HR 5159 · 110th Congress · Congress
Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 110-437.(2008-10-20)
Plain Language 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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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 5159, Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008
Feb 26, 2008<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Administration on February 12, 2008</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 5159, Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008
Feb 26, 2008Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Administration on February 12, 2008
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office