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Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3196| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2024
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (3)
Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023 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. 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.

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Timeline
May 10, 2023
Introduced in House
May 10, 2023
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.
May 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sep 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 18, 2024
House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.
Nov 18, 2024
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-741, Part I.
Dec 19, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 766.
Dec 19, 2024
Committee on Transportation discharged.
  • May 10, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 10, 2023
    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.


  • May 11, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • September 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • November 18, 2024
    House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.


  • November 18, 2024
    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-741, Part I.


  • December 19, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 766.


  • December 19, 2024
    Committee on Transportation discharged.

Congress

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Architect of the CapitolCongressional leadershipCongressional operations and organizationU.S. Capitol

Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3196| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2024
Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023 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. 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.

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Timeline
May 10, 2023
Introduced in House
May 10, 2023
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.
May 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sep 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 18, 2024
House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.
Nov 18, 2024
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-741, Part I.
Dec 19, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 766.
Dec 19, 2024
Committee on Transportation discharged.
  • May 10, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 10, 2023
    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.


  • May 11, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • September 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • November 18, 2024
    House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.


  • November 18, 2024
    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-741, Part I.


  • December 19, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 766.


  • December 19, 2024
    Committee on Transportation discharged.
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (3)
Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Congress

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Architect of the CapitolCongressional leadershipCongressional operations and organizationU.S. Capitol