The House Office Buildings jurisdiction is responsible for the operation, maintenance and preservation of more than 5 million square feet of facility space, including the Cannon, Ford, Longworth, O'Neill and Rayburn House Office Buildings, underground garages, annexes and subways.

The jurisdiction provides oversight for the facilities' daily care, repairs and maintenance, and performs client services, preventive maintenance, building inspector surveys, compliance issues abatement, energy savings initiatives and safety inspections. The jurisdiction also manages office and committee space for the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the biennial congressional office move process for U.S. House Members.

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Services available through the House Service Center:

  • Cleaning and trash removal
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • Hanging pictures and TVs
  • Keys and lock-out services
  • Recycling
  • Plumbing and electrical
  • Office and decorative painting
  • Pest control

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Contact the House Service Center at 202.225.4141 or submit an Online Service Request (must be connected to Capitol Hill network to access this link).

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House Office Buildings Projects

Cannon Renewal

The Cannon House Office Building's renewal is an example of the Architect of the Capitol's commitment to preserving our nation's history.

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