade GS15 of the General Schedule.
(c) Executive Project Directors 
The Architect of the Capitol may fix the rate of basic pay for not more than 4 positions for Executive Project Directors whose salary is payable from project funds, at a rate not to exceed 95 percent of the highest total rate of pay for the Senior Executive Service under subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5 for the locality involved.

2 USC 1850 - Compensation of registered nurses

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective on the first day of the first applicable pay period which begins on or after December 27, 1974, the positions of registered nurses compensated under appropriations for Capitol Buildings, Senate Office Buildings, and House Office Buildings, shall be allocated by the Architect of the Capitol at not to exceed grade 12 of the General Schedule. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective January 1, 1975, none of the funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol shall thereafter be available for any nursing position unless the position is occupied by a Registered Nurse: Provided, That such provision shall not be applicable to the present incumbents of such positions.

2 USC 1851 - Gratuities for survivors of deceased employees

Until otherwise provided by law, there is authorized to be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives, on vouchers signed by the chairman of the Committee on House Oversight, a gratuity to the widow, widower, or heirs-at-law, of each deceased employee under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol who was assigned to duty in the House of Representatives at the time of his death. The payment of each such gratuity shall be in accordance with uniform rules and regulations adopted by the Committee on House Oversight except that no such gratuity shall be in excess of that payable to the widow, widower, or heirs-at-law of any deceased employee under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol having a comparable length of service, who was assigned to similar duties in the Senate at the time of his death.

2 USC 1852 - Withholding and remittance of State income tax

(a) Agreement by Architect with appropriate State official; covered individuals 
Whenever
(1) the law of any State provides for the collection of an income tax by imposing upon employers generally the duty of withholding sums from the compensation of employees and remitting such sums to the authorities of such State; and
(2) such duty to withhold is imposed generally with respect to the compensation of employees who are residents of such State; then the Architect of the Capitol is authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this section, to enter into an agreement with the appropriate official of that State to provide for the withholding and remittance of sums for individuals
(A) employed by the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, the United States Botanic Garden, or the Senate Restaurant; and
(B) who request the Architect to make such withholdings for remittance to that State.
(b) Number of remittances authorized 
Any agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall not require the Architect to remit such sums more often than once each calendar quarter.
(c) Requests for withholding and remittance; amount of withholding; number and effective date of requests; change of designated State; revocation of request; rules and regulations 

(1) An individual employed by the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, the United States Botanic Garden, or the Senate Restaurant may request the Architect to withhold sums from his pay for remittance to the appropriate authorities of the State that he designates. Amounts of withholdings shall be made in accordance with those provisions of the law of that State which apply generally to withholding by employers.
(2) An individual may have in effect at any time only one request for withholdings, and he may not have more than two such requests in effect with respect to different States during any one calendar year. The request for withholdings is effective on the first day of the first pay period commencing on or after the day on which the request is received in the Office of the Architect, the Botanic Garden Office, or the Senate Restaurant Accounting Office except that
(A) when the Architect first enters into an agreement with a State, a request for withholdings shall be effective on such date as the Architect may determine; and
(B) when an individual first receives an appointment, the request shall be effective on the day of appointment, if the individual makes the request at the time of appointment.
(3) An individual may change the State designated by him for the purposes of having withholdings made and request that the withholdings be remitted in accordance with such change, and he may also revoke his request for withholdings. Any change in the State designated or revocation is effective on the first day of the first pay period commencing on or after the day on which the request for change or the revocation is received in the appropriate office.
(4) The Architect is authorized to issue rules and regulations he considers appropriate in carrying out this subsection.
(d) Time or times of agreements by Architect 
The Architect may enter into agreements under subsection (a) of this section at such time or times as he considers appropriate.
(e) Provisions as not imposing duty, burden, requirement or penalty upon United States or any officer or employee of United States 
This section imposes no duty, burden, or requirement upon the United States, or any officer or employee of the United States, except as specifically provided in this section. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to consent to the application of any provision of law which has the effect of subjecting the United States, or any officer or employee of the United States to any penalty or liability by reason of the provisions of this section.
(f) “State” defined 
For the purposes of this section, State means any of the States of the United States.

TITLE 2 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER IV - APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES

2 USC 1861 - Appropriations under control of Architect of the Capitol

Appropriations under the control of the Architect of the Capitol shall be available for expenses of advertising and personal and other services.

2 USC 1862 - Transfer of funds

During fiscal year 1997 and fiscal years thereafter, amounts appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol (including amounts relating to the Botanic Garden) may be transferred among accounts available to the Architect of the Capitol upon the approval of
(1) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, in the case of amounts transferred from the appropriation for Capitol buildings and grounds under the heading house office buildings;
(2) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, in the case of amounts transferred from the appropriation for Capitol buildings and grounds under the heading senate office buildings; and
(3) the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, in the case of amounts transferred from any other appropriation.

2 USC 1863 - Funds out of Contingent Expenses, Architect of the Capitol Appropriation

Any expenditures required to implement the provisions of section 1818 of this title shall be paid from the appropriation Contingent Expenses, Architect of the Capitol and any funds appropriated under this head shall hereafter be available for such purpose.

2 USC 1864 - Funds out of Capitol Buildings, Architect of the Capitol Appropriation

On and after October 18, 1986, the Architect of the Capitol may incur expenses authorized by section 1818 of this title to be paid from the appropriation Capitol Buildings, Architect of the Capitol.

2 USC 1865 - Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds Account

(a) Establishment 
There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States an account for the Architect of the Capitol to be known as Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds (hereinafter in this section referred to as the account).
(b) Use of funds 
Funds in the account shall be used by the Architect of the Capitol for all necessary expenses for the maintenance, care, and operation of buildings and grounds of the United States Capitol Police.
(c) Effective date; transfer of funds 
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year. Any amounts provided to the Architect of the Capitol prior to August 2, 2002, for the maintenance, care, and operation of buildings of the United States Capitol Police during fiscal year 2002 shall be transferred to the account.

2 USC 1866 - Certification of vouchers

It shall not be a duty of the Architect of the Capitol to certify any pay roll or other voucher covering any expenditure from any appropriation for the Senate Office Building, or for any other building or activity, unless the obligation involved was incurred by him or under his direction.

2 USC 1867 - Advancement and reimbursement of expenses for flying American flags and providing certification services therefor

On and after November 19, 1995, expenses, based on full cost recovery, for flying American flags and providing certification services therefor shall be advanced or reimbursed upon request of the Architect of the Capitol, and amounts so received shall be deposited into the Treasury.

2 USC 1868 - Semiannual compilation and report of expenditures

(1) Commencing with the semiannual period beginning January 1, 1965 and for each semiannual period thereafter, the Architect of the Capitol shall compile and, not later than sixty days following the close of the semiannual period, submit to the Senate and the House of Representatives a report of all expenditures made from monies appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol, based on payrolls and other vouchers transmitted during such period to the Treasury Department for disbursement, such report to include (1) the name, title, and gross salary payment to each employee; (2) a list of government contributions to retirement, health, insurance, and other similar funds; and (3) name of payee, brief description of service rendered or items furnished under contract, purchase order or other agreement. Such report shall be printed as a Senate document.
(2) The report by the Architect of the Capitol under paragraph (1) for the semiannual period beginning on January 1, 1976, shall include the period beginning on July 1, 1976, and ending on September 30, 1976, and such semiannual period shall be treated as closing on September 30, 1976. Thereafter, the report by the Architect of the Capitol under paragraph (1) shall be for the semiannual periods beginning on October 1 and ending on March 31 and beginning on April 1 and ending on September 30 of each year.

2 USC 1869 - Advance payments

During fiscal year 2008 and each succeeding fiscal year, following notification of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Architect of the Capitol may make payments in advance for obligations of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol for subscription services if the Architect determines it to be more prompt, efficient, or economical to do so.