118th Congress Congress
H.R. 3196: Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill modifies the procedures for appointing and removing the Architect of the Capitol (who is responsible for the operation and care of the Capitol grounds, facilities, and art).
Specifically, the bill establishes a bipartisan congressional commission to, by majority vote, appoint, reappoint, and remove the Architect. (Currently, the Architect is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.)
The bill also provides for the Deputy Architect to serve as acting Architect in the event the Architect is absent, disabled, or otherwise unavailable.
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If the Architect fails to appoint a Deputy Architect within a set time frame, the commission must do so. Additionally, in the event of vacancies in both the Architect and Deputy Architect positions, the commission must appoint an acting Architect.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Joseph Morelle D-NYOriginal
- Barry Loudermilk R-GA
- Stephanie Bice R-OK
Who scored on this bill
- 1Bryan Steil SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, discharged4 events+50
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History
- Introduced in the House by Bryan Steil.
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- Committee on Transportation discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 766.
- Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-741, Part I.
- House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.