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The U.S. Capitol has been considered the most suitable place for the nation to pay final tribute to its most eminent citizens by having their remains lay in state (in the case of government officials and military officers) or in honor (in the case of private citizens).
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National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Series The NSO performs three starlight concerts annually on the West Front lawn of the U.S. Capitol. These concerts are sponsored by Congress and the Secretary of the Interior, and are held in observance of: Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day For full details
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 American Society of Safety Professionals: Recognition The American Society of Safety Professionals recognized AOC Safety Engineer Marjory Anderson as an Engineering Practice Specialty Safety Professional of the Year for 2018–19. Association of Government Accountants
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Key historic dates and details of vice presidential inaugurals.
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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) erects the inaugural platform on the Capitol's West Front, sets up the necessary seating and fencing on the grounds, and coordinates other activities with the Joint Congressional Committee on the Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) regarding all of the physical
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In accordance with the "Residence Act" passed by Congress in 1790, President Washington in 1791 selected the area that is now the District of Columbia to serve as the nation's capital. French engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant was charged with planning the new city of Washington. He located the U.S
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The Architect of the Capitol Talent Acquisition and Classification Branch (TAC) issues vacancy announcements for job opportunities that are filled through a competitive process. Vacancy announcements are posted daily Monday through Friday through the AOC's electronic application system. The vacancy
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Examples of FW&A violations include: Contract fraud, including contract mischarging by the contractor Kick-backs and bid rotation by competing contractors Contractors failing to pay full wages to employees Bribery and acceptance of gratuities by government employees Significant mismanagement and
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The Federal Employee's Compensation Act (FECA) provides compensation benefits to Federal civilian employees for disability due to personal injury or disease while in the performance of duty. FECA also provides for payment of benefits to dependents if the injury or disease causes an employee's death
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Across Capitol Hill, the architects, engineers and technicians of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) design, enhance, and maintain new and historic structures, spaces and building systems. Employees in various trades such as electricians, plumbers, masons and carpenters maintain the facilities and
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Telework Employees teleworking may log onto the AOC network at https://telework.aoc.gov and also access their email via Outlook at https://outlook.office365.com/mail . Time & Attendance AOC staff can submit their timesheets via webTA from an AOC desktop or AOC issued device at https://webta.aoc.gov