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3/5/2008--Passed House amended. (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 3, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008 - Title I: Administration and Management of Capitol Visitor Center - Subtitle A: Description of Facility - (Sec. 102) Grants authority to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration (supervising Committees) to exercise policy review and oversight over the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). (Sec. 103) Declares that certain &quot;unassigned&quot; expansion space for the Senate and the House of Representatives shall not be treated as part of the CVC, but shall be treated as parts of the Senate and House wings of the Capitol. Requires that the Congressional Auditorium in the CVC, together with other specified CVC areas, be assigned for congressional use by the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services (CEO) under guidelines established by the supervising Committees. Subtitle B: Office of the Capitol Visitor Center; Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services - (Sec. 111) Establishes within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) the Office of the CVC, headed by the CEO. (Sec. 112) Requires the AOC to appoint the CEO, who shall report directly to the AOC and be subject to policy review and oversight by the supervising Committees. Declares that the individual who serves as the CEO under the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriation Act of 2007 (the Act of 2007), as of the enactment of this Act, shall be the first appointed CEO of the Office of the CVC. Limits to $250,000 the amount of any contract the CEO may enter into without prior approval of the supervising Committees. (Sec. 114) Authorizes the CEO, with approval of the supervising Committees, to accept and use on CVC behalf unrestricted gifts of money as well as voluntary and uncompensated services. (Sec. 115) Specifies certain CEO administrative rules regarding: (1) security; (2) care and maintenance of facilities; and (3) exhibits and tours. Title II: Related Services Provided at Capitol Visitor Center - Subtitle A: Related Services Described - (Sec. 201) Requires the CEO to establish within the CVC a gift shop. (Sec. 202) Authorizes the CEO to establish within the CVC a restaurant and other food service facilities, including catering services and vending machines (under contract with a private vendor). (Sec. 203) Authorizes the CEO, subject to the supervisory Committees' approval, to enter into licenses and other agreements for CVC operations and functions, and assess and collect appropriate charges. Requires that events to be held in the CVC central hall be authorized by a resolution agreed to by both chambers, unless they: (1) provide enhanced security for persons working in or visiting the U.S. Capitol; and (2) improve the visitor experience in specified ways. Subtitle B: Capitol Visitor Center Revolving Fund - (Sec. 211) Establishes in the Treasury the Capitol Visitor Center Revolving Fund, consisting of the Gift Shop Account and the Miscellaneous Receipts Account. Title III: Treatment of Capitol Guide Service - Subtitle A: Transfer to the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center - (Sec. 301) Transfers the authorities and personnel of the Capitol Guide Service (CGS) to the Office of the CVC. Declares that the transfer of CGS personnel shall not cause a reduction in the individual's current grade, compensation, rate of leave, or other benefit while such employee remains continuously employed as a Capitol Guide within the Office, other than for cause. Makes a transferred individual eligible for immediate retirement on the basis of involuntary separation under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) if the individual has completed: (1) 25 years of service; or (2) 20 years of service and is 50 years of age or older. Allows a transferred individual to continue participating in the student loan repayment program for Senate employees. Prohibits the CEO from imposing a probationary period on a transferred individual. Excludes from application of this section any employee, contracts, liabilities, records, property, and other assets of the Congressional Special Services Office of the Capitol Guide Service transferred to the Office of Congressional Accessibility under subtitle B. (Sec. 302) Prescribes general rules for CGS employees. Subtitle B: Office of Congressional Accessibility Services - (Sec. 311) Establishes in the legislative branch the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, headed by the Director of Accessibility Services, who shall be appointed and supervised by the Capitol Police Board. Requires such Office to: (1) provide and coordinate accessibility services for individuals with disabilities, including Members of Congress, House and Senate employees, and U.S. Capitol Complex visitors; and (2) provide information regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities, as well as related training and staff development, to Members of Congress and House and Senate employees. (Sec. 313) Transfers the authorities and personnel of the Congressional Special Services Office of the CGS to such Office. Declares that the transfer of such personnel shall not cause a reduction in the individual's current grade, compensation, rate of leave, or other benefit while such employee remains continuously employed within the Office, other than for cause. Makes a transferred individual eligible for immediate retirement on the basis of involuntary separation under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) if the individual has completed: (1) 25 years of service; or (2) 20 years of service and is 50 years of age or older. Prohibits the Director from imposing a probationary period on a transferred individual. Subtitle C: Technical and Conforming Amendments - (Sec. 321) Repeals the existing authority of the CGS under the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 and related law. Subtitle D: Transfer Date - (Sec. 331) Declares that &quot;transfer date&quot; means the date on which the CEO certifies that a certificate of occupancy for the CVC has been issued by the appropriate authorities. Title IV: General Provisions - (Sec. 401) Authorizes appropriations.<br/>

1224475200 2008-10-20 Tue Nov 18 11:25:59 -0600 2008 introduced 48887 'act':4 '2008':6 'center':3 'capitol':1 'visitor':2 57199 false short reported to house 48887 'act':4 '2008':6 'center':3 'capitol':1 'visitor':2 57560 false short passed house 48887 'act':4 '2008':6 'center':3 'capitol':1 'visitor':2 59165 false short introduced 48887 'head':19 'chief':22 'manag':33 'offic':4,12,24 'center':9,40 'effect':32 'execut':23 'provid':29 'purpos':44 'servic':27 'within':10 'capitol':7,18,38 'visitor':8,26,39 'administr':35 'architect':15 'establish':2 56941 false official passed senate 48887 'act':4 '2008':6 'center':3 'capitol':1 'visitor':2 65153 false short signed 48887 1224475200 Mon Oct 20 00:00:00 -0500 2008 176957 Signed by President. B001227 1945-04-07 1842 206 Cannon House Office Building http://www.house.gov/formrobertbrady/issue.htm 1 202-225-0088 Robert 'd':4 '-1':6 'pa':5 'rep':1 'bradi':3,8,10 'robert':2,7,9 M 400047 Brady Robert_A._Brady A. Rep. Robert Brady [D, PA-1] 696 N00001619 6696 Democrat 202-225-4731 PA Bob Robert Brady 1.625 http://www.house.gov/robertbrady/ E000092 1934-02-06 1340 2182 Rayburn House Office Building http://www.house.gov/writerep 3 202-225-5144 Vernon 'r':4 '-3':6 'mi':5 'rep':1 'ehler':3,8,10 'vernon':2,7,9 M 400119 Ehlers Vernon_J._Ehlers J. Rep. Vernon Ehlers [R, MI-3] 467 N00004166 6396 Republican 202-225-3831 Christian Reformed MI Vern Vernon Ehlers 5.42857142857143 http://www.house.gov/ehlers/ CongressmanEhlers enacted 48887 1224475200 Mon Oct 20 00:00:00 -0500 2008 176958 Became Public Law No: 110-437. signed 48887 1224475200 Mon Oct 20 00:00:00 -0500 2008 176957 Signed by President. topresident 48887 1223524800 Thu Oct 09 00:00:00 -0500 2008 176820 Presented to President. action 48887 1222980660 Thu Oct 02 17:51:00 -0500 2008 176344 Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. action 48887 1222980660 Thu Oct 02 17:51:00 -0500 2008 176345 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. topresident 48887 1222920000 Thu Oct 02 00:00:00 -0500 2008 176586 Cleared for White House. vote 48887 1222488000 Sat Sep 27 00:00:00 -0500 2008 by Unanimous Consent 175491 pass Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. vote2 s action 48887 1222488000 Sat Sep 27 00:00:00 -0500 2008 175492 Message on Senate action sent to the House. action 48887 1222488000 Sat Sep 27 00:00:00 -0500 2008 175490 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. calendar 48887 1204866000 Fri Mar 07 00:00:00 -0600 2008 154661 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611. action 48887 1204779600 Thu Mar 06 00:00:00 -0600 2008 154660 Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. vote 48887 1204737840 Wed Mar 05 13:24:00 -0600 2008 by voice vote 146698 pass On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. vote h action 48887 1204737420 Wed Mar 05 13:17:00 -0600 2008 146696 Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. action 48887 1204737420 Wed Mar 05 13:17:00 -0600 2008 154659 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5159. action 48887 1204737420 Wed Mar 05 13:17:00 -0600 2008 146697 Considered under suspension of the rules. calendar 48887 1204569480 Mon Mar 03 14:38:00 -0600 2008 146443 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326. action 48887 1204569480 Mon Mar 03 14:38:00 -0600 2008 146442 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-535. action 48887 1202792400 Tue Feb 12 00:00:00 -0600 2008 146440 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. calendar 48887 1202792400 Tue Feb 12 00:00:00 -0600 2008 146441 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. action 48887 1201582800 Tue Jan 29 00:00:00 -0600 2008 144138 Referred to House House Administration action 48887 1201582800 Tue Jan 29 00:00:00 -0600 2008 145066 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. introduced 48887 1201582800 Tue Jan 29 00:00:00 -0600 2008 144136 action 48887 1201582800 Tue Jan 29 00:00:00 -0600 2008 144139 Referred to House Rules action 48887 1201582800 Tue Jan 29 00:00:00 -0600 2008 144137 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.