1 123 TITLE 40.-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS Page 3450 the Unitedi States or by the said District are hereby mended by it and approved by the National Commis- authorizcd to i-ansfer Jurisdiction over parts or all sion of Fine Arts and the National Capital Park and of such propertips among or between themselves for Planning Commission. (May 21, 1932, cli. 200, § 3, 47 puzpose.s of administration and maintenance under Stat. 164; Feb. 11, 1933, ch. 48, § 1, 47 Stat. 799; Ex. such conditions as may be mutually agreed upon: Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Mar. 2, 1934, ch. Piovided, That prior to the consummation of any 28, § 1. 48 Stat. 389.) tra fer hereunder such proposed transfer shall be recommended by the National Capital Park and Plan- § 127. Same; designation in documents, etc. ning Commission: Provided further, That all such In all public documents, records, and maps of the transfers and agreements shall be reported to Con- United States in which Roosevelt Island is designated gress by the authorities concerned. (May 20, 1932, or referred to it shall be designated as "Theodore oh. 197, 1 1,47 Stat. 161.) Roosevelt Island." (Feb. 11, 1933, eh. 48, § 2, 47 Caoss REFERENCE Stat. 799.) Letters of transfer and acceptance as authority for the necessary change in the official maps and for record when Chapter 2.-CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNI)S necessary, see section 79 of this title. Sec. § 123. Same; effect of section 122 on existing laws. 161. Title of Superintendent of Capitol Building and Grounds changed to Architect of the Capitol. Nothing In section 122 of this title shall be con- l1a. Repealed. strued to repeal the provisions of any existing law 162. Architect of Capitol; powers and duties. or laws authorizing the transfer of jurisdiction of 163. Same; care and superintendence of Capitol. 163a. Same; exterior of Capitol. certain lands between and among Federal and Dis- 164. Same; chief clerk to act in case of absence, dis- trict authorities, but all such laws shall remain in ability, or vacancy. full force and effect. (May 20, 1932, ch. 107, §2, 47 164a. Same; Assistant Architect of Capitol to act in case Stat. 162.) of absence, disability, or vacancy. 165. Same; disbursing clerk of Interior Department to § 121. Theodore Roosevelt Island; administration; de- act as disbursing clerk of. velopinent. 166. Same; repairs of Capitol. 167. Lighting, heating, and ventilating House of Repre- The island, known as Theodore Roosevelt Island, sentatives. shall be maintained and administered by the Director 168. Heating and ventilating Senate wing. of the National Park Service as a natural park for 168a. Delivery of fuel for two wings of Capitol. 169. Furniture for House of Representatives. the recreation and enjoyment of the public: Pro- 170. Purchase of furniture or carpets for House or Sen- vided, That no general plan for the development of ate. the island be adopted without the approval of the 171. Transfer of discontinued apparatus to other Roosevelt Memorial Association; and that, so long branches. 172 Unused documents and Patent Office models re- as this association remains in existence, no develop- moved from Capitol. ment, Inconsistent with this plan, be executed with- 173. Estimates for improvements in grounds. out the association's consent. (May 21, 1932, ch. 200, 174. Care and control of buildings and land acquired § 1, 47 Stat. 163; Feb. 11, 19.q, ch. 48, § 1,47 Stat. for enlargement of grounds. 6166, 174a. Senate Office Building; control, supervision, and 799; Ex. Ord. No. § 2, June 10, 1933; Mar. 2, care. 1934, ch. 38, § 1, 48 Stat. 389.) 174b. Same; approval of structural changes by Architect of Capitol. § 125. Same; means of access; care, maintenance, and 175. House Office Building; control, supervision, and care. improvements; appropriation. 176. Same; Speaker as member of commission. 177. Same; assignment of rooms. The Director of the National Park Service is hereby 178. Same; vacant rooms; assignment authorized to provide suitable means of access to and 179. Same; vacant rooms; withdrawal of request for upon the said Theodore Roosevelt island as appro- assignment; relinquishment of rooms previously priations are made available from time to time and assigned. 180. Same; exchange of rooms. subject to the approval of the National Capital Park 181. Same; record of aislgnment of rooms, etc. and Planning Commission; and the appropriations 182. Same; assignment of rooms to Delegates and Com- needed for such construction and annually for the missioners. care, maintenance, and improvement of the said lands 183. Same; assignment, etc., of rooms; control of by House. and improvements, are hereby authorized to be made 184. Same; assignment of unoccupied space. from any funds not otherwise appropriated from the 185. Capitol power plant. Treasury of the United States. (May 21, 1932, ch. 185a. Capitol garages; control, supervision, and care. 200, § 2, 47 Stat. 164; Feb. 11, 1933, ch. 48, § 1, 47 186. Transfer of material and equipment to Architect. 187. National Statuary Hall Stat. 799; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Mar. 188. Works of fine arts. 2, 1934, ch. 38, § 1, 48 Stat. 389.) 189. Art exhibits. 190. Same. § 126. Same; erection of monument or memorial and 190a. Location of terminal of conveying apparatus. related structures. 190b. Location of reference library for Senate and House of Representatives. The Director of the National Park Service is hereby 191. Repealed. further authorized and directed to permit the Roose- 192. Laws of District extended to Capitol Square. velt Memorial Association (Incorporated) to erect 193. Protection of buildings and property. 194. Capitol grounds; public use. on said Theodore Roosevelt Island sunh monument 1a5. Same; obstruction of roadq. or memorial and related structures as may be recom- 190. Same; offer of articles for sale; signs. Page 3451 TIL 40.-PUBLIC BUILDINGS. PROPERTY. AND WORKS § 168

Sec. Capitol Building. (Aug. 15, 1870, ch. 287, 1 ) ii 107. Same; injuries to. 147; Mar. 3, 1877, ch. 102, 19 Stat. 298.) 198. Same; firearms or fireworks; narangues or orations. Stat. 199. Same; parades or assemblages; display of flags. 200. Same; prosecution and punishment of offenses. } 163a. Same; exterior of Capitol. 201. Same; arrests. It shall be the duty of the Architect o clean and 202. Same; Capitol employees to aid in enforcement. keep in proper order the exterior o' tle Capitol. 203. Same; suspending regulations. 204. Same; suspending regulations; Capitol police com- (July 7, 1884, ch. 332, 23 Stat. 209.) mission. 205. Same; concerts on grounds. § 161. Same; chief clerk to act in 4ase of absence, 206. Capitol police; appointment. disability, or vacancy. 207. Same; payment. Subject matter of this section, relathig to the absence. 208. Same; suspension of members. disability, or vacancy of the Archlitcct of the Capitol, in 209. Same; pay of members under suspension. now covered by section 164a of this title. This section waw 210. Same; uniform, belts and arms. based on tho following acts: July 7, 1809, ch. 571, 1 1, 30 211. Same; uniform; at whose expense. Stat. 672; Apr. 17, 1000, ch. 102, 1 1, 31 Stat. 125: Mar. 3, 212, Same; wearing uniform on duty. 1901, ch. 830, 6 1, 31 Stat. 1000. 213. Same; to police building and grounds. 213a. Same; Capitol Police Board to detail police for grounds. § 164a. Same; Assistant Architect of Catitol to act in 214. Same; to protect grounds. case of absence, disability, or vacancy. 215. Same; supervision of Botanical Garden. The Assistant Architect of the Capitol shall act as 210. Superintendent, etc., of Botanical Garden and Architect of the Capitol during the absence or dis- greenhouses. 217. Repealed. ability of that official or whenever there is no Archi- 217a. Plant material exchanges. tect. (June 18, 1940, oh. 390, § 1, 54 Stat. 472.) 217b. Repealed. SIMILAR PROVIBIONS 218. Annual statement of public property. 219. Inventory of public property. The text of this section was taken from the Leglilative 220. Application of sections 218 and 219 to Library of Appropriation Act, 1941, Similar provision. were con- Congress. tained in the following acts: 221. Extra pay. 1930-June 10, 1039, ch. 208, 53 Stat. 831. 222. Purchases and services for Architect of Capitol 103--May 17, 1038, ch. 236, 52 Stat. 300. 1937-May 18, 1037, ch. 223, 50 Stat. 170. § 161. Title of Superintendent of Capitol Building and 1030-Apr. 17, 1030, ch. 233, 49 Stat. 1224. Grounds changed to Architect of the Capitol. 1935-July 8, 1935, ch. 374, 40 Stat. 460. 1934-May 30, 1934, ch. 372, 48 Stat. 820. The title of "Superintendent of the Capitol Build- 1033-Feb. 28, 1933, ch. 134, 47 Stat. 1360. ing and Grounds" is changes to "Architect of the 1032-June 30, 1932, ch. 314, 47 Stat. 301. 1931-Feb. 20, 1031, ch. 234, 46 Stat. 1183. Capitol." (Feb. 14, 1902, ch. 17, § 1, 32 Stat. 20; 1930-June 6, 1030, oh. 407, 46 Stat. 513. Mar. 3, 1921, oh. 124, § 1, 41 Stat. 1291.) § 165. Same; disbursing clerk of Interior Department § 161a. Repealed. June 20, 1929, ch. 33, § 6, 46 Stat. 39. to act as disbursing clerk of. Section, act May 24, 1924, ch. 183, § 1, 43 Stat. 149, The disbursing clerk of the Department of the related to the compensation of employees of the office Interior shall act as disbursing clerk of the Archi- of the Architect of the Capitol. By virtue of section 3 of tect of the the repealing act, such employees now come within the Capitol, and disburse all moneys appro- provisions of chapter 13 of Title 5, Executive Departments priated for the United States Capitol extension and and Government Officers and Employees. improvement of the grounds, and receive an annual compensation of $1,000, to be paid out of said appro- § 162. Architect of Capitol; powers and duties. priation. (Mar. 3, 1879, oh. 182, § 1. 20 Stat. 391.) The Architect of the Capitol shall perform all the TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONs duties relative to the Capitol Building performed The function of disbursement of moneys of the United prior to August 15, 1876, by the Commissioner of States by any agency, except the War Department, Navy Public Buildings and Grounds, and shall be appointed Department, and Panama Canal, was transferred to the Treasury Department and, together with the Office of by the President: Provided, That no change in the Disbursing Clerk of that Department, was consolidated in aichitectural features of the Capitol Building or in a Division of Disbursements, by section 4 of Ex. Ord. No. the landscape features of the Capitol Grounds shall 6166, June 10, 1933, and Ex. Ord. No. 6728, May 20, 1034, be made except on plans to be approved by Congress. set out in note to section 132 of Title 5, Executive De- partments and Government Officers and Employees. The (Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 287, § 1, 19 Stat. 147; Feb. 14, 1902, Division of Disbursements was consolidated in the Fiscal ch. 17, § 1, 32 Stat. 20; Mar. 3, 1921, oh. 124, § 1, Service by Reorg. Plan No. III, § 1 (a) (3), eff. June 30, 41 Stat. 1291.) 1940, 5 Fed. Reg. 2107, 54 Stat. 1231, bet out in note to section 133t of Title 5. CI ANGE OF N^Ae The title, Architect of the Capitol, was changed to § 166. Same; repairs of Capitol. Superintendent of the Capitol Building and Grounds, by act Feb. 14, 1002, cited to text. The title was changed All improvements, alterations, additions, and re- back to Architect of the Capitol by act Mat. 3, 1921, cited pairs of the Capitol Building shall be made by the to text. direction and under the supervision of the Architect of the Capitol, and the same shall be paid for by § 163. Same; care and superintendence of Capitol. the Secretary of the Interior out of the appropri- The Architect of the Capitol shall have the care ations for the Capitol extension, and from no other and superintendence of the Capitol, including light- appropriation. (R. S. § 1816; Feb. 14, 1902, oh. 17, ing, and shall submit through the Secretary of the § 1, 32 Stat. 20; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, § 1, 41 Stat. Interior estimates thereof. His office shall be in the 1291.) 1 167 TITLE 40.-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS Page 3452

DrRIVATION § 170. Purchase of furniture or carpets for House or Ite% Apr. 10, 1862, No 28, 12 Stat. 017; acts Mar. 30, Senate. 1807, ch. 24, 1 2, 15 Stitt 13; July 20, 1868, ch. 177, 6 1, No furniture or carpets for either House shall be 15 Stat. 115; Mnr 3, 1869, ch 121, 1 1. 15 Stat. 283, 2A; purchased without Mar. 3, 1871, dJi. 114, 1 1, 10 Stat 500; Aug. 15. 1870, ch the written order of the chair- 2117, 19 Stat, 147. man of the Committee to Audit and Control the CROSS RfET.r CE Contingent Expenses of the Senate, for the Senate, Changes in architectural features of the Capitol Build- or without the written order of the chairman of the Ing or in lardsealwe features of Capitol grounds, nee sec- Committee on Accounts of the tion 162 of this title House of Representa- tives, for the House. (R. S § 1816.)

§ 167. Lighting, heating, and ventilating House of Rep- DERIVATION rementiativem. Res. Apr. 10, 162, No. 28, 12 Stat. 617; acts Mar. 30, The electrician, together with everything pertain- 1867, ch. 24, § 2, 15 Stat. 13; July 20, 1868, ch. 177, § 1, 15 Ing to the electrical machinery and apparatus, and Stat. 115; Mar. 3, 1869, ch. 121, § 1, 15 Stat. 203, 284: Mar. 3, 1871, ch. 114, J 1, 10 Stat. 500; Aug. 15, 1876. ch 287, the ventilation and heating of the House of Repre- 19 Stat. 147. sentatives, and all laborers and others connected § 171. Transfer of discontinued apparatus to other with the lighting, heating, and ventilating thereof, branches. shall be subject exclusively to the orders, and in all The Architect respects under the direction, of the Aichitect of the of the Capitol may transfer ap- paratus, appliances, equipments, Capitol, subject to ti e control of the Speaker; and and supplies of any kind, discontinued no relnoval or appointment shall be made except or permanently out of service, to other branches of the with his approval. And all engineers and others who service of the United States, or District of Columbia, whenever, with are engaged In heating and ventilating the House the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, In his judgment shall be subject to the orders, and in all respects the interests of the Government service may require under the direction, of the Architect of the Capitol, it. (June 26, 1912, ch. 182, § 11, 37 Stat. 184; Mar. subject to the control of the Speaker; and no re- 3. 1921, ch. 124, § 1, 41 Stat. 1291; May 29, 1928, ch. moval or appointment shall be made except with 901, § 1 (120), 45 Stat. 995.) his approval. (Mar. 3, 177, ch. 105, 19 Stat. 348; §172. Unused documents and Patent Office models Mar. 3, 1881, ch. 130, § 1, 21 Stat. 388.) removed from Capitol. CROSS REtERENCE The Architect of the Vacancies occurring in force operating Capitol power Capitol shall be the custodian plant and substations to be filled by Architect of the of the building or buildings on reservation num- Capitol with approval of commlssion in charge of House bered 13 in the District of Columbia selected by him Office Building, see section 185 of this title. in which to store unused documents and material removed from the Capitol Building and Senate and § 1S. leating and ventilating Senate wing. House Office Buildings, and the Patent Office models All engineers and others who are engaged in beat- removed from the Senate and House Office Build- Ing and ventilating the Senate wing of the Capitol ings. (July 16, 1914, ch, 141, § 1 38 Stat. 458; Mar. shall be subject to the orders and In all respects 3, 1921, ch. 124, § 1, 41 Stat. 1291.) under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol, Caoss ItEpMNCES subject to the approval of thu Senate Committee on Disposition of official papers and documents, see sec- Rules. (July 11, 1888, ch. 615, § 1, 25 Stat. 258.) tions 351-361 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents. Disposition of Patent Office models, see section 18 of Caoss IErmENCE Title 35, Patents. Vacancies occurring in force operating Capitol power plant and substations to be filled by Architect of the § 173. Estimates for improvements in grounds. Capitol with approval of commission in clhrge of House All changes and Improvements in the Office Building, see section 185 of this title. Capitol Grounds, including approaches to the Capitol, shall § l6Sa. Delivery of fuel for two wings of Capitol. be estimated for in detail, showing what modifica- tions are proposed and the estimate cost of the nuel shall be delivered to the two wings of the same. (Mar. 3, 1883, oh. 143, 22 Stat. 621.) Capitol only during such hours and under such regu- lations as the Architect of the Capitol shall pre- § 174. Care and control of buildings and land acquired scribe. (June 6, 1900, ch. 791, § 1, 31 Stat, 612,) for enlargement of grounds, The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, until § 169. Furniture for House of Representatives. their removal becomes necessary, to rent for such The Architect of the Capitol shall supervise and periods and under such terms and conditions as he direct the care and repair of all furniture in the may deem proper, any building or buildings, or Hall, cloakrooms, lobby, committee rooms, and offices vacant land, that may be acquired under the provi- of the House, and all furniture required for the sions of the sundry civil Acts of June 25, 1910, ch. House of Representatives or for any of its com- 384, 36 Stat. 738, and March 4, 1911, ch. 285, 36 Stat. mittee rooms or offices shall be procured on designs 1414, or subsequent Acts, for the enlargement of the and specifications made or approved by the said Capitol Grounds, the proceeds to be deposited In the Architect. (Apr. 28, 1902, ch. 594, § 1, 32 Stat. 125; Treasury. The Architect of the Capitol, under the Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124. § 1, 41 Stat. 1291.) direction of the Secretary of the Interior, is charged Page 3453 TITLE 40.-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY. AND WORKS with the immediate care of said buildings, and the cessor as Speaker is elected or his term as a Repre- direction and supervision of all repairs thereto, and sentative in Congress ahall have expired. (Mar. 4, the lands acquired under the provision of the above- 1911, ch. 240, § 1, 36 Stat. 1306.) mentioned Acts: Providcc, That the authority hereby granted shall also apply to the Maltby Build- § 177. Same; assignment of rooms. ing. (Aug. 26, 1912, ch. 408, § 1, 37 Stat. 605; Mar. 3, The assignment of rooms in the House Officc Build- 1921, ch. 124, § 1, 41 Stat, 1291; May 29, 1928, ch. ing, made prior to May 28, 1908, by resolution or 901, § 1 (85), 45 Stat. 992.) order of the House of Representatives, shall continue In force until modified or changed in accordance with § 174a. Senate Office Building; control, supervision, the provisions of sections 177-184 of this title, and and care. the room so assigned to any Representative shall con- The care and operation of the Senate Office Build- tinue to be held by such Representative as his in- ing shall be under the direction of the Senate Com- dividual office room so long as he shall remain a mittee on Rules, acting through the Architect of the Member or Member-elect of the House of Repre- Capitol who shall be its executive agent. (June 6, sentatives, or until he shall relinquish the same, sub- 1930, ch. 407, 46 Stat. 514; Feb. 20, 1931, ch. 234, 46 ject, however, to the provisions of said sections, and Stat. 1184; June 30, 1932, ch. 314, 47 Stat. 392; Feb. no Representative shall allow his office room to be 28, 1933, ch. 134, 47 Stat. 1361; May 30, 1934, ch. 372, used for any other purpose. (May 28, 190d, No. 30, 48 Stat. 827.) 35 Stat. 578.) § 174b. Same; approval of structural changes by Ar- § 178. Same; vacant rooms; assignment. chitect of Capitol. Any Member or Member-elect of the House of Structural changes In the Senate Office Building Representatives may file with the Architect of the shall only be made with the approval of the Archi- Capitol a request in writing that any individual office tect of the Capitol. (June 18, 1940, ch, 396, § 1, 5, room be assigned to him whenever it shall become Stat. 473.) vacant. If only one such request has been made for SIMILAR PROVISIONS any room which shall at any time have become va- The text of this section was taken from the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1041. Similar provisions were cant, the room shall be assigned as requested. If contained in the fodowing act: two or more requests are made for the same vacant 193-June 16, 1939, ch. 208, § 1, 53 Stat. 832. room, preference shall be given to the Representative making the request who has been longest in continu- § 175. House Office Building; control, supervision, and ous service as a Member and Member-elect of the care. House of Representatives. If two or more Repre- The House of Representatives Office Building, sentatives with equal length of continuous service, or which shall hereafter be designated as the House two or more Representatives-elect make request for Office Building and the employment of all service, the same room, preference shall be given to the one other than officers and privates of the Capitol police, first preferring his request. (May 28, 1908, No. 30, that may be appropriated for by Congress, necessary 35 Stat. 578; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291.) for its protection, care, and occupancy, shall be under the control and supervision of the Architect of the § 179. Same; vacant rooms; withdrawal of request for Capitol, subject to the approval and direction of a assignment; relinquishment of rooms previously commission consisting of the Speaker of the House assigned. of Representatives and two Representatives in Con- A Representative or Representative-elect making gress, to be appointed by the Speaker. Vacancies request for the assignment of a vacant room may occurring by resignation, termination of service as withdraw the same at any time and no one shall have Representatives in Congress, or otherwise in the pending at the same time more than one such re- membership of said commission shall be filled by the quest. The assignment of a new room to a Repre- Speaker, and any two members of said commission sentative, upon his request, or the appointment of shall constitute a quorum to do business. The Archi- any Representative having an individual office room tect of the Capitol shall submit annually to Congress as chairman of a committee having a committee estimates in detail for all services, other than officers room, shall act as a relinquishment by him of the and privates of the Capitol police, and for all other room previously assigned to him. (May 28, 1908, No. expenses in connection with said office building and 30, 35 Stat. 578.) necessary for its protection, care, and occupancy; and said commission herein referred to shall from time § 180. Same; exchange of rooms. to time prescribe rules and regulations to govern said Representatives having rooms assigned to them in architect in making all such employments, together the foregoing manner may exchange rooms one with with rules and regulations governing the use and oc- another, but such exchange shall be valid only so long cupancy of all rooms and space in said building. as both Members making the exchange shall remain (Mar. 4, 1907, ch. 2918, § 1, 34 Stat. 1365; May 28, continuously Members or Members-elect of the House 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 578; Mar. 3, 1921, ch, 124, § 1, of Representatives. (May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 41 Stat. 1291.) 578.)

§ 176. Same; Speaker as member of commission. § 181. Same; record of assignment of rioms, etc. The Speaker shall continue a member of the The Architect of the Capitol shall keep a record of commission in control of said building until his suc- the assignment of rooms made, exchanges which may 1182 TI 81ILE40 -PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS Page 3454 be made, reque'ts for vacant rooms which may be shall be under the jurisdiction and control of the flied, arid the assignment thereof, which record shall Architect of the Capitol, subject to such regulations be open for the inspection of Representatives or Re,- respecting the use thereof as may be promulgated by re,entatives-elect of the Hoaise. (May 28, 1908, No. the joint action of the Vice President of the United 30, 35 Stat. 579; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, § 1, 41 Stat. States and the Speaker of the House of Representa- 1291.) tives. (June 30, 1932, ch. 314, § 1, 47 Stat. 391.) § 186. Transfer of material and equipment to Archi- § 182. Same; assignment of rooms to Delegates and Commissioners. tect. In the matter of the assignment of rooms under The Secretary of War is authorized to transfer, sections 177-184 of this title, Delegates in Congress without payment, to the Architect of the Capitol, such and the Commissioners from Puerto Rico and the material and equipment, not required by the Philippine Islands shall be treated the same as Rep- War Department, as the Architect may request for resentatives. (May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 579; use at the Capitol power plant, the Capitol Building, May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.) and the Senate and House Office Buildings. (June 5, 1920, ch. 253, § 1, 41 Stat. 1035; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. § 183. Same; assignment, etc., of rooms; control of 124, § 1, 41 Stat. 1291.) by House. § 187. National Statuary Hall. The assignment and reassignment of the rooms and other space in the House Office Building shall be Suitable structures and railings shall be erected subject to the control of the House of Representa- In the old hall of Representatives for the reception tives by rule, resolution, order, or otherwise. Noth- and protection of statuary, and the same shall be ing in sections 177-184 of this title shall be construed ,uder the supervision and direction of the Architect to affect or repeal the provisions of section 175 of of the Capitol. And the President is authorized to this title, placing said House Office Building under invite all the States to provide and furnish statues, the control of the Architect of the Capitol, subject in marble or bronze, not exceeding two in number to the approval and direction of the commission pro- for each State, of deceased persons who have been vided therein. (May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 579; citizens thereof, and illustrious for their historic Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, .11, 41 Stat. 1291.) renown or for distinguished civic or military services, ruch as each State may deem to be worthy of this § 184. Same; assignment of unoccupied space. national commemoration; and when so furnished, Unoccupied space in said building shall be assigned the same shall be placed in the old hall of the House by the Architect of the Capitol under the direction of of Represu statives, in the Capitol of the United the commission and subject to the control of the States, which Is set apart, or so much thereof as House of Representatives. (May 28, 1908, No. 30, may be necessary, as a national statuary hall for the 35 Stat. 579; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, § 1. 41 bttit. 1291.) purpose herein indicated. (R. S. § 1814; Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 287, § 1, 19 Stat. 147; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, § 1, § 185. Capitol power plant. 41 Stat. 1291.) The heating, lighting, and power plant con itructed DERIVATION under the terms of the Act approved April 28. 1904, Act July 2, 1804, ch. 210, § 2, 13 Stat. 347. shall be known as the "Capitol power plant"; and all § 188. Works of fine arts. vacancies occurring in the force operating said plant and the substations us connection therewith shall be The Joint Committee on the Library, whenever, filled by the Architect of the Capitol with the ap- in their judgment, it is expedient, are authorized to proval of the commission In control of the House accept any work of the fine arts, on behalf of Con- Office Building appointed under section 175 of this gress, which may be offered, and to assign the same title. (Mar. 4, 1S11, ch. 285, § 1, 36 Stat. 1414; Mar. such place In the Capitol as they may deem suitable, 3 1921, ch. 124, § 1, 41 Stat. 1291.) and shall have the supervision of all works of art that may be placed in the Capitol. (R. S. § 1831.) RErEnrNcE IN TEXT Act of April 28, 1904, to which reference is made In text, DRIVATION provided an appropriation for the construction of a heat- Act June 10, 1872, ch. 415, § 1, 17 Stat. 362. ing, lighting and power plant in connection with the office building for die House of Representatives to furnish the § 189. Art exhibits. necessary heat, light, and power for the office building for No work of art or manufacture other the House of Representatives, the Capitol building, the than the Congressional Library building, and for such other public property of the United States shall be exhibited in buildings erected after April 28, 1004 on grounds adjacent the National Statuary Hall, the rotunda, or the cor- to the Capitol grounds at the east of the Capitol building ridors of the Capitol. (R. S. § 1815; Mar. 3, 1875, r-nd facing the same. ch. 130, § 1, 18 Stat. 376; Mar. 3, 1879, ch. 182, § 1, § 185a. Capitol garages; control, supervision, and care. 20 Stat. 391.) DERIVATION The employees engaged in the care ard mainte- Act July 20, 1868, Ch. 170, § 6, 15 Stat. 110. nance of the Senate garage shall be transferred to the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol on § 190. Same. July 1, 1932, without any reduction in compensation No room In the Capitol shall be used for private as the result of such transfer. The underground studios or works of art, without permission from the space in the north extension of the Capitol Grounds Joint Committee on the Library, given In writing; Page 3455 TITLE 40.-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS 1202 and it shall be the duty of the Architect of the § 196. Same; offer of articles for sale; signs. Capitol to carry this provision Into effect. (Mar. 3, It Is forbidden to offer or expose any article for 1875, ch. 130, § 1, 18 Stat. 376.) sale; to display any sign, placard, or other form of advertisemenat; § 19Oa. Location of ternminal of conveying apparatus. to solicit fares, alms, subscriptions, or contributions. (July 1. 1882, ch. 258, 13, 22 Stat. The terminal of conveying apparatus, constructed 126; Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, 1 883, 31 Stat. 1333.) for the rapid transmission of books, papers, and mes- sages between the Library of Congress building and § 197. Same; injuric to. the Capitol, is to occupy tie room in rear of that It is forbidden to step or climb upon, remove, or ,,low occupied by the House Committee on Enrolled in any way injure any statue, seat, wall, or other Uills. (Mar. 2. 1895, ch. 189, § 1, 28 Stat. 959.) erection, or any tree, shrub, plant, or turf. (July 1, § 190b. Location of reference library for Senate and 1882, ch. 258, § 4, 22 Stat. 126; Mar. 3, 1901, 11. 854, House of Representatives. § 884, 31 Stat. 1333.) The rooms and space recently occupied by the Library of Congress in the Capitcl building shall be § 198. Same; firearms or fireworks; harangues or ora- divided into three stories, the third story of which (ions. shall be fitted up and used for a reference library It is forbidden to discharge any firearin, firework, for the Senate and House of Representatives, and or explosive, set fire to any combustible, make any that portion of the other two stories north of a line harangue or oration, or utter loud, threatening, or drawn east and west through the center of the abusive language. (July 1, 1882, ch. 258, § 5, 22 Rotunda shall be used for such purpose as may be Stat. 127; Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 885, 31 Sta'. 1333.) designated by the Senate of the United States, and that portion of the first and second stories south of § 199. Same; parades or assemblages; dis)lay of flags. said line shall be used for such purpose as may be It is forbidden to parade, stand, or move in pro- designated by the House of Representatives. (June cessions or assemblages, or display any flag, banner, 6, 1900, No. 33, 31 Stat. 719.) or device designed or adapted to bring Into public notice any party, organization, or movement. (July § 191. Repealed. Jan. 24, 1934, ch. 4, § 34, 48 Stat. 336. 1, 1882, ch. 258, § 6, 22 Stat, 127; Mar, 3, 1901, ch. Section, act Mar. 3, 1003, ch. 1012, § 34, 32 Stat. 1221, related to the sale of intoxicating liquors in the Capitol. 854, § 886, 31 Stat. 1333.) § 192. Laws of District extended to Capitol Square. § 200. Same; prosecution and punishment of offenses. Subject matter of this section (R. S. § 1810; act Aug Offenses against sections 194-199 of this title shall 15, 1876, ch. 287, § 1, 19 Stat. 147) is now covered by sec- be punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, the ion 101 of this title. fine not to exceed one hundrec' dollars, the impris- § 193. Protection of buildings and property. onment not to exceed sixty days; but in the case The Sergeants at Arms of the Senate and of the of heinous offenses, by reason of which public prop- House of Representatives are authorized to make erty shall have suffered damage to an amount ex- such regulations as they may deem necessary for ceeding one hundred dollars in value, the offense preserving the peace and securing the Capitol from shall be punishable by imprisonment In the peni- defacement, and for the protection of the public tentiary for a period of not less than six months nor property therein, and they shall have ruwer to ar- more than five years. (July 1, 1882, ch. 258, § 7, 22 rest and detain any person violating such regula- Stat. 127; Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 887, 31 Stat. 1333.) tions, until such person can be brought before the proper authorities for trial. kR. S. § 1820.) § 201. Same; arrests.

DERIVATION It shall be the duty of all policemen and watch- Acts Mar. 30, 1807, ch. 20, § 2, 15 Stat. 12: Apr. 29, 1876, men having authority to make arrests in the Dis- ch. 86, 10 Stat. 41. trict of Columbia to be watchful for offenses against § 194. Capitol grounds; public use. sections 194-199 of this title, and to arrest and bring Public travel in and occupancy of the Capitol before the proper tribunal those who shall offend Grounds shall be restricted to the roads, walks, and against the said sections under their observation, or places prepared for the purpose by flagging, paving, of whose offenses they shall be advised by witnesses, or otherwise. (July 1, 1882, ch. 258, § 1, 22 Stat. (July 1, 1882, ch. 258, § 8, 22 Stat. 127; Mar. 3, 1901, 126; Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 881, 31 Stat. 1333.) ch. 854, § 888, 31 Stat. 1334.) § 195. Same; obstruction of roads. § 202. Same; Capitol employees to aid in enforcement. It is forbidden to occupy the roads in such manner It shall be the duty of all persons employed in as to obstruct or hinder their proper use, to drive the service of the Government in the Capitol or on violently upon them, or with animals not under per- its grounds to prevent, as far as may be in their fect control, or to use them for the conveyance of power, offenses against sections 194-199 of this title, goods or merchmndise, except to or from the Capitol and to aid the police, by information or otherwise, on Governrnint service. (July 1, 1882, ch. 258, § 2, in securing the arrest and conviction of offenders. 22 Stat. 126; Mar. 3, 1901, clh. 854, § 882, 31 Stat. (July 1, 1882, ch. 258, § 9, 22 Stat. 127; Mar. 3, 1901, 1333.) ch. 854, § 889, 31 Stat. 1334.) 20565S'-41-vol. 3 -30 1 203 TITLE 40.-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS Page 3456

§ 203. Same: suspending regulations. DER.IVATION In order to admit of the due observance within Acts Mar. 2, 1867. ch. 107, 9 2, 14 Stat 466; Mar. 3, 1873. ch. 226, 17 the Capitol Grounds of occasions of national interest Stat. 488. becoming the cognizance and entertainment of Con- § 207. Same; payment. gress, the President of the Senate and the Speaker The said police shall be paid on the order of the of the House of Representatives acting concur- Seigeant at Arms of the Senate and the Sergeant at rently, are authorized to suspend for such proper Arms of the House, or of either of them. (R. S. occasions so much of the above prohibitions as would § 1822.) prevent the use of the roads and walks of the said DERIVATION grounds by processions or assemblages, and the use Acts Mar. 30, 1887, ch. 20, I 1, 15 Stat. 11; Mar. 3, 1871, upon them of suitable decoratlons, music, addresses, ch. 113, § 1, 16 Stat. 477. and ceremonies: Provided. That responsible officers § 208. shall have been appointed, and arrangements deter- Same; suspension of members. mined, adequate in the judgment of said President of The captain of the Capitol police may suspend any the Senate and Speaker of the House of Repre- member of the force, subject to the approval of the sentatives for the maintenance of suitable order two Sergeants at Arms and of the Archiltct of the and decorum In the proceedings, and for guarding Capitol. (R. S. § 1823; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, § 1, 41 the Capitol and Its grounds from injury. (July 1, Stat. 1291.) 1882, ch. 258, § 10, 22 Stat. 127; Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, DERIVMAION § 890, 31 Stat. 1334.) Acts Mar. 3, 1873, ch. 226, 17 Stat. 488; June 20, 1874, ch. 328, 18 Stat. 86; Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 129, 18 Stat. §201. Same; suspending regulations; Capitol police 345. commission. § 209. Same; pay of members under suspension. In the absence from Washington of either of Whenever a member of the Capitol police or watch the officers designated in section 203 of this title force Is suspended from duty for cause, said police- the authorilty therein given to suspend certain pro- man or watchman shall receive no compensation for hibitions of sections 194--199 of this title shall de- the time of such suspension if he shall not be rein- volve upon the other, and in the absence from Wash- stated. (Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 129, § 1, 18 Stat. 345.) ington of both it shall devolve upon the Capitol police commission. (July 1. 1882, ch. 258, § 11, 22 § 210. Same; uniform, belts and arms. Stat. 127; Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 890, 31 Stat. 1334.) The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and the Ser- geant at § 205. Same; concerts on grounds. Arms of the House of Representatives shall select and regulate the pattern for a uniform Nothing in sections 194-204 of this title shall be for the Capitol police and watchmen, and construed to prohibit concerts on the Capitol furnish each member Grounds at times when neither House of Congress of the force with the necessary belts and is sitting by any band in the service of the United arms, at a cost not to exceed $20 per man, payable States under the direction of the Architect of the out of the contingent fund of the Senate and House Capitol. (June 6, 1900, ch 791, § 1, 31 Stat. 613.) of Representatives upon the certificate of the officers above named. (R. S. § 1824.) § 206. Capitol police; appointment. DERIVATION There shall be a Capitol police. The captain and Act Mar. 30, 1867, ch. 20, § 1,15 Stat. 11. lieutenants shall be selected jointly by the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and the Sergeant at Arms of § 211. Same; uniform; at whose expense. the House of Representatives; and one-half of the The members of the Capitol police shall furnish, privates shall be selected by the Sergeant at Arms at their own expense, each his own uniform, which of the Senate and one-half by the Sergeant at Arms shall be In exact conformity to that required by of the House of Representatives. (R. S. § 1821; Apr. regulation of the Sergeants at Arms. (R. S. § 1825.) 28, 1902, ch. 594, § 1, 32 Stat 124: Tune 18, 1940, ch. 396, 54 Stat. 471.) DERIVATION Act July 20, 1868, ch. 176, § 1, 15 Stat. 94. SIMULAR PROVISIONS Similar provisions as to the selection of privates were § 212. Same; wearing uniform on duty. contained In the following acts: The 1939-June 16, 1939, ch. 208, 53 Stat. 831. officers, privates, and watchmen of the Capitol 1038--May 17, 1038, ch. 238, 52 Stat. 389. police shall, when on duty, wear the regulation uni- 1037-May 18, 1937, ch. 223, 50 Stat. 178. form. (Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 830, § 1, 31 Stat. 963; Feb. 1038-Apr. 17, 1038, ch. 233, 49 Stat 1223 1035-July 8, 1935, ch. 374, 49 Stat 468. 25, 1903, ch. 755, § 1, 32 Stat. 857; Mar. 18, 1904, ch. 1934-May 30, 1034, ch. 372, i1, 48 Stat. 826. 716, § 1, 33 Stat. 89.) 1933-Feb. 28, 1033, ch. 134, § 1, 47 Stat. 1359. 1932-June 30, 1032, ch. 314, § 1, 47 Stat 390. § 213. Same; to police building and grounds. 1931-Feb. 20, 1931, ch. 234, § 1, 46 Stat. 1182. 1930-June 6, 1930, ch. 407, § 1, 48 Stat. 512. The Capitol police, under the direction of the Ser- 1929--Feb. 28, 1029, ch. 387, § 1, 45 Stat. 1394. geants at Arms of the Senate and of the House of 1028--May 14, 1928, cl. 651, § 1, 45 Stat. 524. Representatives and of the Architect of the Capitol, 1027-Feb. 23. 1927, ch. 168, } 1, 44 Stat. 1154. 1926--May 13, 1026, ch. 204, § 1, 44 Stat. 545. shall police the Capitol Building and the Capitol 1925-Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 549, I 1, 43 Stat. 1294. Grounds. (May 28, 1896, ch. 252, § 1, 29 Stat. 143.) 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§213a. Same; Capitol Police Board to detail police for § 218. Annual statement of public property. grounds. It shall be the duty of the officer or officers having The Capitol Police Board is hereby authorized to In charge the property of the United States in and detail police from the House and Senate Office Build- about the Capitol and the Botanical Garden, to fur- ings for police duty on the Capitol Grounds. (June nish an annual statement to the Architect of the 18, 1940, ch. 396, § 1, 54 Stat. 471.) Capitol by the 1st day of December, setting forth the SIMILAR PaoVISIONs public property in all the buildings, rooms, and The text of this section was taken from the Legislative grounds under their charge, purchased during each Branch Appropriation Act. 1041. Similar provisions were year, and an account of the dispos!tion of such prop- contained in the following acts: 139--June 10, 1930, oh. 208, 1 1, 53 Stat. 831. erty during the same period, whether by sale oi 1038-May 17, 1938, ch. 230, § 1, 52 Stat. 300. otherwise, (R. S. § 1832.) DrRIVATION § 214. Same; to protect grounds. Act June 4, 1872, ch. 287, 17 Stat, 220. It shall be the duty of the Capitol police to pre- vent any portion of the Capitol Grounds and ter- § 219. Inventory of public property. races from being used as playgrounds or otherwise, The Architect of the Capitol shall make out and so far as may be necessary to protect the public keep in proper books, a complete inventory of all -property, turf and grass from destiuction or injury. public property In and about the Capitol and the (Apr. 29, 1870, ch. 86, 19 Stat. 41.) Botanical Garden, adding thereto, from time to time, § 215. Same; supervision of Botanical Garden. an account of such property as may be procured, The supervision of the Capitol police shall extend subsequently to the taking of the first inventory, as over the Botanical Garden. (R. S. § 1820.) well as an account of the sale or other disposal of And he shall submit an annual re- DERIVATION such property. and accounts, on the first Res. July 15, 1870, No. 131, 16 Stat. 391. port of such inventories Monday of December to Congress. (R. S. § 1833.) §216. Superintendent, etc., of Botanical Garden and greenhouses. DERIVATION Act July 15, 1870, ch. 300 § 2, 10 Stat. 304. There shall be a superintendent and assistants in the Botanical Garden and greenhouses, who shall § 220. Application of s.ttions 218 and 219 to Library be under the direction of the Joint Co: -,nittee on the of Congress. Library. (R. S. § 1827.) Sections 218 and 219 of this title shall not, apply DERIVATION to the books, pamphlets, papers and documents In Act Mar. 3, 1873, ch. 220, § 1, 17 Stat. 491. the Library of Congress, nor to the supplies of sta- tionery and fuel in the several public buildings and § 217. Repealed. Oct. 10, 1940, ch. 851, § 4, 54 Stat. offices therein referred to. (R. S. § 1834.) 1111. DERIVATION The provisions of this section were based on the fol- lowing acts: May 13, 1920, ch. 294, 1 1, 44 Stat. 548; Act July 15, 1870, ch. 300, § 3, 10 Stat. 364. Feb. 23, 1927, ch. 108, 1 1, 44 Stat. 1157; May 14, 1928, ch 551, § 1, 45 Stat. 528; Feb. 28, 1929, ch. 367, § 1, 45 Stat. § 221. Extra pay. 516; Feb. 20, 1931, 1397; June 0, 1930, ch. 407, § 1, 46 Stat. This section, R. S. § 1835, provided that no pay or com- ch. 234, § 1, 46 Stat. 1180; June 30, 1932, oh. 314, § 1, 47 pensation other than that fixed by Title XXI of the Re- Stat. 393; Feb. 28, 1933, ch. 134, § 1, 47 Stat. 1302; May vised Statutes should be allowed to any oficer, employee, 8, 1935, ch. 374, § 1, 30, 1934, ch. 372, § 1, 48 Stat. 328; July within the provisions thereof. The 233, § 1, 49 Stat. 1220; May or laborer embraced 49 Stat. 471; Apr. 17, 1936, ch. only provision of said title fixing compensation was con- 18, 1937, ch. 223, 50 Stat. 181; May 17, 1938, ch. 236, § 1, ch. 208, § 1, 53 Stat. 834; June tained in R. S. § 1822, which fixed the pay of the Capitol 52 Stat. 392; June 16, 1939, Code. 18, 1940, ch. 390, § 1, 54 Stat. 474. police. Such provision was not included in this Caoss REFERENCES § 222. Purchases and services for Architect of Capitol. Construction of repeal, see note under section 6 of Title Provisions of this section, act May 13, 1920, ch. 294, 1 1, 41, Public Contracts. 44 Stat. 547, now appear in sections OR (o) and 16c of Subject matter of section Is now covered by sections Title 41, Public Contracts 6-6b of Title 41, Public Contracts. Chapter 2A.-NATIONAL ARCHIVES § 217a. Plant material exchanges. After July 8, 1935, plant material exchanges may §§ 231-241. National Archives. be made with botanic gardens, institutions, munic- Subject matter of sections 231, 232, and 233-241, which ipal parks, and gardens. (July 8, 1935, ch. 374, § 1, were based upon sections 1-11, respectively, of act June 19, 1934, ch. 668, 48 Stat. 1122, as amended June 22, 1936, 49 Stat. 471,) ch. 700, 49 Stat. 1821, now appears In sections 300, 300a, and 300c-300k of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents. § 217b. Repealed. Oct. 10, 1940, ch. 851, § 4, 54 Stat. Subject matter of section 232a, act May 23, 1938, ch. 259, 1111. § 1, 52 Stat. 421, now appears in section 300b of Title 44, Subject matter of section, insofar as it constituted an Public Printing and Documents. exception to section 5 of Title 41, Public Contracts, is now Section 232b, act May 23, 1938, ch. 259, 1 1, 52 Stat. 421, covered by section Oa of said title. That part which was prescribed the manner by which persons employed In the an exception to section 10 of said title was not repealed National Archives Establishment six months after May by act Oct. 10, 1940, ch. 851, § 4, 54 Stat. 1111, and will be 23, 1938, should gain a competitive classified civil-service found set out as section l6b of Title 41. status