CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Amendments

Office of the Architect of the Capitol: establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 5159), S10011 [27SE], H10673 [2OC]

Articles and editorials

Black History Exhibit at Oly Exposes ``Cruel Irony'', E396 [13MR]

Jones Stands Ground on Lejeune Memorial in Hall Outside Office, H6450 [14JY]

On Capitol Hill, a Vote for Edibility and the Environment, E56 [22JA]

Bills and resolutions

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: authorizing use of Grounds for anniversary celebration (see H. Con. Res. 335), H2759 [24AP]

Architect of the Capitol: provide for appointment by House and Senate leaderships and the chairs and ranking members of congressional committees with jurisdiction (see H.R. 6656), H7627 [30JY]

Armed Forces: authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and throughout the world (see H. Con. Res. 313), H1445 [10MR]

———permit members assigned to a congressional liaison office of the Dept. of Defense at the House of Representatives to obtain membership in the House exercise facility (see H. Res. 1068), H1889 [1AP]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 377), H5864 [23JN]

Ayers, Stephen: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 394), H6824 [22JY]

Buckles, Frank W.: authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor (see S. Con. Res. 85), S4793 [22MY] (see S. Con. Res. 89), S5524 [11JN] (see H. Con. Res. 373), H5580 [18JN]

———authorize use of rotunda to permit the last surviving veteran of World War I to lie in honor upon his death (see S. Con. Res. 100), S9204 [22SE]

Capitol Police: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see S. Res. 621), S7149 [23JY] (see H. Res. 1360), H6824 [22JY]

———make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (see S. 3391), S7904 [31JY] (see H.R. 5972), H3108 [6MY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 621), S7149 [23JY]

Congress: allow Members of Congress or authorized employees to lead tours of publicly accessible areas of the Capitol complex (see S. Con. Res. 107), S10946 [11DE]

DeBakey, Michael E.: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal (see S. Con. Res. 71), S2134 [13MR]

District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 309), H1220 [4MR]

Emancipation Hall: authorize use for ceremonies and activities held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public (see H. Con. Res. 435), H10131 [26SE]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 311), H1417 [6MR]

Holocaust: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (see H. Con. Res. 306), H1220 [4MR]

House of Representatives: authorize Members to use funds designated for official duties to sponsor and conduct academic and community service competitions among school students and permit use of offices for charitable events (see H. Res. 1160), H2853 [29AP]

House Rules: permit display of memorials honoring fallen servicemembers in House Office Building hallways (see H. Res. 1378), H7164 [24JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: prohibit offices from entering into certain contracts with any contractor who does not participate in the employment eligibility verification program (see H.R. 5731), H2069 [8AP]

National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 308), H1220 [4MR]

Office of the Architect of the Capitol: establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 5159), H555 [29JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: use of rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (see S. Con. Res. 68), S815 [8FE]

Senate: authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (see S. Res. 521), S3145 [17AP]

———permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 723), S10812 [8DE]

Wolf, Diane: tribute (see S. Res. 419), S94 [22JA]

Letters

Capitol Visitor Center Act: Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10677 [2OC]

———Representative Robert Brady, Committee on House Administration (House), H10677 [2OC]

———Senators Feinstein and Bennett, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S9882 [27SE]

House of Representatives Office Building hallway policy: Daniel P. Beard, House of Representatives and Frank Tiscione, Office of the Architect of the Capitol, H6547 [15JY]

Installation of Americans With Disabilities Act-compliant door handles in House of Representatives' office buildings: Representative Issa, H6071 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: authorizing use of Grounds for anniversary celebration (H. Con. Res. 335), H4886-H4888 [4JN]

Armed Forces: authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and throughout the world (H. Con. Res. 313), H1432 [10MR]

———permit members assigned to a congressional liaison office of the Dept. of Defense at the House of Representatives to obtain membership in the House exercise facility (H. Res. 1068), H2298 [15AP]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration (H. Con. Res. 377), H6082, H6083 [25JN], H6808 [22JY], E1389 [26JN]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1609), E730 [24AP]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 254), H5157-H5160 [10JN], E1189 [10JN]

Capitol Police: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7062 [24JY], E1570 [25JY]

———anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (H. Res. 1360), H6838, H6839 [23JY], E1541 [23JY]

———make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 5972), H4901-H4903 [4JN]

———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7096 [24JY]

———tribute (H. Res. 645), H6839, H6840 [23JY]

———tribute to John M. Gibson, Jacob J. Chestnut, and Douglas McMillian, H3190 [8MY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Constantino Brumidi for display in the Capital Visitor Center (H.R. 1313), H5160 [10JN], E730 [24AP]

Congressional Arts Caucus: tribute to Yuhua Wang art exhibition, E2296 [20NO]

Congressional Bicycle Caucus: reception of cyclists promoting bicycling benefits in transportation and recreation, H1189 [4MR]

Conservation of energy: implement Green the Capitol Initiative to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, H5719 [19JN]

DeBakey, Michael E.: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal (S. Con. Res. 71), H2298, H2299 [15AP], E699 [23AP]

District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 309), H4099, H4100 [19MY], H4432 [21MY]

Emancipation Hall: authorize use for ceremonies and activities held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public (H. Con. Res. 435), H10678 [2OC]

Flag—U.S.: request that the flag flown over the Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of U.S. citizens killed in military action (H. Con. Res. 61), H8375-H8377 [17SE]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 311), H4882-H4886 [4JN]

Holocaust: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (H. Con. Res. 306), H1432 [10MR]

House of Representatives: reconsider House Office Building hallway policy relative to removal of memorials honoring fallen servicemembers, H6387 [10JY], H6449 [14JY], H6547 [15JY]

Memphis, TN: Hawkins Mill Elementary School trip to the District of Columbia and tour of the Capitol Building, H2558 [23AP]

National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 308), H2885, H2886 [30AP]

Office of the Architect of the Capitol: establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 5159), H1249-H1254 [5MR]

———establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 5159), Senate amendment, H10673 [2OC]

Office of the Attending Physician: tribute, E2387 [3JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: use of rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 68), H1165, H1166 [28FE]

U.S. Capitol Historical Society: tribute to ``From Freedom's Shadow—African Americans and the U.S. Capitol'' exhibit, E396 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: authorizing use of Grounds for anniversary celebration (H. Con. Res. 335), S5947 [20JN]

Armed Forces: authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and throughout the world (H. Con. Res. 313), S1839 [11MR]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration (H. Con. Res. 377), S6331, S6332 [27JN]

Buckles, Frank W.: authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor (S. Con. Res. 85), S4848 [22MY]

———authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor (S. Con. Res. 89), S5529 [11JN]

Capitol Police: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S7204, S7205, S7243, S7245 [24JY]

———anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (S. Res. 621), S7197 [23JY]

———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S7245 [24JY]

———tribute (S. Res. 621), S7197 [23JY]

Capitol Visitor Center: ensure the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' are displayed and allow other exhibits and materials to include religious references, S9881 [27SE]

———tribute, S2956 [14AP]

Congress: allow Members of Congress or authorized employees to lead tours of publicly accessible areas of the Capitol complex (S. Con. Res. 107), S10957 [11DE]

DeBakey, Michael E.: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal (S. Con. Res. 71), S2187 [13MR]

District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 309), S4989 [3JN]

Emancipation Hall: authorize use for ceremonies and activities held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public (H. Con. Res. 435), S10771 [20NO]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 311), S5331 [5JN]

Holocaust: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (H. Con. Res. 306), S1893 [11MR]

National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 308), S3930 [7MY]

Office of the Architect of the Capitol: establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 5159), S1717 [6MR], S1781 [7MR], S9881-S9883 [27SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: use of rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 68), S820 [8FE]

Senate: authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 521), S3170 [17AP]

———permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 723), S10819 [8DE]

Wolf, Diane: tribute (S. Res. 419), S14, S15 [22JA]

Reports filed

Capitol Visitor Center Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5159) (H. Rept. 110-535), H1187 [3MR]

Permit Members of the Armed Forces Assigned to a Congressional Liaison Office of the Dept. of Defense To Obtain Membership in the House Exercise Facility: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 1068) (H. Rept. 110-587), H2265 [14AP]

U.S. Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 110-679), H4973 [4JN]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Anniversary Celebration: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 335) (H. Rept. 110-676), H4876 [3JN]

Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 110-656), H4150 [19MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 311) (H. Rept. 110-675), H4876 [3JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 61, request that the flag flown over the Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of U.S. citizens killed in military action, H8375 [17SE]

H. Con. Res. 306, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust, H1432 [10MR]

H. Con. Res. 308, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H2885 [30AP]

H. Con. Res. 309, use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, H4100 [19MY]

H. Con. Res. 311, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H4882 [4JN]

H. Con. Res. 313, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and throughout the world, H1432 [10MR]

H. Con. Res. 335, use of Capitol Grounds for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., anniversary celebration, H4886 [4JN]

H. Con. Res. 377, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration of the Armed Forces, H6082 [25JN]

H. Con. Res. 435, use of Emancipation Hall for ceremonies and activities held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public, H10678 [2OC]

H. Res. 645, tribute to Capitol Police, H6839 [23JY]

H. Res. 1068, permit members of the Armed Forces assigned to a congressional liaison office of the Dept. of Defense at the House of Representatives to obtain membership in the House exercise facility, H2298 [15AP]

H. Res. 1360, John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut deaths anniversary, H6838 [23JY]

H.R. 5159, Capitol Visitor Center Act, H1249-H1253 [5MR], H10673-H10677 [2OC]

H.R. 5972, U.S. Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act, H4901 [4JN]

S. 254, award Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi, H5157 [10JN]

S. Con. Res. 68, use of Capitol rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies, S819, S821 [8FE], H1165 [28FE]

S. Con. Res. 71, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Michael E. DeBakey, S2167, S2188 [13MR], H2299 [15AP]

S. Con. Res. 85, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor Frank W. Buckles, S4810, S4848 [22MY]

S. Con. Res. 89, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor Frank W. Buckles, S5529 [11JN]

S. Con. Res. 100, use of Capitol rotunda to permit the last surviving veteran of World War I to lie in honor upon his death, S9216 [22SE]

S. Con. Res. 107, allow Members of Congress or authorized employees to lead tours of publicly accessible areas of the Capitol complex, S10951, S10957 [11DE]

S. Res. 419, tribute to Diane Wolf, S14, S108 [22JA]

S. Res. 521, taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber, S3163, S3170 [17AP]

S. Res. 621, John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut deaths anniversary and tribute to the Capitol Police, S7179, S7197 [23JY]

S. Res. 723, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S10816, S10819 [8DE]