Number: RL30861 Title: Capitol Hill Security: Recent Actions and Organizational Responsibilities Authors: Paul Dwyer and Stephen W. Stathis, Government and Finance Division Abstract: Achieving a secure environment for the Capitol complex, while still maintaining an atmosphere of openness, has become increasingly challenging in recent years. The terrorists attacks on New York and Washington of September 11, 2001, has prompted moves toward an even more stringent security environment. Pages: 36 Date: Updated February 3, 2004