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HR 3196118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023

Policy Area: Congress
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 19, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 766.

Official Summary

Official summary has not been imported yet.

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Executive Summary

The Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023 is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at modifying the appointment process for the Architect of the Capitol. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives but lacks a publicly available summary or full text, limiting detailed analysis. The latest recorded action was its placement on the Union Calendar on December 19, 2024. The bill is categorized under the policy area of Congress and is currently listed as failed or expired.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to change the appointment process for the Architect of the Capitol but did not advance beyond being placed on the Union Calendar and ultimately expired without passage.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill pertains to the appointment process of the Architect of the Capitol, a key official responsible for the maintenance and operation of the U.S. Capitol complex.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed understanding of specific provisions or changes proposed.
  • The bill was placed on the Union Calendar but did not progress further and is now classified as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Architect of the Capitol office', 'Congressional administrative bodies', 'Potentially federal employees involved in Capitol maintenance and operations']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and summary restricts assessment of implementation challenges or cost implications.', 'Unclear authority changes or oversight mechanisms due to missing detailed provisions.', 'Potential policy tradeoffs cannot be evaluated without specific bill language.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and relates to congressional administration. Its placement on the Union Calendar indicates it was scheduled for consideration but it did not advance to a vote or enactment. The failure or expiration status reflects that it did not become law within the legislative session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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1 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential changes to the appointment process could affect the administrative operations and oversight of the Architect of the Capitol office.', "Modifications in appointment procedures might influence the stability or leadership continuity within the Capitol's maintenance and operational management."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full text significantly limits transparency and hinders comprehensive oversight. This lack of information poses challenges for public understanding and accountability regarding changes to the Architect of the Capitol appointment process.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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