CHAPTER 91—COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS

        

§9101. Establishment, composition, and vacancies

(a) Establishment.—There is a Commission of Fine Arts.

(b) Composition.—The Commission is composed of seven well-qualified judges of the fine arts, appointed by the President, who serve for four years each or until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(c) Vacancies.—The President shall fill vacancies on the Commission.

(d) Expenses.—Members of the Commission shall be paid actual expenses in traveling to and from the District of Columbia to attend Commission meetings and while attending those meetings.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1232.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
9101(a), (b)	40:104 (1st sentence).	May 17, 1910, ch. 243, §1 (1st, 2d sentences, last sentence words after comma), 36 Stat. 371.
9101(c)	40:104 (2d sentence).
9101(d)	40:104 (last sentence words after comma).

In subsection (a), the word "permanent" is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (d), the words "the District of Columbia" are substituted for "Washington" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

§9102. Duties

(a) In General.—The Commission of Fine Arts shall advise on—

(1) the location of statues, fountains, and monuments in the public squares, streets, and parks in the District of Columbia;

(2) the selection of models for statues, fountains, and monuments erected under the authority of the Federal Government;

(3) the selection of artists to carry out clause (2); and

(4) questions of art generally when required to do so by the President or a committee of Congress.

(b) Duty To Request Advice.—The officers required to decide the questions described in subsection (a)(1)–(3) shall request the Commission to provide the advice.

(c) Nonapplication.—This section does not apply to the Capitol Building and the Library of Congress buildings.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1232.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
9102(a)	40:104 (3d, 6th sentences).	May 17, 1910, ch. 243, §1 (3d–6th sentences), 36 Stat. 371.
9102(b)	40:104 (4th sentence).
9102(c)	40:104 (5th sentence).

In subsection (b), the words "in each case" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "request the Commission to provide" are substituted for "call for" for clarity.

In subsection (c), the words "buildings of the Library of Congress" are substituted for "building of the Library of Congress" for clarity because the Library of Congress comprises more than one building.

§9103. Personnel

The Commission of Fine Arts has a secretary and other assistance the Commission authorizes. The secretary is the executive officer of the Commission.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1232.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
9103	40:104 (last sentence words before comma).	May 17, 1910, ch. 243, §1 (last sentence words before comma), 36 Stat. 371.
	40:105.	June 25, 1910, ch. 384 1 [sic] (8th complete par. on p. 728 (less appropriations)), 36 Stat. 728.

The text of 40:105 (related to officer in charge of public buildings and grounds) is omitted as obsolete.

§9104. Authorization of appropriations

Necessary amounts may be appropriated to carry out this chapter.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1232.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
9104	40:106.	May 17, 1910, ch. 243, §2, 36 Stat. 371; May 25, 1955, ch. 76, 69 Stat. 66; May 13, 1960, Pub. L. 86–461, 74 Stat. 128.