Jacob Joseph Chestnut-John Michael Gibson United States Capitol Visitor Center Act of 1998
Latest action (29 Jul 1998): Introduced
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Official summary
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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4347 do?
- 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.
- Has H.R. 4347 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Jul 1998, H.R. 4347 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4347?
- H.R. 4347 was sponsored by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton [D-DC] (Democrat-DC), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4347?
- Introduced (29 Jul 1998).
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