Architect of the Capitol

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a federal agency within the legislative branch of the United States government that is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, construction, building preservation, and property management of the United States Capitol Complex and is accountable directly to the United States Congress and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Both the agency and the head of the agency are called "Architect of the Capitol". The head of the agency is appointed by a vote of a congressional commission for a ten-year term. Prior to 2024, the president of the United States appointed the architect upon confirmation vote by the United States Senate, and was accountable to the president.