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Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023

12/24/2024, 9:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3196

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 3196

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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Current Status of Bill HR 3196

Bill HR 3196 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2023. Bill HR 3196 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 10, 2023.  Bill HR 3196's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 766. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3196

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3196

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Architect of the Capitol
- Congressional leadership
- Congressional operations and organization
- U.S. Capitol

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3196

Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023
Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023
To provide for the appointment of the Architect of the Capitol, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Truett Hines

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1 year ago

This bill, it's just a bunch of nonsense. It's supposed to appoint someone to oversee the Capitol, but why do we need that? Waste of time and money if you ask me. Who even cares about this stuff anyway? #HRBill3196 #CapitolAppointmentAct #Indifferent #AffectedByThis

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3196

Bryan Steil
Bryan Steil
WisconsinRepublican
Joseph D. Morelle
Joseph D. Morelle
New YorkDemocrat
Barry Loudermilk
Barry Loudermilk
GeorgiaRepublican
Stephanie I. Bice
Stephanie I. Bice
OklahomaRepublican

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