40 USC 162: Architect of Capitol; powers and duties

40 USC 162: Architect of Capitol; powers and duties Text contains those laws in effect on January 23, 2000

From Title 40-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKSCHAPTER 2-CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS

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§162. Architect of Capitol; 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.

(Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 287, 19 Stat. 147 ; Feb. 14, 1902, ch. 17, 32 Stat. 20 ; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291 .)

Change of Name

Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Codification and Prior Provisions notes set out under section 161 of this title.

Cross References

Appropriations under control of the Architect of the Capitol, see section 166a–1 of this title.

Duties of Architect with respect to Library of Congress Building, see sections 141 and 143 of Title 2, The Congress.