Title 2 — The CongressRelease 119-73
§2272 Acceptance of volunteer services
Title 2 › Chapter CHAPTER 31— - CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER V— - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 2272
Summary
Architect of the Capitol may accept unpaid volunteers for the Capitol Visitor Center when recommended by the CEO. Volunteers must waive in writing all claims against the United States from their service, except claims under chapter 81 of title 5. They are not U.S. employees and cannot replace or reduce pay of Office employees.
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Title 2, §2272
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Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the Architect of the Capitol, upon the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer, may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services for the Capitol Visitor Center as the Architect of the Capitol determines necessary. No person shall be permitted to donate personal services under this section unless such person has first agreed, in writing, to waive any and all claims against the United States arising out of or connection with such services, other than a claim under the provisions of chapter 81 of title 5. No person donating personal services under this section shall be considered an employee of the United States for any purpose other than for purposes of chapter 81 of such title. In no case shall the acceptance of personal services under this subsection 11 So in original. Probably should be “section”. result in the reduction of pay or displacement of any employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol.
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2 U.S.C. § 2272
Title 2 — The Congress
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73