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P.L. 110-437, The Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008
- This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.
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H.R. 5159 would establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, headed by the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, to provide for the effective management and administration of the Capitol Visitor Center.
== Detailed Summary ==
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Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008 - Establishes within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC).
Requires the AOC to appoint the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Visitors Services.
Requires the CEO to establish within the CVC: (1) a gift shop; and (2) certain food service operations (pursuant to a a contract entered into with a private vendor).
Authorizes the CEO to enter into licenses and other agreements for CVC operations.
Establishes the Capitol Visitor Center Revolving Fund.
Transfers the authorities and personnel of the Capitol Guide Service to the Office of the CVC.
Establishes in the legislative branch the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. Transfers the authorities and personnel of the Congressional Special Services Office of the Capitol Guide Service to such Office.
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== Status of the Legislation ==
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Latest Major Action: 3/6/2008: Received in the Senate.3/7/2008: Read the firstsecond time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.General Orders. Calendar No. 611.
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