2 U.S.C. § 1921a — Sole and exclusive authority of Board and Chief to determine rates of pay

(a) In general. The Capitol Police Board and the Chief of the Capitol Police have sole and exclusive authority to set for Capitol Police members: (1) basic pay, including pay on appointment, premium pay, specialty-assignment and proficiency pay, and merit pay; (2) cost-of-living, comparability, and locality adjustment rates; (3) recruitment and relocation bonus amounts; (4) retention allowance amounts; and (5) educational-assistance payment amounts. (b) No review or appeal. A decision about a rate or amount listed in subsection (a) cannot be reviewed or appealed in any way. (c) Rule of construction. This section does not affect: (1) legal authority given to a House or Senate committee or another legislative-branch entity to review or approve such a decision; (2) a rate or amount established by law; or (3) the terms of a collective-bargaining agreement. (d) Effective date. This section applies to fiscal year 2005 and every later fiscal year.