Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023

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.

Bill 118 hr 3196, also known as the Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the process of appointing the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of the buildings and grounds of the United States Capitol complex.

The bill proposes that the Architect of the Capitol be appointed by the President of the United States, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Currently, the Architect of the Capitol is appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol.

The bill also outlines the qualifications and responsibilities of the Architect of the Capitol, including experience in architecture, engineering, and project management. Additionally, the bill establishes a term limit of 10 years for the Architect of the Capitol, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional term. Overall, the Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023 seeks to streamline the appointment process for the Architect of the Capitol and ensure that qualified individuals are selected for this important position.