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For further information concerning the United States Senate, contact the Secretary of the Senate, The Capitol, Washington, DC 20510. Phone, 202–224–2115. For further information concerning the House of Representatives, contact the Clerk, The Capitol, Washington, DC 20515. Phone, 202–225–7000.

Telephone directories for the United States Senate and the House of Representatives are available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC 20515 Phone, 202–228–1793

Architect of the Capitol GEORGE M. WHITE

The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the care and maintenance of the U.S. Capitol and nearby buildings and grounds while implementing reconstruction and landscape improvement projects according to the original intent of the Capitol’s designers.

The Architect of the Capitol is charged House office buildings and the Capitol with operating and maintaining the Power Plant, his activities are subject to buildings of the Capitol committed to his the approval and direction of the House care by Congress. Permanent authority Office Building Commission. The for these functions was established by Architect is under the direction of the the act of August 15, 1876 (40 U.S.C. Speaker in matters concerning the House 162, 163). The Architect’s duties include side of the Capitol. Also, the Architect of the mechanical and structural the Capitol serves as the Acting Director maintenance of the Capitol, the of the United States Botanic Garden conservation and care of works of art in under the Joint Committee on the the building, the upkeep and Library. improvement of the Capitol grounds, and Until 1989 the position of Architect of the arrangement of inaugural and other the Capitol was filled by Presidential ceremonies held in the building or on appointment for an indefinite term. the grounds. Legislation is enacted from Legislation enacted in 1989 provided time to time providing for additional that the Architect be appointed by the buildings and grounds to be placed President for a 10-year term, with the under the jurisdiction of the Architect of advice and consent of the Senate, from the Capitol. a list of 3 candidates recommended by a In addition to the Capitol, the congressional commission. Upon Architect is responsible for the upkeep of confirmation by the Senate, the Architect all of the congressional office buildings, becomes an official of the legislative the Library of Congress buildings, the branch as an officer and agent of United States Supreme Court building, Congress and is eligible for the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary reappointment after completion of his Building, the Capitol Power Plant, the term. Capitol Police headquarters, and the The Architect, whose original duties Robert A. Taft Memorial. The Architect were limited to designing and performs his duties in connection with supervising the construction of the the Senate side of the Capitol, the Senate Capitol, has assumed additional office buildings, and the operation of the responsibilities for activities that have Senate restaurants subject to the been assigned to the office by Congress. approval of the Senate Committee on Today, in light of the widespread Rules and Administration. In matters of activities under the jurisdiction of the general policy in connection with the Architect of the Capitol, the 44 U.S. GOVERNMENT MANUAL administrative function challenges the the Brumidi corridors in the Capitol, a architectural and engineering functions substantial barrier-removal program of the office. throughout the Capitol Complex, and the Projects carried out by the Architect of east monumental stairs on the Capitol’s the Capitol in recent years include House wing. renovation and restoration of the Statue The Architect of the Capitol also of Freedom, the Rotunda and other areas serves as a member of numerous in the Capitol, and the Library of governing or advisory bodies, including: Congress; procurement and installation Capitol Police Board, Capitol Guide of television and broadcasting facilities Board, House of Representatives Page for the House and Senate chambers and Board, District of Columbia Zoning hearing rooms; improvement to building Commission, Board of Directors of the utility, energy-management, and security Pennsylvania Avenue Development systems; installation of a Senate subway Corporation, Advisory Council on system; development and Historic Preservation, National Capital implementation of the Legislative Branch Memorial Commission, Art Advisory Telecommunications Network; plans for Committee to the Washington the complete renovation of the U.S. Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and Botanic Garden Conservatory; the design the National Institute for Conservation of of a National Garden adjacent to the Cultural Property. He is also an ex Conservatory; and plans for a new officio member of the United States Capitol Visitor Center. The Architect also Capitol Preservation Commission and the oversaw the design and construction of Commission on the Bicentennial of the the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary United States Capitol. In addition, he Building for the U.S. courts. Ongoing serves as the Coordinator of Civil conservation/renovation projects include Defense for the Capitol complex.

For further information, contact the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC 20515. Phone, 202–228–1793.

UNITED STATES BOTANIC GARDEN Office of Executive Director, 245 First Street SW., Washington, DC 20024 Phone, 202–225–8333 Conservatory, Maryland Avenue, First to Second Streets SW., Washington, DC 20024 Phone, 202–225–6646 Production Facility, 4700 Shepherd Parkway SW., Washington, DC 20032 Phone, 202–563–2220

Director (Architect of the Capitol) GEORGE M. WHITE, Acting Executive Director JEFFREY P. COOPER-SMITH

The United States Botanic Garden is an educational and scientific display garden. It informs and educates visitors about the importance, and irreplaceable value, of plants to the well-being of humankind and to the fragile ecosystems that support all life.

The Botanic Garden’s indoor and plants worldwide. outdoor displays convey information on the aesthetic, cultural, economic, The Conservatory, one of the largest therapeutic, and ecological value of structures of its kind in this country,