CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Amendments
Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), S10940 [29OC]
Appointments
House Office Building Commission, H24 [6JA]
U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S3034 [11MR]
Bills and resolutions
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. 2185), H5060 [30AP] (see H.R. 2843), H6742 [12JN]
Brooke, Edward W., III: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal (see S. Con. Res. 43), S10061 [1OC]
Buckles, Frank W.: authorize the last surviving veteran of World War I to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death (see S. Con. Res. 20), S4807 [28AP]
Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (see H.R. 1299), H2979 [4MR]
———make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), concur in Senate amendment with an amendment (see H. Res. 896), H12587 [6NO]
———tribute (see H. Res. 674), H8707 [23JY]
Capitol Visitor Center: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' (see S. Con. Res. 27), S6581 [15JN] (see H. Con. Res. 131), H5891 [20MY]
Citizenship Day: authorizing use of Grounds for a celebration (see H. Con. Res. 136), H6012 [21MY]
Committee on Rules (House): install cameras in the hearing room and provide for live broadcasting of proceedings on the Internet (see H. Res. 869), H11740 [23OC]
District of Columbia: permit placement of statues honoring District of Columbia residents in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 1720), H4026 [25MR]
District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 39), H1044 [4FE]
Emancipation Hall: authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3834 [24MR]
———authorize use for unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth (see S. Con. Res. 17), S4311 [2AP] (see H. Con. Res. 86), H4129 [30MR]
Flags: direct the Architect of the Capitol to fly the flag of a State over the Capitol each year on the anniversary of the date of the State's admission to the Union (see H.R. 2411), H5664 [14MY] (see H.R. 3542), H9396 [9SE]
Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 415), H161 [9JA]
———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers (see H.R. 248), H69 [7JA]
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 37), H1044 [4FE]
History: acquire a statue of ``The Unknown Slave'' for display in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 3127), H7836 [8JY]
———authorize a plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (see S. Res. 53), S2423 [24FE]
———authorize a plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 24), S5820 [21MY] (see H. Con. Res. 135), H6012 [21MY]
———design and place an educational display in the Capitol Visitor Center to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5581 [13MY]
———place the Lincoln-Obama Bible and a copy of Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address on permanent display on the Lincoln table at the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 149), H6618 [11JN]
———place the Lincoln-Obama Bible on permanent display on the Lincoln table at the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 34), H779 [28JA]
Holocaust: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (see H. Con. Res. 54), H1606 [13FE]
House of Representatives: attend the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President (see H. Res. 23), H71 [7JA]
House Rules: require Committee on Rules (House) to conduct meetings and hearings in Hall of the House (see H. Res. 597), H7705 [26JN]
Keller, Helen: provide for acceptance of a statue presented by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 41), S9733 [23SE] (see S. Con. Res. 42), S10061 [1OC]
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. 124), H32 [6JA]
Lincoln, Abraham: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor bicentennial of birth (see H. Con. Res. 27), H602 [27JA]
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 38), H1044 [4FE]
National Statuary Hall: display plaque recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 3477), H9277 [31JY]
National Weekend of Remembrance: authorizing use of Grounds for event to honor military personnel who have died in service and acknowledge the sacrifice of their families (see H. Con. Res. 171), H9055 [29JY]
Reagan, Ronald: accept a statue from the people of California for placement (see H. Con. Res. 101), H4581 [21AP]
Russell Senate Office Building: designate the Kennedy Caucus Room (see S. Res. 264), S9326 [14SE]
Senate: authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (see S. Res. 252), S9078 [7AU]
———permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 369), S12322 [3DE]
Territories: permit placement of statues honoring a citizen of each U.S. territory in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 2791), H6537 [10JN]
Court decisions
Patricia Harris v. Office of the Architect of the Capitol: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H550-H552 [27JA]
Letters
Capitol Visitor Center Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' engraving: Senators Feinstein and Bennett, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S7123 [6JY]
Poems
``Bringing Her Light,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2459 [6OC]
``In Concert,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1003 [28AP]
Regulations
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): allocation and acquisition of equipment for Senators, committees, officers, and employees of the U.S. Senate, S3979 [30MR]
———rates payable to commercial reporting firms for preparation of Senate hearings transcripts, S3980 [30MR]
———signature and documentation provisions relative to personnel and office expense accounts, S3981 [30MR]
———smoking policy, S3980 [30MR]
———ticket preparation fees, S3980 [30MR]
Remarks in House
Arizona: tribute to gift of Capitol Christmas tree, E2926 [10DE]
Armed Forces: 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, H8938 [28JY]
Brooke, Edward W., III: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal (S. Con. Res. 43), H11540-H11542 [21OC]
Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), H4190-H4192 [31MR]
———make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), concur in Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 896), H12477-H12487 [6NO]
———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H8725, H8798 [24JY]
Capitol Power Plant: conversion from coal to natural gas, H5172 [6MY]
Capitol Visitor Center: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' (H. Con. Res. 131), H7721-H7723 [7JY], H7943 [9JY], E1744 [13JY], E1885 [22JY]
———tribute to one millionth visitor, E1166 [14MY]
———tribute to screening of ``The Way We Get By'' documentary on Maine Troop Greeters (organization), H10074 [30SE]
Citizenship Day: authorizing use of Grounds for a celebration (H. Con. Res. 136), H9366, H9367 [9SE]
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: access to appropriate space for public hearings, briefings, and other events in Capitol, H7048, H7049 [19JN]
Congress: allow Members of Congress or authorized employees to lead tours of publicly accessible areas of the Capitol complex, H2890 [3MR], H2948 [4MR], H3028 [5MR], H7048, H7049 [19JN]
Congressional Bicycle Caucus: reception of cyclists promoting bicycling benefits in transportation and recreation, H3079 [9MR]
District of Columbia: permit placement of statues honoring District of Columbia residents in National Statuary Hall (H.R. 1720), E766 [25MR]
District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 39), H3123, H3124 [10MR]
Emancipation Hall: authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 80), H5199-H5201 [6MY]
———authorize use for unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth (H. Con. Res. 86), H4590, H4601, H4602 [22AP]
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 37), H3121, H3122 [10MR]
History: authorize a plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 135), H7719-H7721 [7JY], E1495 [18JN], E1663 [8JY], E1737, E1744 [13JY]
———design and place an educational display in the Capitol Visitor Center to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall, H7047 [19JN]
Holocaust: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (H. Con. Res. 54), H4188 [31MR]
House of Representatives: attend the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President (H. Res. 23), H50 [7JA]
House Rules: require Committee on Rules (House) to conduct meetings and hearings in Hall of the House (H. Res. 597), H8346 [17JY]
Keller, Helen: provide for acceptance of a statue presented by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol, H10524 [7OC]
———provide for acceptance of a statue presented by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol (S. Con. Res. 41), H10085-H10087 [30SE], E2458 [6OC]
———provide for acceptance of a statue presented by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol (S. Con. Res. 42), H10486 [6OC], E2459 [6OC]
Lincoln, Abraham: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor bicentennial of birth (H. Con. Res. 27), H607 [28JA]
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 38), H3122, H3123 [10MR], E630 [11MR]
National Statuary Hall: display plaque recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (H.R. 3477), H10515 [6OC]
National Weekend of Remembrance: authorizing use of Grounds for event to honor military personnel who have died in service and acknowledge the sacrifice of their families (H. Con. Res. 171), H9244 [31JY]
Reagan, Ronald: accept a statue from the people of California for placement (H. Con. Res. 101), H4603-H4606 [22AP]
Remarks in Senate
Brooke, Edward W., III: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal (S. Con. Res. 43), S10076 [1OC]
Capitol Police: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S7583 [16JY], S8067 [24JY]
———make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), S10943 [29OC]
———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S8067 [24JY]
———tribute, S7583, S7584, S7636 [16JY], S8067 [24JY]
Capitol Visitor Center: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'', S7123, S7124 [6JY]
———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' (H. Con. Res. 131), S7372 [10JY]
———tribute to screening of ``The Way We Get By'' documentary on Maine Troop Greeters (organization), S9978 [30SE]
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): regulations amendments, S3978 [30MR]
District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 39), S3319 [17MR]
Emancipation Hall: authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 80), S5455, S5456 [13MY]
———authorize use for unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth (H. Con. Res. 86), S4705 [23AP]
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 37), S3092 [12MR]
History: authorize a plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (S. Res. 53), S2500 [25FE], S2547-S2549 [26FE], S7456, S7457 [14JY]
———authorize a plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 135), S7372 [10JY], S7457 [14JY]
Holocaust: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (H. Con. Res. 54), S4226 [1AP]
Keller, Helen: provide for acceptance of a statue presented by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol (S. Con. Res. 41), S9758 [23SE]
———provide for acceptance of a statue presented by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol (S. Con. Res. 42), S10076 [1OC]
Lincoln, Abraham: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor bicentennial of birth (H. Con. Res. 27), S1472 [3FE]
Monuments and memorials: unveiling of bust of Sojourner Truth in the Capitol rotunda, S4769 [28AP], S5175 [6MY]
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 38), S5394 [12MY]
National Weekend of Remembrance: authorizing use of Grounds for event to honor military personnel who have died in service and acknowledge the sacrifice of their families (H. Con. Res. 171), S8889 [5AU]
Reagan, Ronald: accept a statue from the people of California for placement (H. Con. Res. 101), S4705 [23AP]
Russell Senate Office Building: designate the Kennedy Caucus Room (S. Res. 264), S9318 [14SE]
Senate: anniversary of Russell Senate Office Building, S2824 [5MR]
———authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 252), S9091 [7AU]
———permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 369), S12352 [3DE]
———tribute to Capitol Police, Architect of the Capitol, Senate Sergeant at Arms, and Sec. of the Senate staffs, S13784 [22DE]
`Witness to Hunger': tribute to exhibit, S5171 [6MY]
Reports filed
Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 2843) (H. Rept. 111-372), H14742 [10DE]
Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 1299) (H. Rept. 111-65), H4128 [30MR]
———Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 1299) (H. Rept. 111-66), H4128 [30MR]
Engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Con. Res. 131) (H. Rept. 111-152), H6742 [12JN]
Fallen Heroes Flag Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 415) (H. Rept. 111-132), H6154 [3JN]
Plaque in the Emancipation Hall Commemorating the Role of Enslaved African Americans in Construction of the Capitol: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Con. Res. 135) (H. Rept. 111-153), H6742 [12JN]
State Admission Day Recognition Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 3542) (H. Rept. 111-353), H13519 [3DE]
Use of Capitol Grounds for a Celebration of Citizenship Day: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 136) (H. Rept. 111-247), H9340 [8SE]
Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 39) (H. Rept. 111-34), H3144 [10MR]
Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 37) (H. Rept. 111-32), H3144 [10MR]
Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 38) (H. Rept. 111-33), H3144 [10MR]
Rulings of the Chair
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 38), H3123 [10MR]
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 38), H3123 [10MR]
Summaries
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) Regulations Amendments, S3978 [30MR]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 27, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor bicentennial of birth of Abraham Lincoln, H607 [28JA]
H. Con. Res. 37, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H3121 [10MR]
H. Con. Res. 38, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H3122 [10MR]
H. Con. Res. 39, use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, H3123 [10MR]
H. Con. Res. 54, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust, H4188 [31MR]
H. Con. Res. 80, use of Capitol Building Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha, H5199 [6MY]
H. Con. Res. 101, acceptance of a statue of Ronald Reagan from the people of California for placement in the Capitol, H4603 [22AP]
H. Con. Res. 131, engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center, H7721 [7JY]
H. Con. Res. 135, plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol, H7719 [7JY]
H. Con. Res. 136, use of Capitol Grounds for a celebration of Citizenship Day, H9366 [9SE]
H. Con. Res. 171, use of Capitol Grounds for National Weekend of Remembrance event to honor military personnel who have died in service and acknowledge the sacrifice of their families, H9244 [31JY]
H. Res. 23, attendance of the House of Representatives at the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President, H50 [7JA]
H. Res. 896, concur in Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 1299, Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act, H12478-H12482 [6NO]
H.R. 1299, Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act, H4190-H4192 [31MR]
S. Con. Res. 17, use of Capitol Building Emancipation Hall for unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth, H4601 [22AP]
S. Con. Res. 17, use of Emancipation Hall for unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth, S4387 [2AP]
S. Con. Res. 20, Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving veteran of World War I, authorization to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, S4829 [28AP]
S. Con. Res. 24, plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol, S5878 [21MY]
S. Con. Res. 27, engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center, S6608 [15JN]
S. Con. Res. 41, acceptance of a statue of Helen Keller presented by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol, S9750, S9758 [23SE], H10085 [30SE]
S. Con. Res. 42, acceptance of a statue of Helen Keller presented by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol, S10068, S10076 [1OC]
S. Con. Res. 42, provide for acceptance of a statue of Helen Keller presented by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol, H10486 [6OC]
S. Con. Res. 43, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward W. Brooke III, S10069, S10076 [1OC]
S. Con. Res. 43, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward W. Brooke III, H11540 [21OC]
S. Res. 53, plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol, S2430 [24FE], S2500 [25FE]
S. Res. 252, taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber, S9090, S9091 [7AU]
S. Res. 264, Kennedy Caucus Room designation in the Russell Senate Office Building, S9318, S9331 [14SE]
S. Res. 369, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S12333, S12352 [3DE]