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H.R. 962 106th Congress House

Jacob Joseph Chestnut-John Michael Gibson United States Capitol Visitor Center Act of 1999

Official title: To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish a Capitol Visitor Center under the East Plaza of the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 3, 1999 Introduced by: Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 9, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation.
Mar 3, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 3, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E323)
Mar 3, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 9, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Jacob Joseph Chestnut-John Michael Gibson United States Capitol Visitor Center Act of 1999 - Authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) plan, construct, equip, administer, and maintain under the East Plaza of the U.S. Capitol the Jacob Joseph Chestnut-John Michael Gibson United States Capitol Visitor Center; and (2) reconstruct the East Plaza and environs to enhance its attractiveness, safety, and security.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 962: Jacob Joseph Chestnut-John Michael Gibson United States Capitol Visitor Center Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-962/
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"H.R. 962: Jacob Joseph Chestnut-John Michael Gibson United States Capitol Visitor Center Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-962/.
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H.R. 962, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-962/.
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