Compilation of Selected Public Buildings Related Laws

This new volume brings together key statutes and selected provisions governing the General Services Administration, the Architect of the Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, the John F. Kennedy Center, and other landmark facilities and cultural institutions. It is designed as a practical reference for legal professionals, policymakers, and administrators engaged in federal property and public works management.

Highlights of this compilation include:

General Services Administration – Title 40 U.S.C. (Public Buildings, Property, and Works), 28 U.S.C. §464 (Court Accommodations), Homeland Security Act of 2002, Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and related appropriations acts.
Architect of the Capitol & Capitol Grounds – Laws governing the U.S. Capitol, Capitol Police, Library of Congress, Senate Page School, Capitol Visitor Center, and related facilities.
Smithsonian Institution – 40 U.S.C. Ch. 63, Astrophysical Observatories, Smithsonian research facilities, and museum authorizations including the National Museum of the American Indian and the National Air and Space Museum Dulles Center.
John F. Kennedy Center – John F. Kennedy Center Act and subsequent reauthorization acts.
Other Public Buildings & Facilities – United States Supreme Court Building, National Gallery of Art, National Building Museum, Union Station Redevelopment, Pennsylvania Avenue Development, and related federal property provisions.
Energy & Infrastructure Laws – Selected provisions from the Energy Policy Acts of 1992 and 2005, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Better Buildings Act, Land and Water Conservation Fund, and Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016.

This comprehensive reference consolidates decades of legislation into one accessible source, making it an indispensable tool for navigating the legal framework surrounding the nation’s public buildings and cultural institutions.