2 USC 2171 - Battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

§ 2171.

Battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government

(a)

Definition

In this section, the term “covered employee” means—

(1)

an employee whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives; or

(2)

any other individual who is authorized to park in any parking area under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives on Capitol Grounds.

(b)

Authority

(1)

In general

(2)

Vendors authorized

(3)

Approval of construction

The Architect of the Capitol may construct or direct the construction of battery recharging stations described under paragraph (1) after—

(A)

submission of written notice detailing the numbers and locations of the battery recharging stations to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives; and

(B)

approval by that Committee.

(c)

Fees and charges

(1)

In general

(2)

Approval of fees or charges

The Architect of the Capitol may establish and adjust fees or charges under paragraph (1) after—

(A)

submission of written notice detailing the amount of the fee or charge to be established or adjusted to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives; and

(B)

approval by that Committee.

(d)

Deposit and availability of fees, charges, and commissions

Any fees, charges, or commissions collected by the Architect of the Capitol under this section shall be—

(1)

deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations account described under subsection (b); and

(2)

available for obligation without further appropriation during—

(A)

the fiscal year collected; and

(B)

the fiscal year following the fiscal year collected.

(e)

Reports

(1)

In general

(2)

Avoiding subsidy

(A)

Determination

(B)

Modification of rates and fees

(f)

Effective date

(Pub. L. 112–170, § 1, Aug. 16, 2012, 126 Stat. 1303.)

cite as: 2 USC 2171