Sec. 58c-1. 59e. 59f. 59g. Transfer of funds by Members of Senate from Senate Official Mail Costs Account to Senator's Official Personnel and Office Expense Account; writing respecting transfer to Financial Clerk of Senate; available amount and uses. Official mail of persons entitled to use congressional frank. (a) Congressional committee regulations for expenditure of appropriations for official mail. (b) Postmaster General functions. (c) Source of funds for expenses of official mail. (d) Maintenance or use of unofficial office accounts or defrayal of official expenses from certain funds prohibited. (e) Official Mail Allowance in House of (f) Mass mailing; submission of samples (h) Omitted. (i) Effective date. Mass mailings by Senate offices; quarterly statements; publication of summary tabulations. Mass mailing of information by Senators under frank; quarterly registration with Secretary of Senate. § 31. Compensation of Members of Congress [See main edition for text of (1)] (2) Effective at the beginning of the first applicable pay period commencing on or after the first day of the month in which an adjustment takes effect under section 5303 of title 5 in the rates of pay under the General Schedule, each annual rate referred to in paragraph (1) shall be adjusted by an amount, rounded to the nearest multiple of $100 (or if midway between multiples of $100, to the next higher multiple of $100), equal to the percentage of such annual rate which corresponds to the most recent percentage change in the ECI (relative to the date described in the next sentence), as determined under section 704(a)(1) of the Ethics Reform Act of 1989. The appropriate date under this sentence is the first day of the fiscal year in which such adjustment in the rates of pay under the General Schedule takes effect. (Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title VI, § 601(a), 60 Stat. 850; Jan. 19, 1949, ch. 2, § 1(d), 63 Stat. 4; Mar. 2, 1955, ch. 9, § 4(a), 69 Stat. 11; Aug. 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88-426, title II, § 204, 78 Stat. 415; Oct. 29, 1965, Pub. L. 89-301, § 11(e), 79 Stat. 1120; Sept. 15, 1969, Pub. L. 91-67, § 2, 83 Stat. 107; Aug. 9, 1975, Pub. L. 94-82, title II, § 204(a), 89 Stat. 421; Nov. 30, 1989, Pub. L. 101-194, title VII, § 704(a)(2)(B), 103 Stat. 1769; Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101-509, title V, § 529 § 101(b)(4)(D)], 104 Stat. 1427, 1439.) REFERENCES IN TEXT [title I, Section 704(a)(1) of the Ethics Reform Act of 1989, referred to in par. (2), is section 704(a)(1) of Pub. L. 101-194, which is set out as a note under section 5318 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 31, acts Feb. 26, 1907, ch. 1635, § 4, 34 Stat. 993; Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 549, § 4, 43 Stat. 1301; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to compensation of Members of Congress, prior to enactment of act Aug. 2, 1946. AMENDMENTS 1990-Par. (2). Pub. L. 101-509 substituted "5303" for "5305". 1989-Par. (2). Pub. L. 101-194 substituted "the most recent percentage change in the ECI (relative to the date described in the next sentence), as determined under section 704(a)(1) of the Ethics Reform Act of 1989. The appropriate date under this sentence is the first day of the fiscal year in which such adjustment in the rates of pay under the General Schedule takes effect" for "the overall average percentage (as set forth in the report transmitted to the Congress under such section 5305) of the adjustment in the rates of pay under the General Schedule". EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 101-509 effective on such date as the President shall determine, but not earlier than 90 days, and not later than 180 days, after Nov. 5, 1990, see section 529 [title III, § 305] of Pub. L. 101-509, set out as a note under section 5301 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 101-194 effective Jan. 1, 1991, see section 704(b) of Pub. L. 101-194, set out as a note under section 5318 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. SALARY INCREASES 1994-Pub. L. 103-6, § 7, Mar. 4, 1993, 107 Stat. 35, provided that: "(a) Cost of Living ADJUSTMENT.-Notwithstanding section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 31(2)), the cost of living adjustment (relating to pay for Members of Congress) which would become effective under such provision of law during calendar year 1994 shall not take effect. "(b) SEVERABILITY.—If any provision of this Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1 and 3304 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and section 352 of Title 45, Railroads, and amending provisions set out as notes under section 3304 of Title 26 and section 352 of Title 45], or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected." 1993-Ex. Ord. No. 12826, Dec. 30, 1992, 57 F.R. 62909, set out as a note under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, provided for the adjustment of pay rates effective Jan. 1, 1993. 1992-Ex. Ord. No. 12786, Dec. 26, 1991, 56 F.R. 67453, which provided for the adjustment of pay rates effective Jan. 1, 1992, was superseded by Ex. Ord. No. 12826, Dec. 30, 1992, 57 F.R. 62909, set out as a note under section 5332 of Title 5. 1991-Ex. Ord. No. 12736, Dec. 12, 1990, 55 F.R. 51385, which provided for the adjustment of pay rates effective Jan. 1, 1991, was superseded by Ex. Ord. No. 12786, Dec. 26, 1991, 56 F.R. 67453, formerly set out as a note under section 5332 of Title 5. 1990-Ex. Ord. No. 12698, Dec. 23, 1989, 54 F.R. 53473, which provided for adjustments of pay rates effective Jan. 1, 1990, and Jan. 31, 1990, was superseded by Ex. Ord. No. 12736, Dec. 12, 1990, 55 F.R. 51385, formerly set out as a note under section 5332 of Title 5. 1989-Pub. L. 101-194, title VII, § 703(a)(2), Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1768, set out as a note under section 5318 of Title 5, provided that effective Jan. 1, 1991, the rate of basic pay for the offices and positions under 2 U.S.C. 356(A) and (B) shall be increased in the amount of 25 percent of their respective rates (as last in effect before the increase), except that this shall not affect the rate of basic pay for a Senator, the President pro tempore of the Senate, or the majority leader or the minority leader of the Senate. Ex. Ord. No. 12663, Jan. 6, 1989, 54 F.R. 791, which provided for the adjustment of pay rates effective Jan. 1, 1989, was superseded by Ex. Ord. No. 12698, Dec. 23, 1989, 54 F.R. 53473, formerly set out as a note under section 5332 of Title 5. 1983-Pub. L. 98-63, title I, § 908(d), (f), July 30, 1983, 97 Stat. 338, which provided that, effective with respect to service as a Member performed on or after July 1, 1983, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of a Member serving in office or position of Senator, President pro tempore of Senate, Majority Leader of Senate, or Minority Leader of Senate during a calendar year, the annual rate of pay paid to such Member for such service would not be less than the annual rate of pay payable for such position on Dec. 17, 1982, increased by 15 percent and rounded in accordance with section 5318 of Title 5, was repealed by Pub. L. 102-90, title I, § 6(c), Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 451. SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in section 25b of this title. § 31-1. Repealed. Pub. L. 102-90, title I, § 6(c), Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 451 Section, Pub. L. 98-63, title I, § 908(a)-(c), July 30, 1983, 97 Stat. 337, 338; Pub. L. 99-190, § 137, Dec. 19, 1985, 99 Stat. 1323; Pub. L. 101-194, title VI, § 601(b)(2), title XI, § 1101(b), Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1762, 1782; Pub. L. 101-280, § 7(b)(2)[(d)(2)], May 4, 1990, 104 Stat. 161, related to maximum amount of honoraria which could be accepted by Members of Congress. § 31-2. Gifts and travel (a) Gifts (1) No Member, officer, or employee of the Senate, or the spouse or dependent thereof, shall knowingly accept, directly or indirectly, any gift or gifts in any calendar year aggregating more than the minimal value as established by section 7342(a)(5) of title 5 or $250, whichever is greater from any person, organization, or corporation unless, in an unusual case, a waiver is granted by the Select Committee on Ethics. (2) The prohibitions of this subsection do not apply to gifts (A) from relatives; (B) with a value of $100 or less, as adjusted under section 102(a)(2)(A) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978; or (C) of personal hospitality of an individual. (3) For purposes of this subsection (A) the term "gift" means a payment, subscription, advance, forbearance, rendering, or deposit of money, services, or anything of value, including food, lodging, transportation, or entertainment, and reimbursement for 1 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma. other than necessary expenses, unless consideration of equal or greater value is received, but does not include (1) a political contribution otherwise reported as required by law, (2) a loan made in a commercially reasonable manner (including requirements that the loan be repaid and that a reasonable rate of interest be paid), (3) a bequest, inheritance, or other transfer at death, (4) a bona fide award presented in recognition of public service and available to the general public, (5) a reception at which the Member, officer, or employee is to be honored, provided such individual receives no other gifts that exceed the restrictions in this rule, other than a suitable memento, (6) meals or beverages consumed or enjoyed, provided the meals or beverages are not consumed or enjoyed in connection with a gift of overnight lodging, or (7) anything of value given to a spouse or dependent of a reporting individual by the employer of such spouse or dependent in recognition of the service provided by such spouse or dependent; and (B) the term "relative" has the same meaning given to such term in section 107(2) of title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521).2 (4) If a Member, officer, or employee, after exercising reasonable diligence to obtain the information necessary to comply with this rule, unknowingly accepts a gift described in paragraph (1) such Member, officer, or employee shall, upon learning of the nature of the gift and its source, return the gift or, if it is not possible to return the gift, reimburse the donor for the value of the gift. (5)(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate may participate in a program, the principal objective of which is educational, sponsored by a foreign government or a foreign educational or charitable organization involving travel to a foreign country paid for by that foreign government or organization if such participation is not in violation of any law and if the select 3 Committee on Ethics has determined that participation in such program by Members, officers, or employees of the Senate is in the interests of the Senate and the United States. (B) Any Member who accepts an invitation to participate in any such program shall notify the Select Committee in writing of his acceptance. A Member shall also notify the Select Committee in writing whenever he has permitted any officer or employee whom he supervises to participate in any such program. The chairman of the Select Committee shall place in the Congressional Record a list of all individuals,⭑ 2 See References in Text note below. 3 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. So in original. The comma probably should not appear. participating, the supervisors of such individuals where applicable; and the nature and itinerary of such program. (C) No Member, officer, or employee may accept funds in connection with participation in a program permitted under subparagraph (A) if such funds are not used for necessary food, lodging, transportation, and related expenses of the Member, officer, or employee. (b) Limits on domestic and foreign travel by Members and staff of Senate The term "necessary expenses", with respect to limits on domestic and foreign travel by Members and staff of the Senate, means reasonable expenses for food, lodging, or transportation which are incurred by a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate in connection with services provided to (or participation in an event sponsored by) the organization which provides reimbursement for such expenses or which provides the food, lodging, or transportation directly. Necessary expenses do not include the provision of food, lodging, or transportation, or the payment for such expenses, for a continuous period in excess of 3 days exclusive of travel time within the United States or 7 days exclusive of travel time outside of the United States unless such travel is approved by the Committee on Ethics as necessary for participation in a conference, seminar, meeting or similar matter. Necessary expenses do not include the provision of food, lodging, or transportation, or the payment for such expenses, for anyone accompanying a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate, other than the spouse or child of such Member, officer, or employee of the Senate or one Senate employee acting as an aide to a Member. (Pub. L. 101-194, title IX, § 901, Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1778; Pub. L. 101-280, § 8, May 4, 1990, 104 Stat. 162; Pub. L. 102-90, title III, § 314(c), Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 470.) REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 102(a)(2)(A) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B), is section 102(a)(2)(A) of title I of Pub. L. 95-521, as amended. Section 102 was classified to section 702 of this title prior to the general amendment of title I of Pub. L. 95-521 by Pub. L. 101-194, title II, § 202, Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1724. Title I of Pub. L. 95-521, as so amended, is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. Section 107(2) of title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521), referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(B), was classified to section 707(2) of this title prior to the general amendment of title I of Pub. L. 95-521 by Pub. L. 101-194, title II, § 202, Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1724. Title I of Pub. L. 95-521, as so amended, is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, and the definition of "relative" is contained in section 109(16) of Pub. L. 95-521. AMENDMENTS 1991-Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 102-90, § 314(c)(1)-(3), redesignated par. (2) as (1), substituted "in any calendar year aggregating more than the minimal value as established by section 7342(a)(5) of title 5 or $250, whichever is greater" for "having an aggregate value exceeding $300 during a calendar year", and struck out So in original. The semicolon probably should be a comma. former par. (1) which read as follows: "No Member, officer, or employee of the Senate, or the spouse or dependent thereof, shall knowingly accept, directly or indirectly, any gift or gifts having an aggregate value exceeding $100 during a calendar year directly or indirectly from any person, organization, or corporation having a direct interest in legislation before the Congress or from any foreign national unless, in an unusual case, a waiver is granted by the Select Committee on Ethics." Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 102-90, § 314(c)(2), (4), redesignated par. (5) as (2) and, in subpar. (B), substituted "$100 or less, as adjusted under section 102(a)(2)(A) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978" for "less than $75". Former par. (2) redesignated (1). Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 102-90, § 314(c)(5), redesignated subpars. (B) and (C) as (A) and (B), respectively, and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: "the term 'foreign national' means a person acting directly or indirectly on behalf of a foreign corporation, partnership, or business enterprise, a foreign trade, cultural, educational, or other association, a foreign political party, or a foreign government;". Pub. L. 102-90, § 314(c)(1), (2), redesignated par. (6) as (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: "In determining the aggregate value of any gift or gifts accepted by an individual during a calendar year from any person, organization, or corporation, there may be deducted the aggregate value of gifts (other than gifts described in paragraph (5)) given by such individual to such person, organization, or corporation during that calendar year." Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 102-90, § 314(c)(1), (2), redesignated par. (7) as (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: "For purposes of this subsection, only the following shall be deemed to have a direct interest in legislation before the Congress: "(A) a person, organization, or corporation registered under the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946, or any successor statute, a person who is an officer or director of such a registered lobbyist, or a person who has been employed or retained by such a registered lobbyist for the purpose of influencing legislation before the Congress; or "(B) a corporation, labor organization, or other organization which maintains a separate segregated fund for political purposes (within the meaning of section 441b of this title), a person who is an officer or director of such corporation, labor organization, or other organization, or a person who has been employed or retained by such corporation, labor organization, or other organization for the purpose of influencing legislation before the Congress." Subsec. (a)(5) to (8). Pub. L. 102-90, § 314(c)(2), redesignated pars. (5) to (8) as (2) to (5), respectively. 1990-Subsec. (a)(5)(D). Pub. L. 101-280, § 8(1)(A), struck out subpar. (D) which read as follows: "from an individual who is a foreign national if that individual is not acting; directly or indirectly, on behalf of a foreign corporation, partnership or business enterprise, a foreign trade, cultural, educational or other association, a foreign political party or a foreign government." Subsec. (a)(6)(A) to (C). Pub. L. 101-280, § 8(1)(B), added subpar. (A) and redesignated former subpars. (A) and (B) as (B) and (C), respectively. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101-280, § 8(2), substituted "or child of such Member" for "of a Member" and struck out "(and 2 nights)" after "of 3 days" and "(and 6 nights)" after "or 7 days". EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1991 AMENDMENT Section 314(g) of Pub. L. 102-90, as amended by Pub. L. 102-378, § 4(c), Oct. 2, 1992, 106 Stat. 1358, provided that: "(1) The amendments made by subsections (b) through (f) [amending this section, section 505 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95-521, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organiza tion and Employees, and section 7701 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code] shall take effect on January 1, 1992. "(2) The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending section 102 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95-521, set out in the Appendix to Title 5] shall take effect on January 1, 1993." [Amendment by Pub. L. 102-378 to section 314(g) of Pub. L. 102-90, set out above, effective Dec. 31, 1991, see section 9(b)(1) of Pub. L. 102-378, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment note under section 6303 of Title 5.] § 31a-2b. Transfer of funds from appropriations account of Majority and Minority Leaders of Senate to appropriations account for "Miscellaneous Items" within Senate contingent fund (a) Requests for transfers Upon the written request of the Majority or Minority Leader of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate shall transfer during any fiscal year, from the appropriations account appropriated under the headings "Salaries, Officers and Employees" and "Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders", such amount as either Leader shall specify to the appropriations account, within the contingent fund of the Senate, "Miscellaneous Items". (b) Authority to incur expenses The Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate are each authorized to incur such expenses as may be necessary or appropriate. Expenses incurred by either such leader shall be paid from the amount transferred pursuant to subsection (a) of this section by such leader and upon vouchers approved by such leader. (c) Authority to advance sums The Secretary of the Senate is authorized to advance such sums as may be necessary to defray expenses incurred in carrying out subsections (a) and (b) of this section. (Pub. L. 102-27, title II, Apr. 10, 1991, 105 Stat. 144.) CODIFICATION Section is from the Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Food Stamps, Unemployment Compensation Administration, Veterans Compensation and Pensions, and Other Urgent Needs Act of 1991. § 31b-1. Former Speakers of House of Representatives; retention of office, furniture, etc., in Congressional district following expiration of term as Representative; exceptions (a) Each former Speaker of the House of Representatives (hereafter referred to in sections 31b-1 to 31b-7 of this title as the "Speaker") is entitled to retain, for as long as he determines there is need therefor, commencing at the expiration of his term of office as a Representative in Congress the complete and exclusive use of one office selected by him in order to facilitate the administration, settlement, and conclusion of matters pertaining to or arising out of his incumbency in office as a Representative in Congress and as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Such office shall be located in the United States and shall be furnished and main tained by the Government in a condition appropriate for his use. (b) Sections 31b-1 to 31b-7 of this title shall not apply with respect to any former Speaker of the House of Representatives for any period during which such former Speaker holds an appointive or elective office or position in or under the Federal Government or the government of the District of Columbia to which is attached a rate of pay other than a nominal rate or to any former Speaker separated from the service by reason of expulsion from the House. [See main edition for credits] Section is set out in this supplement to update translations appearing therein. SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in section 31b-7 of this title. § 31b-2. Allowance available to former Speaker for payment of office and other expenses for administration, etc., of matters pertaining to incumbency in office as Representative and Speaker SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in sections 31b-1, 31b-7 of this title. § 31b-4. Franked mail and printing privileges of former Speaker SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in sections 31b-1, 31b-7 of this title. § 31b-5. Staff assistance to former Speaker for administration, etc., of matters pertaining to incumbency in office as Representative and Speaker; compensation and status of staff TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Certain functions of Clerk of House of Representatives transferred to Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services by section 7 of House Resolution No. 423, One Hundred Second Congress, Apr. 9, 1992. SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in sections 31b-1, 31b-7 of this title. § 31b-7. Availability of entitlements of former Speaker for 5 years The entitlements of a former Speaker of the House of Representatives under sections 31b-1 to 31b-7 of this title shall be available (1) in the case of an individual who is a former Speaker on October 1, 1993, for 5 years, commencing on October 1, 1993; and (2) in the case of an individual who becomes a former Speaker after October 1, 1993, for 5 years, commencing at the expiration of the term of office of the individual as a Representative in Congress. (Pub. L. 103-69, title I, § 101A(a), Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 699.) CODIFICATION Section is based on section 8 of House Resolution No. 1238, Ninety-first Congress, Dec. 23, 1970, as added by Pub. L. 103-69. House Resolution No. 1238 was enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 91-665, ch. VIII, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1989. EFFECTIVE DATE Section 101A(b) of Pub. L. 103-69 provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] shall take effect on October 1, 1993." SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in section 31b-1 of this title. § 38a. Disposition of unpaid salary and other sums on death of Representative or Resident Commission er TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Certain functions of Sergeant at Arms of House of Representatives transferred to Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services by section 7 of House Resolution No. 423, One Hundred Second Congress, Apr. 9, 1992. § 39. Deductions for absence TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Certain functions of Sergeant at Arms of House of Representatives transferred to Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services by section 7 of House Resolution No. 423, One Hundred Second Congress, Apr. 9, 1992. § 40a. Deductions for delinquent indebtedness TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Certain functions of Sergeant at Arms and Clerk of House of Representatives transferred to Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services by section 7 of House Resolution No. 423, One Hundred Second Congress, Apr. 9, 1992. § 42. Postage TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS; ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF POSTMASTER Certain functions of Clerk of House of Representatives transferred to Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services and Office of Postmaster abolished by sections 2 and 7 of House Resolution No. 423, One Hundred Second Congress, Apr. 9, 1992. § 42c. Airmail and special delivery stamps for House Members and standing committees TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Certain functions of Clerk of House of Representatives transferred to Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services by section 7 of House Resolution No. 423, One Hundred Second Congress, Apr. 9, 1992. § 42d. Airmail and special delivery stamps for House Speaker, leaders, whips, and officers ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF POSTMASTER Office of Postmaster of House of Representatives abolished by section 2 of House Resolution No. 423, One Hundred Second Congress, Apr. 9, 1992. § 43. Mileage of Senators Each Senator shall receive mileage at the rate of 20 cents per mile, to be estimated by the nearest route usually traveled in going to and returning from each regular session. (As amended Aug. 11, 1993, Pub. L. 103-69, title III, § 310(a), 107 Stat. 712.) AMENDMENTS 1993-Pub. L. 103-69 struck out references to Representatives and Delegates. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT Section 310(c) of Pub. L. 103-69 provided that: "The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and section 43a of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 1993." § 43a. Mileage of President of Senate On and after July 8, 1935, the President of the Senate shall be paid mileage at the same rate and in the same manner as now allowed by law to Senators. (As amended Aug. 11, 1993, Pub. L. 103-69, title III, § 310(b), 107 Stat. 712.) AMENDMENTS 1993-Pub. L. 103-69 struck out ", Members of the House of Representatives, and Delegates in Congress" after "Senators". EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 103-69 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 310(c) of Pub. L. 103-69, set out as a note under section 43 of this title. § 468-1. Senate revolving fund for stationery allowances; availability of unexpended balances; withdrawals TRANSFER OF MONEYS TO FUND BY SECRETARY OF THE SENATE Pub. L. 101-163, title I, § 6, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1045, provided that: "On and after the date this Act becomes law [Nov. 21, 1989], the Secretary of the Senate, subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, is authorized to provide up to $1,000,000 for capitalization purposes to the revolving fund established by the last paragraph under the heading 'Contingent Expenses of the Senate' appearing under the heading 'SENATE' in chapter XI of the Third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1957 (2 U.S.C. 46a-1), by transferring to such revolving fund any funds available from any Senate appropriation account, with respect to which he has disbursement authority, for the fiscal year in which the transfer is made (or for any preceding fiscal year) or which have been made available until expended; and any moneys so transferred shall be available for use in like manner and to the same extent as the moneys in such revolving fund which were not transferred thereto pursuant to this section." § 46b-1. House revolving fund for stationery allowances; disposition of moneys from stationery sales; availability of unexpended balances CHANGE OF NAME Stationery room of House of Representatives redesignated Office Supply Service. § 46g-1. Telephone allowances for House Members for strictly official telephone service TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Certain functions of Clerk of House of Representatives transferred to Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services by section 7 of House Resolution No. 423, One Hundred Second Congress, Apr. 9, 1992. |