An original joint resolution authorizing the Architect of the Capitol to permit certain temporary and permanent construction work on the Capitol grounds in connection with the erection of an addition to a building on privately owned property adjacent to the Capitol grounds.
Public Law 93-581 · S.J.Res. 262 · 93rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Jan 2, 1975 · Congress
Sponsor: Sen. Jennings Randolph (D-WV)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to permit temporary and permanent construction work on the Capitol Grounds in connection with the erection of an addition to a building on privately owned property adjacent to the Capitol Grounds. States that no work shall be performed pursuant to this joint resolution until the Architect of the Capitol shall have been furnished with such assurances as he deems necessary that all areas within such grounds, disturbed by reason of such construction, shall be restored to their original condition without expense to the United States; and all work within the Capitol grounds herein authorized shall be performed under conditions satisfactory to the Architect of the Capitol.
Committees
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Jan 2, 1975Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-581.
- Dec 24, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Dec 19, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Dec 16, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Dec 10, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Dec 9, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- Dec 4, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- 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.