The Architect of the Capitol shall perform all the duties relative to the Capitol Building performed prior to August 15, 1876, by the Commissioner of Public Buildings and Grounds: Provided, That no change in the architectural features of the Capitol Building or in the landscape features of the Capitol Grounds shall be made except on plans to be approved by Congress.
2 U.S. Code § 1811 - Powers and duties
Section was classified to section 162 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is a composite of the acts of Aug. 15, 1876, and Feb. 14, 1902, cited in the credits.
2023—Pub. L. 118–31 struck out “, and he shall be appointed by the President” after “Commissioner of Public Buildings and Grounds”.
Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 118–31 applicable with respect to appointments made on or after Dec. 22, 2023, see section 1801a(e) of this title.
Pub. L. 112–74, div. G, title I, § 1202, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1129, provided that:
Pub. L. 107–68, title I, § 128, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 579, provided that: