A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to acquire certain property.
Public Law 102-330 · S. 2938 · 102nd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Aug 3, 1992 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Sen. George Mitchell (D-ME)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Robert Dole
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, to acquire by purchase, condemnation, transfer or otherwise, specified publicly and privately owned real property and improvements located in the District of Columbia as an addition to the U.S. Capitol Grounds and the improvements on such real property as a part of the Senate Office Buildings. Authorizes appropriations.
Makes the acquired property available to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate for use as a residential facility for Senate Pages and for such other purposes as the Committee may provide.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Aug 3, 1992Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-330.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 24, 1992PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jul 21, 1992Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.
- Jul 2, 1992FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Kildee asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- Jul 1, 1992FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.