The Capitol Building jurisdiction is entrusted with the care and stewardship of the U.S. Capitol, one of the most iconic and historically significant buildings in the world and the centerpiece of the Capitol campus. The jurisdiction is responsible for providing a variety of services that include: carpentry, construction, custodial, electrical, elevator, heating and air conditioning, insulation, labor, masonry, painting, plumbing and sheet metal services.

The jurisdiction manages the Capitol Flag Program, which had its beginnings in 1937 and allows citizens to request a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol through their congressional offices. It also supports special events held on the Capitol campus and manages the facility maintenance at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC).

The jurisdiction also supports programs related to occupational safety and health, sustainability, recycling and energy management, fire detection and protection management.

Services available through the Capitol Service Center:

  • Furniture and cabinet installation
  • Leveling of document displays
  • Keys and lock-out service
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • Cleaning and trash removal
  • Recycling
  • Plumbing and electrical
  • Special events set-up
  • Office and decorative painting
  • Pest Control

Need Assistance?

Contact the Capitol Service Center at 202.228.8800 or submit an Online Service Request (must be connected to Capitol Hill network to access link).

Projects

Capitol Building Projects

Capitol Exterior Preservation - Stone and Metal

Work includes cleaning of the stone and pediment sculpture, replacement of the mortar and sealants at all of the stone joints, treatment of the carved stone and pediment sculpture, replacement of s

South Olmsted terrace restoration in 2015.

Olmsted Terrace Preservation

During the last 120 years, there has been little maintenance performed on the stone and conditions of the terrace have deteriorated.

Recent News

Noteworthy Updates

AOC employees discussing permit requirements during a self-inspection at the U.S. Capitol.
Behind the Scenes

Capitol Building Self-Inspections

The Architect of the Capitol continues to evaluate how best to keep our employees safe. One of the important ways we're advancing our safety efforts is through self-inspections, which are part of the agency's Strategic Plan.
A talented employee of an Architect of the Capitol sheet metal shop.

Expertise

Skillful Craftmanship

We serve in diverse roles applying both modern techniques and historical tradecrafts in the care and preservation of the Capitol campus.

Areas of Expertise