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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 29, 1998
Jacob Joseph Chestnut-John Michael Gibson United States Capitol Visitor Center Act of 1998 - Authorizes the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) plan, construct, equip, administer, and maintain a Capitol Visitor Center under the East Plaza of the Capitol; and (2) reconstruct the East Plaza and its environs to enhance its attractiveness, safety, and security. Requires the AOC: (1) in developing plans and designs for carrying out the activities authorized under this Act to give due consideration to the Final Design Report of the AOC dated November 10, 1995, relating to construction of the Capitol Visitor Center; (2) to identify alternatives for construction of the Center that will reduce the costs of the Center's construction; and (3) to report to specified congressional committees on such plans and designs. Authorizes appropriations. Designates the Capitol Visitor Center as the Jacob Joseph Chestnut-John Michael Gibson United States Visitor Center.
People & committees
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D–DC
Legislative record
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See H.R.4328.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.
Subcommittee Hearings Held Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 22, 97).
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1475)
Referred to House Ways and Means
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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