USC Subchapter VII

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2 U.S.C. § 2162 Capitol Power Plant

(a) DesignationThe heating, lighting, and power plant constructed under the terms of the Act approved April 28, 1904 (33 Stat. 479, chapter 1762) shall be known as the “Capitol Power Plant”. (b) DefinitionIn this section, the term “carbon dioxide energy efficiency” means the quantity of electricity used to power equipment for carbon dioxide capture and storage or use. (c) Feasibility studyThe Architect of the Capitol shall conduct a feasibility study evaluating the available methods to capture, store, and use carbon dioxide emitted from the Capitol Power Plant as a result of burning fossil fuels. In carrying out the feasibility study, the Architect of the Capitol is encouraged to consult with individuals with expertise in carbon capture and storage or use, including experts with the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and industry, as appropriate. The study shall consider—(1) the availability of technologies to capture and store or use Capitol Power Plant carbon dioxide emissions; (2) strategies to conserve energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions at the Capitol Power Plant; and (3) other factors as determined by the Architect of the Capitol. (d) Demonstration projects(1) In generalIf the feasibility study determines that a demonstration project to capture and store or use Capitol Power Plant carbon dioxide emissions is technologically feasible and economically justified (including direct and indirect economic and environmental benefits), the Architect of the Capitol may conduct 1 or more demonstration projects to capture and store or use carbon dioxide emitted from the Capitol Power Plant as a result of burning fossil fuels. (2) Factors for considerationIn carrying out such demonstration projects, the Architect of the Capitol shall consider—(A) the amount of Capitol Power Plant carbon dioxide emissions to be captured and stored or used; (B) whether the proposed project is able to reduce air pollutants other than carbon dioxide; (C) the carbon dioxide energy efficiency of the proposed project; (D) whether the proposed project is able to use carbon dioxide emissions; (E) whether the proposed project could be expanded to significantly increase the amount of Capitol Power Plant carbon dioxide emissions to be captured and stored or used; (F) the potential environmental, energy, and educational benefits of demonstrating the capture and storage or use of carbon dioxide at the U.S. Capitol; and (G) other factors as determined by the Architect of the Capitol. (3) Terms and conditionsA demonstration project funded under this section shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe. (e) Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the feasibility study and demonstration project $3,000,000. Such sums shall remain available until expended.

2 U.S.C. § 2162a Promoting maximum efficiency in operation of Capitol Power Plant

(a) Steam boilers(1) In generalThe Architect of the Capitol shall take such steps as may be necessary to operate the steam boilers at the Capitol Power Plant in the most energy efficient manner possible to minimize carbon emissions and operating costs, including adjusting steam pressures and adjusting the operation of the boilers to take into account variations in demand, including seasonality, for the use of the system. (2) Effective dateThe Architect shall implement the steps required under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after December 19, 2007. (b) Chiller plant(1) In generalThe Architect of the Capitol shall take such steps as may be necessary to operate the chiller plant at the Capitol Power Plant in the most energy efficient manner possible to minimize carbon emissions and operating costs, including adjusting water temperatures and adjusting the operation of the chillers to take into account variations in demand, including seasonality, for the use of the system. (2) Effective dateThe Architect shall implement the steps required under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after December 19, 2007. (c) MetersNot later than 90 days after December 19, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall evaluate the accuracy of the meters in use at the Capitol Power Plant and correct them as necessary. (d) Report on implementationNot later than 180 days after December 19, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall complete the implementation of the requirements of this section and submit a report describing the actions taken and the energy efficiencies achieved to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.

2 U.S.C. § 2163 Capitol Grounds shuttle service

Funds appropriated for any available account of the Architect of the Capitol after October 1, 1976, shall be available for the purchase or rental, maintenance and operation of passenger motor vehicles to provide shuttle service for Members and employees of Congress to and from the buildings in the Legislative group.

2 U.S.C. § 2164 Transportation of House Pages by Capitol Grounds shuttle service

The passenger motor vehicles authorized by section 2163 of this title to provide a shuttle service for Members and employees of Congress may be used for the transportation of House Pages to and from special events associated with their education when approved by the House of Representatives Page Board: Provided further, That the use of the said passenger motor vehicles for transportation of House Pages shall not interfere with the shuttle service for Members and employees of the Congress.

2 U.S.C. § 2167 Congressional Award Youth Park

(a) DesignationThe parcel of approximately 5 acres of land located on the Capitol Grounds and described in subsection (b) shall be known and designated as the “Congressional Award Youth Park”. (b) Area included(1) In generalThe parcel of land described in subsection (a) is—(A) bounded on the north by Constitution Avenue, N.W.; (B) bounded on the east by First Street, N.W.; (C) bounded on the south by Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.; and (D) bounded on the west by Third Street N.W. (2) ExtensionThe park shall extend to the curbs of the streets described in paragraph (1). (c) Design(1) CompetitionThe Architect of the Capitol shall sponsor a competition for the design of the park, based on specifications developed by the Architect. (2) Specifications(A) In generalNot later than June 30, 2002, the Architect, in consultation with the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate, and the Speaker and the minority leader of the House of Representatives, shall develop the specifications for the park. (B) Requirements(i) In generalThe specifications shall require an outdoor design that is accessible to the public. (ii) InclusionsTo the maximum extent practicable, the specifications shall include requirements for—(I) a fountain; (II) extensive use of trees and flowering plants from each of the 50 States; (III) large-scale replicas of the medals awarded under the Congressional Award Program; and (IV) the inscription of the names of all Congressional Award recipients. (3) Selection(A) In generalAs soon as practicable after the competition is completed, the Architect shall forward at least 3 designs, with recommendations, to the United States Capitol Preservation Commission. (B) Final selectionThe United States Capitol Preservation Commission shall select and approve the final design from among the 3 designs submitted under subparagraph (A). (d) FundingFunds otherwise made available to the Architect of the Capitol under this Act shall be available to carry out this section.

2 U.S.C. § 2168 Memorandum of understanding for provision of services of the United States Capitol telephone exchange for the House

(a) In generalThe Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate may enter into a memorandum of understanding under which the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper shall provide all services of the United States Capitol telephone exchange for the House of Representatives, in accordance with such terms and conditions as may be provided in the memorandum of understanding. (b) Transfer of positions and personnelFor any period during which a memorandum of understanding is in effect pursuant to this section—(1) all positions in the United States Capitol telephone exchange for which the employing authority is the Chief Administrative Officer shall be transferred to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (2) all employees in the United States Capitol telephone exchange for whom the employing authority is the Chief Administrative Officer shall be transferred to, and appointed by, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; and (3) the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper shall serve as the employing authority for all personnel of the United States Capitol telephone exchange. (c) Pay and leave accrualIn carrying out a memorandum of understanding pursuant to this section, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper shall ensure that, with respect to any employee of the United States Capitol telephone exchange whose employing authority prior to the effective date of the memorandum was the Chief Administrative Officer—(1) the rate of pay and leave accrual for the employee shall not be less than the employee’s rate of pay and leave accrual for the most recent pay period prior to such date, unless—(A) the employee does not remain in the same position with the exchange; or (B) the rate of pay or leave accrual is reduced for cause; and (2) any leave accrued by the employee that remains unused as of such date shall be transferred to the employee and made available for the employee to use under the same terms and conditions that applied to the use of the leave prior to such date. (d) Omitted (e) Reimbursement of expenses by House(1) A memorandum of understanding under this section may include a provision requiring the reimbursement by the House of Representatives during a fiscal year (paid out of the applicable accounts of the House) of the expenses incurred by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper during the fiscal year in carrying out the memorandum with respect to the employees of the United States Capitol telephone exchange whose employing authority prior to the effective date of the memorandum was the Chief Administrative Officer. (2) Any reimbursement made pursuant to this subsection—(A) in the case of a reimbursement for salaries or agency contributions and related expenses, shall be deposited in the account under the heading “Office of the sergeant at arms and doorkeeper” or “agency contributions and related expenses”, under the heading “Salaries, Officers and Employees”; and (B) in the case of a reimbursement for expenses, shall be deposited in the account under the heading “sergeant at arms and doorkeeper of the senate” under the heading “Contingent Expenses of the Senate”. (3) Any funds deposited under paragraph (2) shall be available in like manner and for the same purposes as are other funds in the account to which the funds were deposited. (f) Effective dateThis section and the amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2005 and each succeeding fiscal year.

2 U.S.C. § 2169 Capitol complex E–85 refueling station

(a) ConstructionThe Architect of the Capitol may construct a fuel tank and pumping system for E–85 fuel at or within close proximity to the Capitol Grounds Fuel Station. (b) UseThe E–85 fuel tank and pumping system shall be available for use by all legislative branch vehicles capable of operating with E–85 fuel, subject to such other legislative branch agencies reimbursing the Architect of the Capitol for the costs of E–85 fuel used by such other legislative branch vehicles. (c) Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $640,000 for fiscal year 2008.

2 U.S.C. § 2170 Battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government

(a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “covered employee” means—(1) an employee whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate; or (2) any other individual who is authorized to park in any parking area under the jurisdiction of the Senate on Capitol Grounds. (b) Authority(1) In generalSubject to paragraph (3), funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol under the heading “Capitol Power Plant” under the heading “ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL” in any fiscal year are available to construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis battery recharging stations in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate on Capitol Grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by Senators or covered employees. (2) Vendors authorizedIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Architect of the Capitol may use 1 or more vendors on a commission basis. (3) Approval of constructionThe Architect of the Capitol may construct or direct the construction of battery recharging stations described under paragraph (1) after—(A) submission of written notice detailing the numbers and locations of the battery recharging stations to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate; and (B) approval by that Committee. (c) Fees and charges(1) In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the Architect of the Capitol shall charge fees or charges for electricity provided to Senators and covered employees sufficient to cover the costs to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including costs to any vendors or other costs associated with maintaining the battery recharging stations. (2) Approval of fees or chargesThe Architect of the Capitol may establish and adjust fees or charges under paragraph (1) after—(A) submission of written notice detailing the amount of the fee or charge to be established or adjusted to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate; and (B) approval by that Committee. (d) Deposit and availability of fees, charges, and commissionsAny fees, charges, or commissions collected by the Architect of the Capitol under this section shall be—(1) deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations account described under subsection (b); and (2) available for obligation without further appropriation during—(A) the fiscal year collected; and (B) the fiscal year following the fiscal year collected. (e) Reports(1) In generalNot later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a report on the financial administration and cost recovery of activities under this section with respect to that fiscal year to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. (2) Avoiding subsidy(A) DeterminationNot later than 3 years after August 10, 2012, and every 3 years thereafter, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a report to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate determining whether Senators and covered employees using battery charging stations as authorized by this section are receiving a subsidy from the taxpayers. (B) Modification of rates and feesIf a determination is made under subparagraph (A) that a subsidy is being received, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a plan to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate on how to update the program to ensure no subsidy is being received. If the committee does not act on the plan within 60 days, the Architect of the Capitol shall take appropriate steps to increase rates or fees to ensure reimbursement for the cost of the program consistent with an appropriate schedule for amortization, to be charged to those using the charging stations. (f) Effective dateThis section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2011 and each fiscal year thereafter.

2 U.S.C. § 2171 Battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government

(a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “covered employee” means—(1) an employee whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives; or (2) any other individual who is authorized to park in any parking area under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives on Capitol Grounds. (b) Authority(1) In generalSubject to paragraph (3), funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol under the heading “Capitol Power Plant” under the heading “ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL” in any fiscal year are available to construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis battery recharging stations in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives on Capitol Grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by Members of the House of Representatives (including the Delegates or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) or covered employees. (2) Vendors authorizedIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Architect of the Capitol may use 1 or more vendors on a commission basis. (3) Approval of constructionThe Architect of the Capitol may construct or direct the construction of battery recharging stations described under paragraph (1) after—(A) submission of written notice detailing the numbers and locations of the battery recharging stations to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives; and (B) approval by that Committee. (c) Fees and charges(1) In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the Architect of the Capitol shall charge fees or charges for electricity provided to Members and covered employees sufficient to cover the costs to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including costs to any vendors or other costs associated with maintaining the battery recharging stations. (2) Approval of fees or chargesThe Architect of the Capitol may establish and adjust fees or charges under paragraph (1) after—(A) submission of written notice detailing the amount of the fee or charge to be established or adjusted to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives; and (B) approval by that Committee. (d) Deposit and availability of fees, charges, and commissionsAny fees, charges, or commissions collected by the Architect of the Capitol under this section shall be—(1) deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations account described under subsection (b); and (2) available for obligation without further appropriation during—(A) the fiscal year collected; and (B) the fiscal year following the fiscal year collected. (e) Reports(1) In generalNot later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a report on the financial administration and cost recovery of activities under this section with respect to that fiscal year to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives. (2) Avoiding subsidy(A) DeterminationNot later than 3 years after August 16, 2012, and every 3 years thereafter, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a report to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives determining whether Members (including any Delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress) and covered employees using battery charging stations as authorized by this section are receiving a subsidy from the taxpayers. (B) Modification of rates and feesIf a determination is made under subparagraph (A) that a subsidy is being received, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a plan to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives on how to update the program to ensure no subsidy is being received. If the committee does not act on the plan within 60 days, the Architect of the Capitol shall take appropriate steps to increase rates or fees to ensure reimbursement for the cost of the program consistent with an appropriate schedule for amortization, to be charged to those using the charging stations. (f) Effective dateThis section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2011 and each fiscal year thereafter.

2 U.S.C. § 2171a Battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Librarian of Congress at no net cost to the Federal Government

(a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “covered employee” means—(1) an employee of the Library of Congress; or (2) any other individual who is authorized to park in any parking area under the jurisdiction of the Library of Congress on the Library of Congress buildings and grounds. (b) Authority(1) In generalSubject to paragraph (3), funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol under the heading “Capitol Power Plant” under the heading “ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL” in any fiscal year are available to construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis battery recharging stations in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Library of Congress on Library of Congress buildings and grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by covered employees. (2) Vendors authorizedIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Architect of the Capitol may use one or more vendors on a commission basis. (3) Approval of constructionThe Architect of the Capitol may construct or direct the construction of battery recharging stations described under paragraph (1) after—(A) submission of written notice detailing the numbers and locations of the battery recharging stations to the Joint Committee on the Library; and (B) approval by that Committee. (c) Fees and charges(1) In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the Architect of the Capitol shall charge fees or charges for electricity provided to covered employees sufficient to cover the costs to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including costs to any vendors or other costs associated with maintaining the battery charging stations. (2) Approval of fees or chargesThe Architect of the Capitol may establish and adjust fees or charges under paragraph (1) after—(A) submission of written notice detailing the amount of the fee or charge to be established or adjusted to the Joint Committee on the Library; and (B) approval by that Committee. (d) Deposit and availability of fees, charges, and commissionsAny fees, charges, or commissions collected by the Architect of the Capitol under this section shall be—(1) deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations account described under subsection (b); and (2) available for obligation without further appropriation during the fiscal year collected. (e) Reports(1) In generalNot later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a report on the financial administration and cost recovery of activities under this section with respect to that fiscal year to the Joint Committee on the Library and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate. (2) Avoiding subsidy(A) DeterminationNot later than 3 years after December 18, 2015, and every 3 years thereafter, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a report to the Joint Committee on the Library determining whether covered employees using battery charging stations as authorized by this section are receiving a subsidy from the taxpayers. (B) Modification of rates and feesIf a determination is made under subparagraph (A) that a subsidy is being received, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a plan to the Joint Committee on the Library on how to update the program to ensure no subsidy is being received. If the Joint Committee does not act on the plan within 60 days, the Architect of the Capitol shall take appropriate steps to increase rates or fees to ensure reimbursement for the cost of the program consistent with an appropriate schedule for amortization, to be charged to those using the charging stations. (f) Effective dateThis section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2016 and each fiscal year thereafter.

2 U.S.C. § 2172 Office of Congressional Accessibility Services

(a) Establishment of Office of Congressional Accessibility Services(1) EstablishmentThere is established in the legislative branch the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, to be headed by the Director of Accessibility Services. (2) Congressional Accessibility Services Board(A) EstablishmentThere is established the Congressional Accessibility Services Board, which shall be composed of—(i) the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; (ii) the Secretary of the Senate; (iii) the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives; (iv) the Clerk of the House of Representatives; and (v) the Architect of the Capitol. (B) Direction of BoardThe Office of Congressional Accessibility Services shall be subject to the direction of the Congressional Accessibility Services Board. (3) Mission and functions(A) In generalThe Office of Congressional Accessibility Services shall—(i) provide and coordinate accessibility services for individuals with disabilities, including Members of Congress, officers and employees of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and visitors, in the United States Capitol Complex; and (ii) provide information regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities, as well as related training and staff development, to Members of Congress and employees of the Senate and the House of Representatives. (B) United States Capitol Complex definedIn this paragraph, the term “United States Capitol Complex” means the Capitol buildings (as defined in section 5101 of title 40) and the United States Capitol Grounds (as described in section 5102 of such title). (b) Director of Accessibility Services(1) Appointment, pay, and removal(A) Appointment and payThe Director of Accessibility Services shall be appointed by the Congressional Accessibility Services Board and shall be paid at a rate of pay determined by the Congressional Accessibility Services Board. (B) RemovalUpon removal of the Director of Accessibility Services, the Congressional Accessibility Services Board shall immediately provide notice of the removal to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate. The notice shall include the reasons for the removal. (2) Personnel and other administrative functions(A) Personnel, disbursements, and contractsIn carrying out the functions of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services under subsection (a), the Director of Accessibility Services shall have the authority to—(i) appoint, hire, and fix the compensation of such personnel as may be necessary for operations of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, except that no employee may be paid at an annual rate in excess of the annual rate of pay for the Director of Accessibility Services; (ii) take appropriate disciplinary action, including, when circumstances warrant, suspension from duty without pay, reduction in pay, demotion, or termination of employment with the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, against any employee; (iii) disburse funds as may be necessary and available for the needs of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services; and (iv) serve as contracting officer for the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. (B) Agreements with the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, with other legislative branch agencies, and with offices of the Senate and House of RepresentativesSubject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Director of Accessibility Services may place orders and enter into agreements with the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, with other legislative branch agencies, and with any office or other entity of the Senate or House of Representatives for procuring goods and providing financial and administrative services on behalf of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, or to otherwise assist the Director in the administration and management of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. (3) Semiannual reportsThe Director of Accessibility Services shall submit a report to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives not later than 45 days following the close of each semiannual period ending on March 31 or September 30 of each year on the financial and operational status during the period of each function under the jurisdiction of the Director. Each such report shall include financial statements and a description or explanation of current operations, the implementation of new policies and procedures, and future plans for each function.