Federal

Title 2 — The Congress

1,612 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 1862 — Transfer of funds
• § 1862a — Use of construction project funds to reimburse Capitol Police for related overtime costs
• § 1862b — Transfer of amounts appropriated for Architect of the Capitol under House Office Buildings
• § 1863 — Funds out of Contingent Expenses, Architect of the Capitol Appropriation
• § 1864 — Funds out of Capitol Buildings, Architect of the Capitol Appropriation
• § 1865 — Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds Account
• § 1866 — Certification of vouchers
• § 1867 — Advancement and reimbursement of expenses for flying American flags and providing certification services therefor
• § 1868 — Semiannual compilation and report of expenditures
• § 1868a — Semiannual report of disbursements
• § 1869 — Advance payments
• § 1870 — House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund
• § 1871 — Expired appropriations available for deposit into Employees’ Compensation Fund
• § 1872 — Use of expired funds for unemployment compensation payments
• § 1873 — Acceptance of travel expenses from non-Federal sources
• § 1881 — Definitions
• § 1881a — Providing Capitol-flown flags for families of fallen heroes
• § 1881b — Regulations and procedures
• § 1881c — Authorization of appropriations
• § 1881d — Effective date
• § 190 — Repealed. S. Res. 4, § 301(b), Feb. 4, 1977
• § 1901 — Establishment; officer appointments
• § 1901a — Capitol Police Board
• § 1901b — Joint oversight hearings
• § 1902 — Compensation of Chief
• § 1903 — Chief Administrative Officer
• § 1904 — Certifying officers
• § 1905 — Deposit and use of reimbursements for law enforcement assistance
• § 1905a — Reimbursement for salaries paid for service at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
• § 1905b — Notification of obligation
• § 1906 — Disposal of surplus property
• § 1907 — Transfer of disbursing function
• § 1907a — Authority to transfer amounts between salaries and general expenses
• § 1907b — Funds available for workers compensation payments
• § 1908 — Legal representation authority
• § 1909 — Inspector General for the United States Capitol Police
• § 190a to 190a–2 — Repealed. S. Res. 274, § 2(a), Nov. 14, 1979
• § 190a–3 — Repealed. S. Res. 9, § 2, Nov. 5, 1975
• § 190b, 190c — Repealed. S. Res. 274, § 2(a), Nov. 14, 1979
• § 190d — Legislative review by standing committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives
• § 190e — Repealed. Pub. L. 91–510, title II, § 242(b)(1) , Oct. 26, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1172
• § 190f — General appropriation bills
• § 190g — Nonconsideration of certain private bills and resolutions
• § 190h — Repealed. S. Res. 9, § 2, Nov. 5, 1975
• § 190i to 190k — Repealed. S. Res. 274, § 2(b), Nov. 14, 1979
• § 190l — Private claims pending before Congress; taking of testimony
• § 190m — Subpoena for taking testimony; compensation of officers and witnesses; return of depositions
• § 191 — Oaths to witnesses
• § 1910 — Report of disbursements
• § 1911 — General Counsel to the Chief of Police and the United States Capitol Police
• § 1912 — Volunteer chaplain services
• § 192 — Refusal of witness to testify or produce papers
• § 1921 — Repealed. Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 1018(h)(2) , Feb. 20, 2003 , 117 Stat. 369
• § 1921a — Sole and exclusive authority of Board and Chief to determine rates of pay
• § 1922 — Unified payroll administration
• § 1923 — Unified schedules of rates of basic pay and leave system
• § 1924 — Repealed. Pub. L. 111–145, § 5(a)(2)(A) , Mar. 4, 2010 , 124 Stat. 53
• § 1925 — Repealed. Pub. L. 111–145, § 5(a)(2)(B) , Mar. 4, 2010 , 124 Stat. 53
• § 1926 — Educational assistance program for employees
• § 1927 — Bonuses, retention allowances, and additional compensation
• § 1928 — Repealed. Pub. L. 111–145, § 2(a)(4)(B)(i) , Mar. 4, 2010 , 124 Stat. 50
• § 1929 — Repealed. Pub. L. 111–145, § 2(a)(4)(B)(ii) , Mar. 4, 2010 , 124 Stat. 50
• § 193 — Privilege of witnesses
• § 1930 — Applicable pay rate upon appointment
• § 1931 — Additional compensation for employees with specialty assignments and proficiencies
• § 1932 — Application of premium pay limits on annualized basis
• § 1933 — Clarification of authorities regarding certain personnel benefits
• § 1934 — Waiver by Chief of Capitol Police of claims arising out of erroneous payments to officers and employees
• § 194 — Certification of failure to testify or produce; grand jury action
• § 1941 — Uniform
• § 1942 — Uniform to display United States flag or colors
• § 1943 — Repealed. Pub. L. 111–145, § 6(b) , Mar. 4, 2010 , 124 Stat. 54
• § 1944 — Wearing uniform on duty
• § 194a — Request by Congressional committees to officers or employees of Federal departments, agencies, etc., concerned with foreign countries or multilateral organizations for expression of views and opinions
• § 194b — Omitted
• § 195 — Fees of witnesses in District of Columbia
• § 1951 — Establishment of United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund
• § 1952 — Payments from Fund for families of Detective Gibson and Private First Class Chestnut and certain other United States Capitol Police employees
• § 1953 — Tax treatment of Fund
• § 1954 — Administration by Capitol Police Board
• § 195a — Restriction on payment of witness fees or travel and subsistence expenses to persons sub­penaed by Congressional committees
• § 195b — Fees for witnesses requested to appear before Majority Policy Committee or Minority Policy Committee
• § 196 — Senate resolutions for investigations; limit of cost
• § 1961 — Policing of Capitol Buildings and Grounds
• § 1962 — Detail of police
• § 1963 — Protection of grounds
• § 1964 — Security systems for Capitol buildings and grounds
• § 1965 — Maintenance of security systems for Capitol buildings and grounds
• § 1965a — Prohibition on use of funds for installation of permanent fencing on Capitol Grounds
• § 1966 — Protection of Members of Congress, officers of Congress, and members of their families
• § 1966a — Protection of former Speakers of the House of Representatives
• § 1967 — Law enforcement authority
• § 1968 — Citation release
• § 1969 — Regulation of traffic by Capitol Police Board
• § 197 — Compensation of employees
• § 1970 — Assistance by Executive departments and agencies
• § 1971 — Contributions of meals and refreshments during emergency duty
• § 1972 — Contributions of comfort and other incidental items and services during emergency duty
• § 1973 — Support and maintenance expenditures during emergency duty
• § 1974 — Capitol Police special officers
• § 1975 — Overseas travel
• § 1975a — Overseas travel to accompany members of House leadership
• § 1976 — Acceptance of donations of animals
• § 1977 — Settlement and payment of tort claims
• § 1978 — Deployment outside of jurisdiction
• § 1979 — Release of security information
• § 198 — Adjournment
• § 1980 — Mounted horse unit
• § 1981 — Advance payments
• § 1982 — Acceptance of surplus or obsolete property
• § 199 — Member of commission, board, etc., appointed by President pro tempore of Senate; recommendation process; applicability
• § 1a — Election to be certified by governor
• § 1b — Countersignature of certificate of election
• § 2 — Omitted
• § 2001 — House Office Building; control, supervision, and care
• § 2002 — Acquisition of buildings and facilities for use in emergency situation
• § 2003 — Speaker as member of House Office Building commission
• § 2004 — Assignment of rooms in House Office Building
• § 2005 — Vacant rooms; assignment to Representatives
• § 2006 — Withdrawal by Representative of request for vacant rooms
• § 2007 — Exchange of rooms
• § 2008 — Record of assignment of rooms
• § 2009 — Assignment of rooms to Commissioner from Puerto Rico
• § 201 to 226 — Repealed. Pub. L. 91–138, § 18 , Dec. 5, 1969 , 83 Stat. 290
• § 2010 — Assignment of rooms; control of by House
• § 2011 — Assignment of unoccupied space
• § 2012 — Furniture for House of Representatives
• § 2013 — Revolving fund for House gymnasium; deposit of receipts; availability for expenditure
• § 2021 — Additional Senate office building
• § 2022 — Acquisition of buildings and facilities for use in emergency situation
• § 2023 — Control, care, and supervision of Senate Office Building
• § 2024 — Assignment of space in Senate Office Building
• § 2025 — Senate Garage
• § 2026 — Senate Staff Health and Fitness Facility Revolving Fund
• § 2041 — House of Representatives restaurant, cafeteria, and food services
• § 2042 — Senate Restaurants; management by Architect of the Capitol
• § 2043 — Authorization and direction to effectuate purposes of sections 2042 to 2047 of this title
• § 2044 — Special deposit account
• § 2045 — Deposits and disbursements under special deposit account
• § 2046 — Bond of Architect, Assistant Architect, and other employees
• § 2047 — Supersedure of prior provisions for maintenance and operation of Senate Restaurants
• § 2048 — Repealed. Pub. L. 110–279, § 1(c)(4)(C) , July 17, 2008 , 122 Stat. 2606
• § 2049 — Loans for Senate Restaurants
• § 2050 — Transfer of appropriations for management personnel and miscellaneous restaurant expenses to special deposit account
• § 2051 — Continued benefits for certain Senate Restaurants employees
• § 2052 — Senate restaurant deficit fund; deposit of proceeds from surcharge on orders
• § 2061 — Designation of play areas on Capitol grounds for children attending day care center
• § 2062 — House of Representatives Child Care Center
• § 2063 — Senate Employee Child Care Center
• § 2064 — Senate Employee Child Care Center employee benefits
• § 2065 — Reimbursement of Senate day care center employees
• § 2081 — United States Capitol Preservation Commission
• § 2082 — Authority of Commission to accept gifts and conduct other transactions relating to works of fine art and other property
• § 2083 — Capitol Preservation Fund
• § 2084 — Audits by the Comptroller General
• § 2085 — Advisory boards
• § 2086 — Definition
• § 21 — Oath of Senators
• § 2101 — Senate Commission on Art
• § 2102 — Duties of Commission
• § 2103 — Supervision and maintenance of Old Senate Chamber
• § 2104 — Publication of list of works of art, historical objects, and exhibits
• § 2105 — Authorization of appropriations
• § 2106 — Repealed. Pub. L. 108–83, title I, § 3(a)(3) , Sept. 30, 2003 , 117 Stat. 1010
• § 2107 — Conservation, restoration, replication, or replacement of items in United States Senate Collection
• § 2108 — Provisions relating to Senate Commission on Art
• § 2121 — House of Representatives Fine Arts Board
• § 2122 — Acceptance of gifts on behalf of the House of Representatives
• § 2131 — National Statuary Hall
• § 2131a — Eligibility for placement of statues in National Statuary Hall
• § 2132 — Replacement of statue in Statuary Hall
• § 2133 — Acceptance and supervision of works of fine arts
• § 2134 — Art exhibits
• § 2135 — Private studios and works of art
• § 2141 — Supervision of Botanic Garden
• § 2142 — Superintendent of Botanic Garden and greenhouses
• § 2143 — Utilization of personnel by Architect of the Capitol for maintenance and operation of Botanic Garden
• § 2144 — Disbursement of appropriations for Botanic Garden
• § 2145 — Restriction on use of appropriation for Botanic Garden
• § 2146 — National Garden
• § 2147 — Plant material exchanges
• § 2148 — Administration of educational outreach and services
• § 2161 — Transferred
• § 2162 — Capitol Power Plant
• § 2162a — Promoting maximum efficiency in operation of Capitol Power Plant
• § 2163 — Capitol Grounds shuttle service
• § 2164 — Transportation of House Pages by Capitol Grounds shuttle service
• § 2165 — Repealed. Pub. L. 110–437, title I, § 101(e) , Oct. 20, 2008 , 122 Stat. 4985
• § 2166 — Repealed. Pub. L. 110–437, title IV, § 422(a) , Oct. 20, 2008 , 122 Stat. 4996
• § 2167 — Congressional Award Youth Park
• § 2168 — Memorandum of understanding for provision of services of the United States Capitol telephone exchange for the House
• § 2169 — Capitol complex E–85 refueling station
• § 2170 — Battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government
• § 2171 — Battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government
• § 2171a — Battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Librarian of Congress at no net cost to the Federal Government
• § 2172 — Office of Congressional Accessibility Services
• § 2181 — Assignment of space for meetings of joint committees, conference committees, etc.
• § 2182 — Use of space formerly occupied by Library of Congress
• § 2183 — Protection of buildings and property
• § 2184 — Purchase of furniture or carpets for House or Senate