Title 2, The CongressRelease 119-110

§2272 Acceptance of Volunteer Services

Title 2 › CHAPTER 31 — CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER › SUBCHAPTER V — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 2272

Last updated Sep 23, 2026|Official source

Summary

Even if section 1342 of title 31 would prevent it, the Architect of the Capitol may accept and use unpaid volunteer help for the Capitol Visitor Center when the Chief Executive Officer recommends it. Volunteers must sign a written waiver giving up any claims against the United States related to their service, except claims under chapter 81 of title 5. Volunteers are not federal employees except for chapter 81 purposes, and their work cannot reduce pay or displace any Office of the Architect of the Capitol employee.

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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 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

Sep 23, 2026

Release point: 119-110