To direct the Architect of the Capitol to sell the parcel of real property located at 501 First Street, S.E., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

See H.R.2880.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 10, 1995

Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to sell at fair market value a specified parcel of Federal real property located at 501 First Street, S.E. in the District of Columbia under: (1) terms to ensure that a portion of such property will be used and maintained for child day care purposes; and (2) such additional terms as the AOC determines necessary to protect U.S. interests.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] · R–MD

Committees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Actions

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Jan 25, 1996
See H.R.2880.
Dec 14, 1995
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 14, 1995
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 13, 1995
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 13, 1995
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 22, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.
Nov 10, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 10, 1995
Introduced in House
Nov 10, 1995
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 1995
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development Prior to Introduction and Referral.

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Introduced in House · Nov 10, 1995 Formatted Text PDF

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HR 2880 · Balanced Budget Downpayment Act, I

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2620

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-11-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr2620/BILLS-104hr2620ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.2620, 104th Congress: To direct the Architect of the Capitol to sell the parcel of real property located at 501 First Street, S.E., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2620

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-11-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr2620/BILLS-104hr2620ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:23:20Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.2620, 104th Congress: To direct the Architect of the Capitol to sell the parcel of real property located at 501 First Street, S.E., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2620

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-11-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr2620/BILLS-104hr2620ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:23:20Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.2620, 104th Congress: To direct the Architect of the Capitol to sell the parcel of real property located at 501 First Street, S.E., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2620

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-11-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr2620/BILLS-104hr2620ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:23:20Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.R.2620 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.