PUBLIC LAWS--CH. 173-JUNE 28, 1943 Traveling expenses. Reappropriation. 56 Stat. 994 . law; and the Assistant Architect of the Capitol shall act as Architect of the Capitol during the absence or disability of that official or whenever there is no Architect; $64,100. Appropriations under the control of the Architect of the Capitol shall be available for expenses of travel on official business not to exceed in the aggregate under all funds the sum of $750. CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Capitol Buildings: For necessary expenditures for the Capitol Building and electrical substations of the Senate and House Office Buildings, under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol, including minor improvements, maintenance, repair, equipment, sup- plies, material, fuel, oil, waste, and appurtenances; furnishings and office equipment; special clothing for workmen; waterproof wearing apparel; personal and other services; cleaning and repairing works of art; maintenance and driving of motor-propelled passenger- carrying office vehicle; not exceeding $300 for the purchase of technical and necessary reference books, periodicals, and city direc- tory; not to exceed $150 for expenses of attendance, when specifically authorized by the Architect of the Capitol, at meetings or conventions in connection with subjects related to work under the Architect of the Capitol; and the compensation of the position of supervising engineer shall be at the rate of $6,000 per annum so long as the position is held by the person who was the incumbent thereof on May 15, 1941; $291,000. Capitol Grounds: For care and improvement of grounds sur- rounding the Capitol, Senate and House Office Buildings; Capitol Power Plant; personal and other services; care of trees; planting; fertilizers; repairs to pavements, walks, and roadways; purchase of waterproof wearing apparel; maintenance of signal lights; and for snow removal by hire of men and equipment or under contract with- out compliance with section 3709 (41 U. S . C. 5) of the Revised Statutes, $103,200. Legislative garage: For maintenance, repairs, alterations, personal and other services, and all necessary incidental expenses, $12,720. Subway transportation, Capitol and Senate Office Buildings: For repairs, rebuilding, and maintenance of the subway system connecting the Senate Office Building with the Senate wing of the United States Capitol and for personal and other services, including maintenance of the cars, track, and electrical equipment connected therewith, $1,500. Senate Office Building: For maintenance, miscellaneous items and supplies, including furniture, furnishings, and equipment, and for labor and material incident thereto, and repairs thereof; and for per- sonal and other services, including four female attendants in charge of ladies' retiring rooms at $1,500 each, for the care and operation of the Senate Office Building; to be expended under the control and supervision of the Architect of the Capitol; in all, $306,955: Provided, That the unexpended balance on June 30, 1943, of the appropriation of $7,300 for the maintenance of the Senate Office Building, contained in the Second Supplemental National Defense Appropriation Act, 1943, approved October 26, 1942, shall continue available for the same purposes until June 30, 1944. House Office Buildings: For maintenance, including equipment, waterproof wearing apparel, miscellaneous items, and for all neces- sary services, $390,200. Capitol Power Plant: For lighting, heating, and power for the Capitol, Senate and House Office Buildings, Supreme Court Building, 232 [57 STAT.
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