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The Acting Director of the Office of Safety and Code Compliance at the Architect of the Capitol leads agency efforts to provide a world-class safety culture, reduce injuries, and ensure compliance with safety, fire and environmental regulations.
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Angela Addison Freeman is the General Counsel for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). As General Counsel, she leads a dynamic legal team that provides advice and counsel on matters involving appropriations and fiscal law, agency policies, construction and service contracts, employee relations and
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The Chief of Staff supports the staff in driving the agency's mission of preserving and maintaining the historic buildings and grounds across the Capitol campus. They work to forge strong relationships with other legislative branch agencies to help the AOC in providing quality customer service to
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Director of Legislative and Public Affairs oversees the agency's strategic communications and interactions with Congress, agency employees, the media and the public. He is responsible for the development of congressional testimony, reporting requirements, briefings and legislative analysis. He also
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In accordance with legislation enacted in 2000, "Any State may request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of a statue the State has provided for display in Statuary Hall" under certain conditions.
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This two-phase project will replace the 85-year-old copper roof of the Library of Congress' John Adams Building.
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Work to stabilize façade elements at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building has begun.
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The regular practice of displaying a Christmas tree on the U.S. Capitol grounds is relatively recent. Records at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) show correspondence from 1919 indicate that a Christmas tree was purchased that year. However, it was not until 1964 that a definite procedure was
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This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
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The preservation of heritage assets on the U.S. Capitol campus is one of the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) core functions.
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This project replaced trees at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) entry to recapture the historic design intent and restore the historic character and contributing features of the original Olmsted landscape within the context of the current landscape conditions.
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When the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) does not receive enough funding to pay for all maintenance and repairs required across the U.S. Capitol campus, work gets deferred due to budget constraints.
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Below are examples of African American artists with works featured in the United States Capitol and congressional office buildings. Locations for works in public areas are provided. See also: African Americans in Art Artists and Their Work(s) Littleton Alston (1958– ) Statue of Willa Cather
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Accomplishing these initiatives is critical to laying the foundation for the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) long-term success and providing a governance framework that supports effective management. Each strategic objective aligns with multiple strategic goals.
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The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) annual Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) provides the results of the AOC's financial performance each fiscal year (FY). It demonstrates the AOC's commitment to the accomplishment of its mission and accountability for its financial resources to the
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The Architect of the Capitol's commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through our robust energy conservation and sustainability programs. The agency incorporates sustainable design and construction practices into the major projects executed throughout Capitol Hill.
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The Architect of the Capitol's repair and renovation of the Summerhouse fountain and surrounding landscape is complete. Additional landscape improvements to the grotto and surrounding planting beds will continue into the spring of 2024.
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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) works behind the scenes to ensure that everything is impeccable for this important event — even the smallest details, like monitoring the temperature to ensure it's comfortable for the hundreds of members, staff and visitors who fill the House Chamber.
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Joseph R. DiPietro is the Chief of Operations and Acting Architect of the Capitol. As Acting Architect, he leads the agency's mission to preserve and maintain the historic buildings and grounds across the Capitol campus.
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Our Blog As Seen on Our Feed Leaves On, Leaves Off: Capitol Grounds Works Through the Winter It Takes a Village To Prepare the People's Tree A Career Fusing Art, Design and Plants How Two Tiny "Houses" Ended Up on the National Mall The AOC Never Paints Itself Into a Corner
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Stone preservation is a top priority for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) as nearly every building is enveloped in stone and all have problems.
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The John Adams Building Garage Repair replaced structural concrete and waterproofing to extend the life of the garage.
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What can visitors see and do in winter? Trees and Blooms of Interest Several species of trees — whether deciduous or evergreen — offer winter wonder for visitors to enjoy: Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) blooms in late winter. American Holly (Ilex opaca) features glossy green leaves and bright
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What can visitors see and do in summer? Fountains Although the water features maintained by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) are not designed for humans to recreate in, several crowd-pleasing pools of cool are located near the U.S. Capitol including the Capitol Reflecting Pool , Senate Park
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What can visitors see and do in spring? Blooms Abound Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms herald spring, peaking around late March and early April. More than one million visitors arrive in the District every year, drawn primarily to the cherry blossom trees lining the Tidal Basin. The U.S
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What can visitors see and do in fall? Leaf Peeping The U.S. Capitol Grounds are a showcase for the many hues of fall, given the number and diversity of large and historic trees comprising the arboretum. The top 10 tree species to seek out for fall color enjoyment are: Bald Cypress, Sugar Maple, Red
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Our unique portfolio of responsibilities creates models for other communities of practice. AOC is committed to being professionals and leaders in our respective arts continuing, establishing and evolving techniques and processes in our fields. A sampling of these partners is below.
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In 1866, at the age of 18, Vinnie Ream was selected by the U.S. Congress to sculpt a memorial statue of President Abraham Lincoln. This made her the first female artist commissioned to create a work of art for the United States government. Ream had previously shown her ability to depict the