Title 2 — The Congress
Part C · Chapter 30 — Operation and Maintenance of Capitol Complex
§ 2121. House of Representatives Fine Arts Board
Statutory text
Establishment and authority
There is established in the House of Representatives a Fine Arts Board (hereafter in sections 2121 and 2122 of this title referred to as the “Board”), comprised of the House of Representatives members of the Joint Committee on the Library. The chairman of the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives shall be the chairman of the Board. The Board, in consultation with the House Office Building Commission, shall have authority over all works of fine art, historical objects, and similar property that are the property of the Congress and are for display or other use in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol, the House of Representatives Office Buildings, or any other location under the control of the House of Representatives.
Clerk of the House of Representatives
Under the supervision and direction of the Board, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and display of the works of fine art and other property referred to in subsection (a).
Architect of the Capitol
The Architect of the Capitol shall provide assistance to the Board and to the Clerk of the House of Representatives in the carrying out of their responsibilities under sections 2121 and 2122 of this title.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act of 1988
Pub. L. 100–696 title X § 1001 · 102 Stat. 4571
Enacted · 2 U.S.C. § 2121
Pub. L. 100–696, title X, § 1001, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4611
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 100–696, title X, § 1001, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4611Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 1001. house of representatives fine arts board (a) Establishment and Authority.— There is established 40 USC 188c. in the House of Representatives a Fine Arts Board (hereafter in this title referred to as the “Board”), comprised of the House of Representatives members of the Joint Committee on the Library The chairman of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives shall be the chairman of the Board. The Board, in consultation with the House office building commission, shall have authority over all works of fine art, historical objects, and similar property that are the property of the Congress and are for display or other use in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol, the House of Representatives Office Buildings, or any other location under the control of the House of Representatives. (b) Clerk of the House of Representatives.— Under the supervision and direction of the Board, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and display of the works of fine art and other property referred to in subsection (a). (c) Architect of the Capitol.— The Architect of the Capitol shall provide assistance to the Board and to the Clerk of the House of Representatives in the carrying out of their responsibilities under this title.House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act
Pub. L. 104–186 title II § 221(8) · 110 Stat. 1718
Substituted · 2 U.S.C. § 2121(a)
Pub. L. 104–186 substituted “House Oversight” for “House Administration”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–186 substituted “House Oversight” for “House Administration”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(8) The second sentence of section 1001(a) of the Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act of 1988 (40 U.S.C. 188c(a)) is amended by striking out “House Administration” and inserting in lieu thereof “House Oversight”.
2 of 2 references resolved to an enrolled provision
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was classified to section 188c of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1, , 116 Stat. 1062.
Amendments
1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–186 substituted “House Oversight” for “House Administration”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, .
Transfer of Functions
Certain functions of Clerk of House of Representatives transferred to Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services by section 7 of House Resolution No. 423, One Hundred Second Congress, . Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services replaced by Chief Administrative Officer of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Fourth Congress, .
Credits
1988–1996 · 2 acts
- 1988Pub. L. 100–696, title X, § 1001, , 102 Stat. 4611
- 1996Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 221(8), , 110 Stat. 1749.
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(Pub. L. 100–696, title X, § 1001, , 102 Stat. 4611; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 221(8), , 110 Stat. 1749.)