Pub. L. 109-54, tit. IV, sec. 435
Congressional Security Relating to Certain Real Property.
Sec. 435. Congressional Security Relating to Certain Real Property. (a) In General.—Except as provided under subsection (b)—(1) the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustments and the District of Columbia Zoning Commission may not take any action to grant any variance relating to the property located at 51 Louisiana Avenue NW, Square 631, Lot 17 in the District of Columbia; and(2) if any variance described under paragraph (1) is granted before the effective date of this section, such variance shall be set aside and shall have no force or effect.(b) Conditions for Variance.—A variance described under subsection (a) may be granted or shall be given force or effect if—(1) the Capitol Police Board makes a determination that any such variance shall not—(A) negatively impact congressional security; and(B) increase Federal expenditures relating to congressional security;119 STAT. 558(2) the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives approve such determination; and(3) the Capitol Police Board certifies the determination in writing to the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustments and the District of Columbia Zoning Commission.(c) Effective Date.—This section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and apply to the remaining portion of the fiscal year in which enacted and each fiscal year thereafter.