Capitol

▸ Congress

For a listing of relevant congressional committees and subcommittees, please see page 689 or the Appendix.

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Architect of the Capitol, SB15 CAP 20515; (202) 228-1793. Fax, (202) 228-1893. Stephen T. Ayers, Architect (Acting). Flag Office, (202) 228-4239.

Web, http://www.aoc.gov

Maintains the Capitol and its grounds, the House and Senate office buildings, Capitol power plant, Robert A. Taft Memorial, Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, Capitol Police headquarters, and buildings and grounds of the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress; operates the Botanic Garden and Senate restaurants. Acquires property and plans and constructs buildings for Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress. Assists in deciding which artwork, historical objects, and exhibits are to be accepted for display in the Capitol and is responsible for their care and repair, as well as the maintenance and restoration of murals and architectural elements throughout the Capitol complex. Arranges inaugural ceremonies and other ceremonies held in the buildings or on the grass. Flag office flies American flags over the Capitol at legislators' request.

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Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Curator, S411 CAP 20515; (202) 224-2955. Diane K. Skvarla, Curator.

Web, http://www.aoc.gov

Preserves artwork; maintains collection of drawings, photographs, and manuscripts on and about the Capitol and the House and Senate office buildings. Maintains records of the Architect of the Capitol. Library open to the public.

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Capitol Police, 119 D St. N.E. 20510; (202) 224-9806. Fax, (202) 228-2592. Phillip D. Morse Sr., Chief. TTY, (202) 225-1904. Public information, (202) 224-1677.

General e-mail, ASKUSCP@cap_police.senate.gov

Web, http://www.uscapitolpolice.gov

Responsible for security for the Capitol, House and Senate office buildings, and Botanic Garden; approves demonstration permits.

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Senate Commission on Art, S230 CAP 20510; (202) 224-2955. Sen. Harry M. Reid, D-Nev, Chair; Diane K. Skvarla, Curator of the Senate.

General e-mail, curator@sec.senate.gov

Web, http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/art/common/generic/senate_art.htm

Accepts artwork and historical objects for display in Senate office buildings and the Senate wing of the Capitol. Maintains and exhibits Senate collections (paintings, sculptures, furniture, and manuscripts); oversees and maintains old Senate and Supreme Court chambers.

Superintendent of the House Office Buildings, B341 RHOB 20515; (202) 225-4141. William M. Weidemeyer, Superintendent.

Oversees construction, maintenance, and operation of House office buildings; assigns office space to House members under rules of procedure established by the Speaker's office and the House Office Building Commission.

Superintendent of the Senate Office Buildings, SD-G45 20510; (202) 224-5023. Robin Morey, Superintendent.

Oversees construction, maintenance, and operation of Senate office buildings.

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U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. S.W.20001 (mailing address: 245 1st St. S.W., Washington, DC 20024); (202) 225-8333. Fax, (202) 225-1561. Holly H. Shimizu, Executive Director. Horticulture hotline, (202) 226-4785. Program and tour reservations, (202) 225-1116. Special events, (202) 226-7674.

General e-mail, usbg@aoc.gov

Web, http://www.usbg.gov

Collects, cultivates, and grows various plants for public display and study.

▸ Nongovernmental

U.S. Capitol Historical Society, 200 Maryland Ave. N.E. 20002-5724; (202) 543-8919. Fax, (202) 544-8244. Ronald A. Sarasin, President; Donald R. Kennon, Vice President for Scholarship and Education (historian). Information, (800) 887-9318. Press, (202) 543-8919, ext. 31. Library, (202) 543-8919, ext. 27.

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