2 U.S.C. § 5536 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 55: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter III: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER / Section 5536: Office equipment for House Members, officers, and committees
Office equipment for House Members, officers, and committees
Status: in_force

(a) Authority of Chief Administrative Officer

At the request of any Member, officer, or committee of the House of Representatives, or the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico, and with the approval of the Committee on House Oversight, but subject to the limitations prescribed by this Act, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall furnish office equipment for use in the office of that Member, Resident Commissioner, officer, or committee. Office equipment so furnished is limited to equipment of those types and categories which the Committee on House Oversight shall prescribe.

(b) Registration and ownership

Office equipment furnished under this section shall be registered in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and shall remain the property of the House of Representatives.

(c) Payment

The cost of office equipment furnished under this section shall be paid from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives.

(d) Rules and regulations

The Committee on House Oversight shall prescribe such regulations as it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.

(Pub. L. 91–139, §1, Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 291; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §204(59), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1738.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 91–139, Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 291. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 112e of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Amendments

1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–186, §204(59)(A)(i), (B)(i), substituted "House Oversight" for "House Administration" in two places and "Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall furnish" for "Clerk of the House shall furnish electrical and mechanical".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–186, §204(59)(A)(ii), substituted "Chief Administrative Officer" for "Clerk".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–186, §204(59)(B)(ii), substituted "applicable accounts" for "contingent fund".

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–186, §204(59)(B)(i), (iii), substituted "House Oversight" for "House Administration" and struck out at end "The regulations shall limit, on such basis as the committee considers appropriate, the total value of office equipment, with allowance for equipment depreciation, which may be in use at any one time in the office of a Member or the Resident Commissioner."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6, 1999.

Effective Date

Pub. L. 91–139, §3, Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 292, provided that: "This Act [enacting this section and provisions set out as a note under former sections 112a to 112d of this title, and repealing sections 112a to 112d of this title] shall become effective at the beginning of the first calendar month which commences on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 5, 1969]."
2 U.S.C. § 2272 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 31: CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER / Subchapter V: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS / Section 2272: Acceptance of volunteer services
Acceptance of volunteer services
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the Architect of the Capitol, upon the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer, may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services for the Capitol Visitor Center as the Architect of the Capitol determines necessary. No person shall be permitted to donate personal services under this section unless such person has first agreed, in writing, to waive any and all claims against the United States arising out of or connection with such services, other than a claim under the provisions of chapter 81 of title 5. No person donating personal services under this section shall be considered an employee of the United States for any purpose other than for purposes of chapter 81 of such title. In no case shall the acceptance of personal services under this subsection 1 result in the reduction of pay or displacement of any employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol.

(Pub. L. 110–437, title V, §503, Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4997.)

1 So in original. Probably should be "section".
2 U.S.C. § 1944 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 29: CAPITOL POLICE / Subchapter I: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 1944: Wearing uniform on duty
Wearing uniform on duty
Status: in_force

The officers, privates, and watchmen of the Capitol police shall, when on duty, wear the regulation uniform.

(Mar. 18, 1904, ch. 716, §1, 33 Stat. 89.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was classified to section 212 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.

The text of this section was taken from act Mar. 18, 1904, popularly known as the "Legislative, Executive and Judicial Appropriation Act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1905". Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Feb. 25, 1903, ch. 755, §1, 32 Stat. 857.

Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 830, §1, 31 Stat. 963.
2 U.S.C. § 104f (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 104f: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 104f was editorially reclassified as section 4728 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 6156 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 61: SENATE LEADERSHIP / Subchapter IV: MAJORITY AND MINORITY SECRETARIES, CONFERENCES, AND POLICY COMMITTEES / Section 6156: Appointment and compensation of employees by Secretary of Conference of Majority of Senate and Secretary of Conference of Minority of Senate
Appointment and compensation of employees by Secretary of Conference of Majority of Senate and Secretary of Conference of Minority of Senate
Status: in_force

Effective October 1, 1979, the Secretary of the Conference of the Majority and the Secretary of the Conference of the Minority are each authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of such employees as they deem appropriate: Provided, That the gross compensation paid to such employees shall not exceed $70,000 each fiscal year for each Secretary.

(Pub. L. 96–38, title I, §102, July 25, 1979, 93 Stat. 111.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 61g–4 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Section is from the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Increases in Compensation

Increases in compensation for Senate officers and employees under authority of Federal Pay Comparability Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91–656), see Salary Directives of President pro tempore of the Senate, set out as notes under section 4571 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 83 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 83: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 83 was editorially reclassified as section 5602 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 5507 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 55: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter I: GENERAL / Section 5507: Transfers of amounts appropriated for House
Transfers of amounts appropriated for House
Status: in_force

(a) Transfers among categories of allowances and expenses

Amounts appropriated for any fiscal year for the House of Representatives under the heading "allowances and expenses" may be transferred among and merged with the various categories of allowances and expenses under such heading, effective upon the expiration of the 21-day period (or such alternative period that may be imposed by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives) which begins on the date such Committee has been notified of the transfer.

(b) Transfers among offices and activities

Amounts appropriated for any fiscal year for the House of Representatives under the heading "salaries, officers and employees" may be transferred among and merged with the various offices and activities under such heading, effective upon the expiration of the 21-day period (or such alternative period that may be imposed by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives) which begins on the date such Committee has been notified of the transfer.

(c) Transfers among various appropriations headings

(1) Amounts appropriated for any fiscal year for the House of Representatives under the headings specified in paragraph (2) may be transferred among and merged with such headings, effective upon the expiration of the 21-day period (or such alternative period that may be imposed by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives) which begins on the date such Committee has been notified of the transfer.

(2) The headings referred to in paragraph (1) are "House Leadership Offices", "Members' Representational Allowances", "Committee Employees", "Salaries, Officers and Employees", "Allowances and Expenses", the heading for any joint committee under the heading "Joint Items" (to the extent that amounts appropriated for the joint committee are disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives), "Office of the Attending Physician", "Allowance for Compensation of Interns in Member Offices" 1 "Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Appropriations Committee Offices", "Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Standing, Special and Select Committee Offices", "Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Leadership Offices", and "House of Representatives Modernization Initiatives Account".

(d) Transfers to Architect of the Capitol

Amounts appropriated for any fiscal year for the House of Representatives under the heading "Allowances and Expenses" may be transferred to the Architect of the Capitol and merged with and made available under the heading "House Office Buildings", subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

(e) Transfers to House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund

Amounts appropriated for any fiscal year for the House of Representatives under any heading other than the heading "Members' Representational Allowances" may be transferred to the Architect of the Capitol and merged with and made available under the heading "House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund", subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

(f) Transfers among House Leadership Offices

Amounts appropriated for any fiscal year for the House of Representatives under the heading "House Leadership Offices" may be transferred among and merged with the various offices and activities under such heading, effective upon the expiration of the 21-day period (or such alternative period that may be imposed by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives) which begins on the date such Committee has been notified of the transfer.

(Pub. L. 102–392, title I, §101, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1709; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §109(a), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 355; Pub. L. 111–8, div. G, title I, §§103(a), 105(a), (b), Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 817, 818; Pub. L. 111–68, div. A, title I, §§104(a), 1304(d), Oct. 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 2029, 2035; Pub. L. 113–76, div. I, title I, §103(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 422; Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, §119(a), Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2930; Pub. L. 116–94, div. E, title I, §§112(b), 113(e), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2759; Pub. L. 116–260, div. I, title I, §115(d), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1637; Pub. L. 117–103, div. I, title I, §113(d), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 511.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 95b of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Section is from the Congressional Operations Appropriations Act, 1993, which is title I of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993.

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 117–103, which directed insertion of " 'Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Appropriations Committee Offices', 'Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Standing, Special and Select Committee Offices'," after " 'Allowance for Compensation of Interns in Member Offices',", was executed by making the insertion after " 'Allowance for Compensation of Interns in Member Offices' " to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

2020—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 116–260 substituted " 'Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Leadership Offices', and 'House of Representatives Modernization Initiatives Account'." for ", and 'Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Leadership Offices'."

2019—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 116–94, §113(e), substituted ", 'Allowance for Compensation of Interns in Member Offices', and 'Allowance for Compensation of Interns in House Leadership Offices' " for ", and 'Allowance for Compensation of Interns in Member Offices' ".

Pub. L. 116–94, §112(b), substituted " 'Office of the Attending Physician', and 'Allowance for Compensation of Interns in Member Offices' " for "and 'Office of the Attending Physician' ".

2018—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–244 added subsec. (f).

2014—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 113–76 substituted " 'Allowances and Expenses', the heading for any joint committee under the heading 'Joint Items' (to the extent that amounts appropriated for the joint committee are disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives), and 'Office of the Attending Physician' " for "and 'Allowances and Expenses' ".

2009—Subsecs. (a), (b), (c)(1). Pub. L. 111–8, §105(a), substituted "transferred among and merged with" for "transferred among".

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 111–8, §105(b), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: "The headings referred to in paragraph (1) are 'house leadership offices', 'members' clerk hire', 'committee employees', 'standing committees, special and select', 'house information systems', 'allowances and expenses', 'official mail costs', and 'salaries, officers and employees'."

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–68, §104(a), substituted "and merged with and made available" for "and made available".

Pub. L. 111–8, §103(a), added subsec. (d).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 111–68, §1304(d), added subsec. (e).

2003—Subsecs. (a), (b), (c)(1). Pub. L. 108–7 substituted "effective upon the expiration of the 21-day period (or such alternative period that may be imposed by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives) which begins on the date such Committee has been notified of the transfer" for "upon approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2020 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 116–260 applicable with respect to fiscal year 2021 and each succeeding fiscal year, see section 5513(e) of this title.

Effective Date of 2019 Amendment

Amendment by section 112(b) of Pub. L. 116–94 effective as if included in the enactment of section 5322a of this title, see section 112(c) of Pub. L. 116–94, set out as a note under section 5322a of this title.

Amendment by section 113(e) of Pub. L. 116–94 applicable with respect to fiscal year 2020 and each succeeding fiscal year, see section 5106(f) of this title.

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, §119(b), Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2931, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year."

Effective Date of 2014 Amendment

Pub. L. 113–76, div. I, title I, §103(b), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 422, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2014 and each succeeding fiscal year."

Effective Date of 2009 Amendment

Pub. L. 111–68, div. A, title I, §104(b), Oct. 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 2029, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to funds appropriated for fiscal year 2010 and succeeding fiscal years."

Amendment by section 1304(d) of Pub. L. 111–68 applicable with respect to fiscal year 2010 and each succeeding fiscal year, see section 1870(e) of this title.

Pub. L. 111–8, div. G, title I, §103(b), Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 817, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2009 and each succeeding fiscal year."

Pub. L. 111–8, div. G, title I, §105(c), Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 818, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2009 and each succeeding fiscal year."

Effective Date of 2003 Amendment

Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §109(b), Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 355, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2003 and each succeeding fiscal year."

Categories of Allowances and Expenses

Pub. L. 105–55, title I, §102, Oct. 7, 1997, 111 Stat. 1183, provided that: "The funds and accounts specified in section 107(b) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996 (2 U.S.C. 123b note) [now 2 U.S.C. 4131 note] shall be treated as categories of allowances and expenses for purposes of section 101(a) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993 (2 U.S.C. 95b(a)) [now 2 U.S.C. 5507(a)]."

1 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.
2 U.S.C. § 1610 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 26: DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES / Section 1610: Estimates based on tax reporting system
Estimates based on tax reporting system
Status: in_force

(a) Entities covered by section 6033(b) of title 26

A person, other than a lobbying firm, that is required to report and does report lobbying expenditures pursuant to section 6033(b)(8) of title 26 may—

(1) make a good faith estimate (by category of dollar value) of applicable amounts that would be required to be disclosed under such section for the appropriate quarterly period to meet the requirements of sections 1603(a)(3) and 1604(b)(4) of this title; and

(2) for all other purposes consider as lobbying contacts and lobbying activities only—

(A) lobbying contacts with covered legislative branch officials (as defined in section 1602(4) of this title) and lobbying activities in support of such contacts; and

(B) lobbying of Federal executive branch officials to the extent that such activities are influencing legislation as defined in section 4911(d) of title 26.

(b) Entities covered by section 162(e) of title 26

A person, other than a lobbying firm, who is required to account and does account for lobbying expenditures pursuant to section 162(e) of title 26 may—

(1) make a good faith estimate (by category of dollar value) of applicable amounts that would not be deductible pursuant to such section for the appropriate quarterly period to meet the requirements of sections 1603(a)(3) and 1604(b)(4) of this title; and

(2) for all other purposes consider as lobbying contacts and lobbying activities only—

(A) lobbying contacts with covered legislative branch officials (as defined in section 1602(4) of this title) and lobbying activities in support of such contacts; and

(B) lobbying of Federal executive branch officials to the extent that amounts paid or costs incurred in connection with such activities are not deductible pursuant to section 162(e) of title 26.

(c) Disclosure of estimate

Any registrant that elects to make estimates required by this chapter under the procedures authorized by subsection (a) or (b) for reporting or threshold purposes shall—

(1) inform the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives that the registrant has elected to make its estimates under such procedures; and

(2) make all such estimates, in a given calendar year, under such procedures.

(d) Study

Not later than March 31, 1997, the Comptroller General of the United States shall review reporting by registrants under subsections (a) and (b) and report to the Congress—

(1) the differences between the definition of "lobbying activities" in section 1602(7) of this title and the definitions of "lobbying expenditures", "influencing legislation", and related terms in sections 162(e) and 4911 of title 26, as each are implemented by regulations;

(2) the impact that any such differences may have on filing and reporting under this chapter pursuant to this subsection; and

(3) any changes to this chapter or to the appropriate sections of title 26 that the Comptroller General may recommend to harmonize the definitions.

(Pub. L. 104–65, §15, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 702; Pub. L. 105–166, §4(a), (b), Apr. 6, 1998, 112 Stat. 38; Pub. L. 110–81, title II, §201(b)(4), Sept. 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 742.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (c) and (d)(2), (3), was in the original "this Act" meaning Pub. L. 104–65, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 691, known as the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

2007—Subsecs. (a)(1), (b)(1). Pub. L. 110–81 substituted "quarterly period" for "semiannual period".

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–166, §4(a)(1), in introductory provisions, substituted "A person, other than a lobbying firm," for "A registrant".

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105–166, §4(a)(2), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: "in lieu of using the definition of 'lobbying activities' in section 1602(7) of this title, consider as lobbying activities only those activities that are influencing legislation as defined in section 4911(d) of title 26."

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–166, §4(b)(1), in introductory provisions, substituted "A person, other than a lobbying firm, who is required to account and does account for lobbying expenditures pursuant to" for "A registrant that is subject to".

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105–166, §4(b)(2), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: "in lieu of using the definition of 'lobbying activities' in section 1602(7) of this title, consider as lobbying activities only those activities, the costs of which are not deductible pursuant to section 162(e) of title 26."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2007 Amendment

Except as otherwise provided, amendment by Pub. L. 110–81 applicable with respect to registrations under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (this chapter) having an effective date of Jan. 1, 2008, or later and with respect to quarterly reports under that Act covering calendar quarters beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2008, see section 215 of Pub. L. 110–81, set out as a note under section 30104 of Title 52, Voting and Elections.

Effective Date

Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, see section 24 of Pub. L. 104–65, set out as a note under section 1601 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 5144 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 51: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LEADERSHIP / Subchapter III: MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS AND WHIPS / Section 5144: Lump-sum allowances for House Minority Leader and Majority Whip
Lump-sum allowances for House Minority Leader and Majority Whip
Status: in_force

(a) The aggregate amount otherwise authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year for the lump-sum allowance for the Office of the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and the aggregate amount otherwise authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year for the lump-sum allowance for the Office of the Majority Whip of the House of Representatives shall each be increased by $333,000.

(b) This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2000 and each succeeding fiscal year.

(Pub. L. 106–31, title III, §3008, May 21, 1999, 113 Stat. 93.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 74a–10 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Section is from the 1999 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act.
2 U.S.C. § 4107 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 41: CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter I: GENERAL / Section 4107: Withdrawal of unexpended balances of appropriations
Withdrawal of unexpended balances of appropriations
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the unexpended balances of appropriations for the fiscal year 1955 and succeeding fiscal years which are subject to disbursement by the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall be withdrawn as of June 30 of the second fiscal year following the year for which provided, except that the unexpended balances of such appropriations for the period commencing on July 1, 1976, and ending on September 30, 1976, and for each fiscal year beginning on or after October 1, 1976, shall be withdrawn as of September 30 of the second fiscal year following the period or year for which provided. Unpaid obligations chargeable to any of the balances so withdrawn or appropriations for prior years shall be liquidated from any appropriations for the same general purpose, which, at the time of payment, are available for disbursement.

(Pub. L. 85–58, ch. XI, June 21, 1957, 71 Stat. 190; Pub. L. 94–303, title I, §118(a), June 1, 1976, 90 Stat. 615; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §204(53), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1737.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 102a of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Amendments

1996—Pub. L. 104–186 substituted "Chief Administrative Officer" for "Clerk".

1976—Pub. L. 94–303 provided that unexpended balances for period commencing July 1, 1976, and ending Sept. 30, 1976, and for each fiscal year beginning on or after Oct. 1, 1976, be withdrawn as of Sept. 30 of second fiscal year following period or year for which provided.
2 U.S.C. § 1906 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 29: CAPITOL POLICE / Subchapter I: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 1906: Disposal of surplus property
Disposal of surplus property
Status: in_force

(a) In general

Within the limits of available appropriations, the Capitol Police may dispose of surplus or obsolete property of the Capitol Police, and property which is in the possession of the Capitol Police because it has been disposed, forfeited, voluntarily abandoned, or unclaimed, by interagency transfer, donation, sale, trade-in, or other appropriate method.

(b) Amounts received

Any amounts received by the Capitol Police from the disposition of property under subsection (a) shall be credited to the account established for the general expenses of the Capitol Police, and shall be available to carry out the purposes of such account during the fiscal year in which the amounts are received and the following fiscal year.

(c) Effective date

This section shall apply to fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter.

(Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, §1003, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 357; Pub. L. 115–31, div. I, title I, §1001(a), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 578.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, which is div. H of Pub. L. 108–7.

Amendments

2017—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–31 substituted "surplus or obsolete property of the Capitol Police, and property which is in the possession of the Capitol Police because it has been disposed, forfeited, voluntarily abandoned, or unclaimed," for "surplus or obsolete property of the Capitol Police".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2017 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–31, div. I, title I, §1001(c), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 578, provided that: "This section [enacting section 1982 of this title and amending this section] and the amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2017 and each succeeding fiscal year."
2 U.S.C. § 2161 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 30: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CAPITOL COMPLEX / Subchapter VII: OTHER ENTITIES AND SERVICES / Section 2161: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 2161 was editorially reclassified as section 4902 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 474 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 15: OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT / Section 474: Director of Office of Technology Assessment
Director of Office of Technology Assessment
Status: in_force

(a) Appointment; term; compensation

The Director of the Office of Technology Assessment shall be appointed by the Board and shall serve for a term of six years unless sooner removed by the Board. He shall receive basic pay at the rate provided for level III of the Executive Schedule under section 5314 of title 5.

(b) Powers and duties

In addition to the powers and duties vested in him by this chapter, the Director shall exercise such powers and duties as may be delegated to him by the Board.

(c) Deputy Director; appointment; functions; compensation

The Director may appoint with the approval of the Board, a Deputy Director who shall perform such functions as the Director may prescribe and who shall be Acting Director during the absence or incapacity of the Director or in the event of a vacancy in the office of Director. The Deputy Director shall receive basic pay at the rate provided for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5.

(d) Restrictions on outside employment activities of Director and Deputy Director

Neither the Director nor the Deputy Director shall engage in any other business, vocation, or employment than that of serving as such Director or Deputy Director, as the case may be; nor shall the Director or Deputy Director, except with the approval of the Board, hold any office in, or act in any capacity for, any organization, agency, or institution with which the Office makes any contract or other arrangement under this chapter.

(Pub. L. 92–484, §5, Oct. 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 799.)
2 U.S.C. § 142j (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 5: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS / Section 142j: John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development; disbursement of funds, computation and disbursement of basic pay, and provision of financial management services and support by Library of Congress; payment for services
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development; disbursement of funds, computation and disbursement of basic pay, and provision of financial management services and support by Library of Congress; payment for services
Status: in_force

From and after October 1, 1988, the Library of Congress is authorized to—

(1) disburse funds appropriated for the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development;

(2) compute and disburse the basic pay for all personnel of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development;

(3) provide financial management services and support to the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development, in the same manner as provided with respect to the Office of Technology Assessment under section 142f of this title; and

(4) collect from the funds appropriated for the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development the full costs of providing the services specified in (1), (2), and (3) above, as provided under an agreement for services ordered under 31 U.S.C. 1535 and 1536.

(Pub. L. 101–163, title II, §205, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1060.)
2 U.S.C. § 29a (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 2: ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESS / Section 29a: Early organization of House of Representatives
Early organization of House of Representatives
Status: in_force

(a) Caucus or conference for incumbent Members reelected to and Members-elect of ensuing Congress; time and procedure for calling

(1) The majority leader or minority leader of the House of Representatives after consultation with the Speaker may at any time during any even-numbered year call a caucus or conference of all incumbent Members of his or her political party who have been reelected to the ensuing Congress and all other Members-elect of such party, for the purpose of taking all steps necessary to achieve the prompt organization of the Members and Members-elect of such party for the ensuing Congress.

(2) If the majority leader or minority leader calls an organizational caucus or conference under paragraph (1), he or she shall file with the Clerk of the House a written notice designating the date upon which the caucus or conference is to convene. As soon as possible after the election of Members to the ensuing Congress, the Clerk shall furnish each Member-elect of the party involved with appropriate written notification of the caucus or conference.

(3) If a vacancy occurs in the office of majority leader or minority leader during any even-numbered year (and has not been filled), the chairman of the caucus or conference of the party involved for the current Congress may call an organizational caucus or conference under paragraph (1) by filing written notice thereof as provided by paragraph (2).

(b) Payment and reimbursement for travel and per diem expenses for Members attending caucus or conference; exceptions; regulations governing payments and reimbursements; reimbursement vouchers

(1)(A) Each Member-elect (other than an incumbent Member reelected to the ensuing Congress) who attends a caucus or conference called under subsection (a), and each incumbent Member reelected to the ensuing Congress who attends any such caucus or conference convening after the adjournment sine die of the Congress in the year involved, shall be paid for one round trip between his or her place of residence in the district which he or she represents and Washington, District of Columbia, for the purpose of attending such caucus or conference. Payment shall be made through the issuance of a transportation request form to each such Member-elect or incumbent Member by the Finance Office of the House before such caucus or conference.

(B) Each Member-elect (other than an incumbent Member reelected to the ensuing Congress) who attends a caucus or conference called under subsection (a) shall in addition be reimbursed on a per diem or other basis for expenses incurred in connection with his or her attendance at such caucus or conference.

(2) Payments and reimbursements to Members-elect under paragraph (1) shall be made as provided (with respect to Members) in the regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Oversight with respect to travel and other expenses of committees and Members. Reimbursements shall be paid on special voucher forms prescribed by the Committee on House Oversight.

(c) Availability of applicable accounts of House

The applicable accounts of the House of Representatives are made available to carry out the purposes of this section.

(d) Orientation programs for new Members

With the approval of the majority leader (in the case of a Member or Member-elect of the majority party) or the minority leader (in the case of a Member or Member-elect of the minority party), subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to the attendance of a Member or Member-elect at a program conducted by the Committee on House Administration for the orientation of new members 1 in the same manner as such provisions apply to the attendance of the Member or Member-elect at the organizational caucus or conference.

(Pub. L. 93–554, title I, ch. III, Dec. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1777; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §202(4), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1725; Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, §107(a), (b)(1), (c)(1), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3176.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is based on section 202 of House Resolution No. 988, Ninety-third Congress, Oct. 8, 1974, which was enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 93–554.

Amendments

2004—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 108–447, §107(a), substituted "conference of all" for "conference, to begin on or after the first day of December and conclude on or before the twentieth day of December in such year and to be attended by all".

Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 108–447, §107(b)(1), substituted a period for "for a period not to exceed the shorter of the following—

"(i) the period beginning with the day before the designated date upon which such caucus or conference is to convene and ending with the day after the date of the final adjournment of such caucus or conference; or

"(ii) fourteen days."

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108–447, §107(c)(1), added subsec. (d).

1996—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 104–186, §202(4)(A), substituted "House Oversight" for "House Administration" in two places.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–186, §202(4)(B), substituted "applicable accounts of the House of Representatives are" for "contingent fund of the House is".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6, 1999.

Effective Date of 2004 Amendment

Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, §107(d), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3177, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 5343 of this title] shall apply with respect to the One Hundred Tenth Congress and each succeeding Congress."

Effective Date

Pub. L. 93–554 provided that the enactment of House Resolution No. 988, Ninety-third Congress, into permanent law is effective Jan. 2, 1975.

1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized.
2 U.S.C. § 4911 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 49: CONGRESSIONAL PAGES / Subchapter II: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 4911: House of Representatives Page Board; establishment and purpose
House of Representatives Page Board; establishment and purpose
Status: in_force

(a) Until otherwise provided by law, there is hereby established a board to be known as the House of Representatives Page Board to ensure that the page program is conducted in a manner that is consistent with the efficient functioning of the House and the welfare of the pages.

(b) The Page Board shall meet regularly, in accordance with a schedule established jointly by the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives.

(Pub. L. 97–377, title I, §127, Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1914; Pub. L. 110–2, §3, Feb. 2, 2007, 121 Stat. 5.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 88b–2 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Section is based on section 1 of House Resolution No. 611, Ninety-seventh Congress, Nov. 30, 1982, which was enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 97–377.

Amendments

2007—Pub. L. 110–2 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2007 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–2, §4, Feb. 2, 2007, 121 Stat. 5, provided that: "The amendments made by this Act [amending this section and section 4912 of this title] shall apply with respect to the portion of the One Hundred Tenth Congress which begins after the date of the enactment of this Act [Feb. 2, 2007] and each succeeding Congress."

Short Title of 2007 Amendment

Pub. L . 110–2, §1, Feb. 2, 2007, 121 Stat. 4, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'House Page Board Revision Act of 2007'."
2 U.S.C. § 59h (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 3: COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS / Section 59h: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 59h was editorially reclassified as section 506 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 4902 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 49: CONGRESSIONAL PAGES / Subchapter I: GENERAL / Section 4902: John W. McCormack Residential Page School
John W. McCormack Residential Page School
Status: in_force

(a) Construction authorization for dormitory and classroom facilities complex

There is hereby authorized to be constructed, on a site jointly approved by the Senate Office Building Commission and the House Office Building Commission, in accordance with plans which shall be prepared by or under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol and which shall be submitted to and jointly approved by the Senate Office Building Commission and the House Office Building Commission, a fireproof building containing dormitory and classroom facilities, including necessary furnishings and equipment, for pages of the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

(b) Acquisition of property in District of Columbia

The Architect of the Capitol, under the joint direction and supervision of the Senate Office Building Commission and the House Office Building Commission, is authorized to acquire on behalf of the United States, by purchase, condemnation, transfer, or otherwise, such publicly or privately owned real property in the District of Columbia (including all alleys, and parts of alleys, and streets within the curblines surrounding such real property) located in the vicinity of the United States Capitol Grounds, as may be approved jointly by the Senate Office Building Commission and the House Office Building Commission, for the purpose of constructing on such real property, in accordance with this section, a suitable dormitory and classroom facilities complex for pages of the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

(c) Condemnation proceedings

Any proceeding for condemnation instituted under subsection (b) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 13 of title 16 of the District of Columbia Code.

(d) Transfer of United States owned property

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any real property owned by the United States, and any alleys, or parts of alleys and streets, contained within the curblines surrounding the real property acquired on behalf of the United States under this section shall be transferred, upon the request of the Architect of the Capitol made with the joint approval of the Senate Office Building Commission and the House Office Building Commission, to the jurisdiction and control of the Architect of the Capitol.

(e) Alley and street closures by Mayor of the District of Columbia

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any alleys, or parts of alleys and streets, contained within the curblines surrounding the real property acquired on behalf of the United States under this section shall be closed and vacated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia in accordance with any request therefor made by the Architect of the Capitol with the joint approval of the Senate Office Building Commission and the House Office Building Commission.

(f) United States Capitol Grounds provisions applicable

Upon the acquisition on behalf of the United States of all real property under this section, such property shall be a part of the United States Capitol Grounds and shall be subject to the provisions of sections 1922, 1961, 1966, 1967, and 1969 of this title and sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of title 40.

(g) Designation; employment of services under supervision and control of Architect of the Capitol: joint approval and direction of Speaker and President pro tempore; annual estimates to Congress; regulations governing Architect of the Capitol

The building constructed on the real property acquired under this section shall be designated the "John W. McCormack Residential Page School". The employment of all services (other than that of the United States Capitol Police) necessary for its protection, care, maintenance, and use, for which appropriations are made by Congress, shall be under the control and supervision of the Architect of the Capitol. Such supervision and control shall be subject to the joint approval and direction of the Speaker and the President pro tempore. The Architect shall submit annually to the Congress estimates in detail for all services, other than those of the United States Capitol Police or those provided in connection with the conduct of school operations and the personal supervision of pages, and for all other expenses in connection with the protection, care, maintenance, and use of the John W. McCormack Residential Page School. The Speaker and the President pro tempore shall prescribe, from time to time, regulations governing the Architect in the provision of services and the protection, care, and maintenance, of the John W. McCormack Residential Page School.

(h) Joint appointee for supervision and control over page activities; regulations; Residence Superintendent of Pages: appointment, compensation, and duties; additional personnel: appointment and compensation

The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate jointly shall designate an officer of the House and an officer of the Senate, other than a Member of the House or Senate, who shall jointly exercise supervision and control over the activities of the pages resident in the John W. McCormack Residential Page School. With the approval of the Speaker and the President pro tempore, such officers so designated shall prescribe regulations governing—

(1) the actual use and occupancy of the John W. McCormack Residential Page School including, if necessary, the imposition of a curfew for pages;

(2) the conduct of pages generally; and

(3) other matters pertaining to the supervision, direction, safety, and well-being of pages in off-duty hours.

Such officers, subject to the approval of the Speaker and the President pro tempore, jointly shall appoint and fix the per annum gross rate of pay of a Residence Superintendent of Pages, who shall perform such duties with respect to the supervision of pages resident therein as those officials shall prescribe. In addition, such officers, subject to the approval of the Speaker and the President pro tempore, jointly shall appoint and fix the per annum gross rates of pay of such additional personnel as may be necessary to assist those officers and the Residence Superintendent of Pages in carrying out their functions under this section.

(i) Section 4903 of this title unaffected

Nothing in this part shall affect the operation of section 4903 of this title, relating to educational facilities of pages and other minors who are congressional employees.

(Pub. L. 91–510, title IV, §492, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1199; Pub. L. 93–198, title IV, §421, Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 789; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §204(34)(C), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1734.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Sections 1922, 1961, 1966, 1967, and 1969 of this title and sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of title 40, referred to in subsec. (f), was in the original a reference to the Act entitled "An Act to define the area of the United States Capitol Grounds, to regulate the use thereof, and for other purposes", approved July 31, 1946, which is act July 31, 1946, ch. 707, 60 Stat. 718. Sections 9, 9A, 9B, 9C, and 14 of the Act are classified, respectively, to sections 1961, 1966, 1967, 1922, and 1969 of this title, and section 16(b) of the Act is set out as a note under section 1961 of this title. Sections 1 to 8, 10 to 13, and 16(a) of the Act, which were classified to sections 193a to 193m of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, were repealed and reenacted as sections 5101 to 5107 and 5109 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §§1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1312, the first section of which enacted Title 40. Section 5(c) of Pub. L. 107–217, set out as a note preceding section 101 of Title 40, provides that a reference to a law replaced by section 1 of Pub. L. 107–217 is deemed to refer to the corresponding provision enacted by Pub. L. 107–217. For complete classification of the act of July 31, 1946, to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of sections of former Title 40, see table at the beginning of Title 40.

This part, referred to in subsec. (i), means part 9 of title IV of Pub. L. 91–510, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1199, which enacted this section and section 4901 of this title, repealed section 88c of this title, and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 4901 of this title.

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 2161 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section, and to section 184a of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.

Amendments

1996—Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 104–186 struck out "section 88a of title 2 or" after "affect the operation of".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective immediately prior to noon on Jan. 3, 1971, see section 601(1) of Pub. L. 91–510, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 4301 of this title.

Transfer of Functions

Office of Commissioner of District of Columbia, as established by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1967, abolished as of noon Jan. 2, 1975, by Pub. L. 93–198, title VII, §711, Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 818, and replaced by office of Mayor of District of Columbia by section 421 of Pub. L. 93–198. Accordingly, "Mayor" substituted in subsec. (e) for "commissioners".

Acquisition of Property as Site for John W. McCormack Residential Page School

Pub. L. 92–607, ch. V, Oct. 31, 1972, 86 Stat. 1512, authorized Architect of the Capitol to acquire certain specified real estate for use as a green park area pending its development for permanent use as site of John W. McCormack Residential Page School.
2 U.S.C. § 1833 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 28: ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL / Subchapter III: PERSONNEL / Section 1833: Lighting, heating, and ventilating House of Representatives
Lighting, heating, and ventilating House of Representatives
Status: in_force

The electrician, together with everything pertaining to the electrical machinery and apparatus, and the ventilation and heating of the House of Representatives, and all laborers and others connected with the lighting, heating, and ventilating thereof, shall be subject exclusively to the orders, and in all respects under the direction, of the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the control of the Speaker; and no removal or appointment shall be made except with his approval. And all engineers and others who are engaged in heating and ventilating the House shall be subject to the orders, and in all respects under the direction, of the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the control of the Speaker; and no removal or appointment shall be made except with his approval.

(Mar. 3, 1877, ch. 105, 19 Stat. 348; Mar. 3, 1881, ch. 130, §1, 21 Stat. 388.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was classified to section 167 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.

Section, except the words "and the ventilation and heating of the House of Representatives," is based on act Mar. 3, 1881, popularly known as the "Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Appropriation Act". The excepted words were based on act Mar. 3, 1877, popularly known as the "Sundry Civil Appropriation Act, fiscal year 1878".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 6567 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 65: SENATE OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter II: SECRETARY OF THE SENATE / Section 6567: Funds for Secretary of Senate to assist in proper discharge within United States of responsibilities to foreign parliamentary groups or other foreign officials
Funds for Secretary of Senate to assist in proper discharge within United States of responsibilities to foreign parliamentary groups or other foreign officials
Status: in_force

(a) In general

On and after July 11, 1987, the Secretary of the Senate is authorized to use any available funds (but not in excess of $50,000 for any fiscal year), out of the appropriation account (within the Contingent Fund of the Senate) for the Secretary of the Senate, to assist him in the proper discharge, within the United States, of his appropriate responsibilities to members of foreign parliamentary groups or other foreign officials.

(b) Effective date

The provisions of subsection (a) shall be effective in the case of expenditures for fiscal years ending after September 30, 1986.

(c) Transfer of funds

Upon the written request of the Secretary of the Senate, and upon notification to the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, there shall be transferred any amount of funds available under subsection (a) specified in the request, but not to exceed $15,000 in any fiscal year, from the appropriation account (within the contingent fund of the Senate) for expenses of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate to the appropriation account for the expense allowance of the Secretary of the Senate. Any funds so transferred shall be available in like manner and for the same purposes as are other funds in the account to which the funds are transferred.

(Pub. L. 100–71, title I, §2, July 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 423; Pub. L. 102–90, title I, §4, Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 450; Pub. L. 105–18, title II, §7003(a), June 12, 1997, 111 Stat. 192; Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, §6, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3170; Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title XV, §1501, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3209.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 65f of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Section is from the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1987.

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–94 substituted "$15,000" for "$10,000".

2004—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–447 substituted "and upon notification to" for "with the approval of" in first sentence.

1997—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–18 added subsec. (c).

1991—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–90 substituted "On and after July 11, 1987, the Secretary of the Senate is authorized" for "The Secretary of the Senate is authorized" and "$50,000" for "$25,000".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Pub. L. 105–18, title II, §7003(b), June 12, 1997, 111 Stat. 192, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall be effective with respect to appropriations for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 1996."
2 U.S.C. § 2008 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 30: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CAPITOL COMPLEX / Subchapter I: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 2008: Record of assignment of rooms
Record of assignment of rooms
Status: in_force

The Architect of the Capitol shall keep a record of the assignment of rooms made, exchanges which may be made, requests for vacant rooms which may be filed, and the assignment thereof, which record shall be open for the inspection of Representatives or Representatives-elect of the House.

(May 28, 1908, No. 30, 35 Stat. 579; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was classified to section 181 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Change of name of Architect of the Capitol, functions abolished, transferred, etc., by prior acts, see Prior Provisions and Change of Name notes set out under former section 1801 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1934 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 29: CAPITOL POLICE / Subchapter I: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 1934: Waiver by Chief of Capitol Police of claims arising out of erroneous payments to officers and employees
Waiver by Chief of Capitol Police of claims arising out of erroneous payments to officers and employees
Status: in_force

(a) Waiver of claim

Subject to the joint approval of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate, the Chief of the United States Capitol Police may waive in whole or in part a claim of the United States against a person arising out of an erroneous payment of any pay or allowances, other than travel and transportation expenses and allowances, to an officer, member, or employee of the United States Capitol Police, if the collection of the claim would be against equity and good conscience and not in the best interests of the United States.

(b) Investigation of application; report

The Chief shall investigate each application for the waiver of a claim under subsection (a) and shall submit a written report of the investigation, including a description of the facts and circumstances of the claim, to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate, except that if the aggregate amount of the claim involved exceeds $1,500, the Comptroller General may also investigate the application and submit a written report of the investigation, including a description of the facts and circumstances of the claim, to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate.

(c) Prohibition of waiver under certain circumstances

The Chief may not exercise the authority to waive a claim under subsection (a) if—

(1) in the Chief's opinion, there exists in connection with the claim an indication of fraud, misrepresentation, fault, or lack of good faith on the part of the officer, member, or employee involved or of any other person having an interest in obtaining a waiver of the claim; or

(2) the Chief receives the application for the waiver after the expiration of the 3-year period that begins on the date on which the erroneous payment of pay or allowances was discovered.

(d) Credit for waiver

In the audit and settlement of accounts of any accountable officer or official, full credit shall be given for any amounts with respect to which collection by the United States is waived under subsection (a).

(e) Effect of waiver

An erroneous payment, the collection of which is waived under subsection (a), is deemed a valid payment for all purposes.

(f) Construction with other laws

This section does not affect any authority under any other law to litigate, settle, compromise, or waive any claim of the United States.

(g) Rules and regulations

Subject to the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate, the Chief shall promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this section.

(h) Effective date

This section shall apply with respect to payments of pay and allowances made at any time after the Chief became the disbursing officer for the United States Capitol Police pursuant to section 1907(a) of this title.

(Pub. L. 112–74, div. G, title I, §1102, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1125.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012, which is div. G of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012.
2 U.S.C. § 118a (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 118a: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 118a was editorially reclassified as section 5504 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 30 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 2: ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESS / Section 30: Term of service of Members of Congress as trustees or directors of corporations or institutions appropriated for
Term of service of Members of Congress as trustees or directors of corporations or institutions appropriated for
Status: in_force

In all cases where Members of Congress or Senators are appointed to represent Congress on any board of trustees or board of directors of any corporation or institution to which Congress makes any appropriation, the term of said Members or Senators, as such trustee or director, shall continue until the expiration of two months after the first meeting of the Congress chosen next after their appointment.

(Mar. 3, 1893, ch. 199, §1, 27 Stat. 553.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 722 of Title 31 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §1, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877.
2 U.S.C. § 652 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 17A: CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS / Subchapter II: FISCAL PROCEDURES / Section 652: Repealed. Pub. L. 105-33, title X, §10116(b), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 692
Repealed. Pub. L. 105-33, title X, §10116(b), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 692
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 93–344, title IV, §402, July 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 318; Pub. L. 99–177, title II, §212, Dec. 12, 1985, 99 Stat. 1058; Pub. L. 101–508, title XIII, §13207(a)(1)(H), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–618, related to legislation providing new credit authority.
2 U.S.C. § 642 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 17A: CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS / Subchapter I: CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET PROCESS / Section 642: Budget-related legislation must be within appropriate levels
Budget-related legislation must be within appropriate levels
Status: in_force

(a) Enforcement of budget aggregates

(1) In House of Representatives

Except as provided by subsection (c), after the Congress has completed action on a concurrent resolution on the budget for a fiscal year, it shall not be in order in the House of Representatives to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report providing new budget authority or reducing revenues, if—

(A) the enactment of that bill or resolution as reported;

(B) the adoption and enactment of that amendment; or

(C) the enactment of that bill or resolution in the form recommended in that conference report;

would cause the level of total new budget authority or total outlays set forth in the applicable concurrent resolution on the budget for the first fiscal year to be exceeded, or would cause revenues to be less than the level of total revenues set forth in that concurrent resolution for the first fiscal year or for the total of that first fiscal year and the ensuing fiscal years for which allocations are provided under section 633(a) of this title, except when a declaration of war by the Congress is in effect.

(2) In Senate

After a concurrent resolution on the budget is agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report that—

(A) would cause the level of total new budget authority or total outlays set forth for the first fiscal year in the applicable resolution to be exceeded; or

(B) would cause revenues to be less than the level of total revenues set forth for that first fiscal year or for the total of that first fiscal year and the ensuing fiscal years in the applicable resolution for which allocations are provided under section 633(a) of this title.

(3) Enforcement of social security levels in Senate

After a concurrent resolution on the budget is agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report that would cause a decrease in social security surpluses or an increase in social security deficits relative to the levels set forth in the applicable resolution for the first fiscal year or for the total of that fiscal year and the ensuing fiscal years for which allocations are provided under section 633(a) of this title.

(b) Social security levels

(1) In general

For purposes of subsection (a)(3), social security surpluses equal the excess of social security revenues over social security outlays in a fiscal year or years with such an excess and social security deficits equal the excess of social security outlays over social security revenues in a fiscal year or years with such an excess.

(2) Tax treatment

For purposes of subsection (a)(3), no provision of any legislation involving a change in chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.] shall be treated as affecting the amount of social security revenues or outlays unless that provision changes the income tax treatment of social security benefits.

(c) Exception in House of Representatives

Subsection (a)(1) shall not apply in the House of Representatives to any bill, joint resolution, or amendment that provides new budget authority for a fiscal year or to any conference report on any such bill or resolution, if—

(1) the enactment of that bill or resolution as reported;

(2) the adoption and enactment of that amendment; or

(3) the enactment of that bill or resolution in the form recommended in that conference report;

would not cause the appropriate allocation of new budget authority made pursuant to section 633(a) of this title for that fiscal year to be exceeded.

(Pub. L. 93–344, title III, §311, July 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 316; Pub. L. 99–177, title II, §201(b), Dec. 12, 1985, 99 Stat. 1055; Pub. L. 100–119, title I, §106(e)(1), Sept. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 781; Pub. L. 101–508, title XIII, §§13112(a)(10), 13207(a)(1)(E), 13303(d), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–608, 1388–617, 1388–626; Pub. L. 105–33, title X, §10112(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 686.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 1332 of Title 31 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §1, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877.

Amendments

1997—Pub. L. 105–33 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, section provided that new budget authority, new spending authority, and revenue legislation had to be within appropriate levels.

1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–508, §13303(d), designated existing provisions as par. (1), redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) thereof as subpars. (A) to (C), respectively, and added par. (2).

Pub. L. 101–508, §13207(a)(1)(E), substituted "bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report" for "bill, resolution, or amendment" and struck out "or any conference report on any such bill or resolution" after "reducing revenues for such fiscal year,".

Pub. L. 101–508, §13112(a)(10), in closing provisions, substituted "except in the case that a declaration of war by the Congress is in effect" for "or, in the Senate, would otherwise result in a deficit for such fiscal year that—

"(A) for fiscal year 1989 or any subsequent fiscal year, exceeds the maximum deficit amount specified for such fiscal year in section 622(7) of this title; and

"(B) for fiscal year 1988 or 1989, exceeds the amount of the estimated deficit for such fiscal year based on laws and regulations in effect on January 1 of the calendar year in which such fiscal year begins as measured using the budget baseline specified in section 901(a)(6) of this title minus $23,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1988 or $36,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1989;

except to the extent that paragraph (1) of section 632(i) of this title or section 635(b) of this title, as the case may be, does not apply by reason of paragraph (2) of such subsection."

1987—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–119 substituted "would otherwise result in a deficit for such fiscal year that—

"(A) for fiscal year 1989 or any subsequent fiscal year, exceeds the maximum deficit amount specified for such fiscal year in section 622(7) of this title; and

"(B) for fiscal year 1988 or 1989, exceeds the amount of the estimated deficit for such fiscal year based on laws and regulations in effect on January 1 of the calendar year in which such fiscal year begins as measured using the budget baseline specified in section 901(a)(6) of this title minus $23,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1988 or $36,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1989;

except to the extent that paragraph (1) of section 632(i) of this title or section 635(b) of this title, as the case may be, does not apply by reason of paragraph (2) of such subsection" for "would otherwise result in a deficit for such fiscal year that exceeds the maximum deficit amount specified for such fiscal year in section 622(7) of this title (except to the extent that paragraph (1) of section 632(i) of this title or section 635(b) of this title, as the case may be, does not apply by reason of paragraph (2) of such subsection)".

1985—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–177 amended subsec. (a) generally, striking out references to sections 641 and 651 of this title, and inserting provisions relating to nonconsideration in Senate of any bill, resolution, etc., resulting in a fiscal year deficit exceeding maximum deficit amount specified in section 622(7) of this title, with certain exceptions.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–177 amended subsec. (b) generally, substituting provisions setting forth exceptions in the House of Representatives for certain bills, etc., under subsec. (a) of this section, for provisions relating to determination of outlays and revenues.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–177, in amending section generally, added subsec. (c).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Amendment by section 13303(d) of Pub. L. 101–508 applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning on or after Oct. 1, 1990, see section 13306 of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 632 of this title.

Effective Date of 1985 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–177 effective Dec. 12, 1985, and applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1985, see section 275(a)(1) of Pub. L. 99–177, formerly set out as an Effective and Termination Dates note under section 900 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 112–25, title I, §104(a), Aug. 2, 2011, 125 Stat. 246.
2 U.S.C. § 4132 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 41: CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter III: RECORDING AND PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS / Section 4132: Senate Recording Studio and Senate Photographic Studio as successors to Senate Recording and Photographic Studios; rules, regulations, and fees for photographs and photographic services
Senate Recording Studio and Senate Photographic Studio as successors to Senate Recording and Photographic Studios; rules, regulations, and fees for photographs and photographic services
Status: in_force

(a) The entity, in the Senate, known (prior to April 1, 1991) as the "Senate Recording and Photographic Studios" is abolished, and there is 1 established in its stead the following two entities: the "Senate Recording Studio", and the "Senate Photographic Studio"; and there are transferred, from the entity known (prior to April 1, 1991) as the "Senate Recording and Photographic Studios" to the Senate Recording Studio all personnel, equipment, supplies, and funds which are available for, relate to, or are utilized in connection with, recording, and to the Senate Photographic Studio all personnel, equipment, supplies, and funds which are available for, relate to, or are utilized in connection with, photography.

(b)(1) The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall, subject to the approval of the majority and minority leaders, promulgate rules and regulations, and establish fees, for the provision of photographs and photographic services to be furnished by the Photographic Studio.

(2) Omitted.

(Pub. L. 96–304, title I, §108, July 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 890; Pub. L. 101–520, title I, §7(d), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2259.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 123b–1 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Words "prior to April 1, 1991", referred to in subsec. (a), were in the original "prior to this amendment" which was translated as meaning prior to the effective date of section 7(d) of Pub. L. 101–520, which amended subsec. (a) generally, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (b)(2), which authorized the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to appoint and fix the compensation of not more than 15 employees to carry out the functions of the Photographic Studio and provided that the Secretary of the Senate make payments of compensation, etc., of such personnel from certain funds appropriated for the Senate, was omitted in view of section 6597 of this title which abolished all statutory positions in the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, with specified exceptions, effective Oct. 1, 1981, and authorized the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to appoint and fix the compensation of such employees as appropriate.

Amendments

1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–520 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: "The Senate Recording Studio hereafter shall be known as the Senate Recording and Photographic Studios. Subject to subsection (b) of this section, all references to the Senate Recording Studio (including the revolving fund) in any law, resolution, or regulation shall be considered as referring to the Senate Recording and Photographic Studios, and any provision of any law, resolution, or regulation which is applicable to the Senate Recording Studio shall be deemed to apply to the Senate Recording and Photographic Studios."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–520, title I, §7(d), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2259, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective Apr. 1, 1991.

1 So in original. Probably should be "are".
2 U.S.C. § 6622 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 65: SENATE OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter III: SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF SENATE / Section 6622: Certification of telecommunications equipment and services as official
Certification of telecommunications equipment and services as official
Status: in_force

(a) Regulations issued by Committee on Rules and Administration

Subject to such regulations as may hereafter be issued by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms shall have the authority, with respect to telephone equipment and services provided to any user on a reimbursable basis (including repair or replacement), solely for the purposes of this section, to make such certification as may be necessary to establish such services and equipment as official, issue invoices in conjunction therewith, and receive payment for such services and equipment by certification, voucher, or otherwise.

(b) Equipment and services provided on reimbursable basis

For purposes of sections 6621 to 6623 of this title, telephone equipment and services provided to any user for which payment, prior to October 1, 1987, was not authorized from the contingent fund of the Senate shall, on and after October 1, 1987, be considered telephone equipment and services provided on a reimbursable basis for which payment may be obtained from such fund in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Establishment of reasonable charges

Subject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration, the Sergeant at Arms may establish reasonable charges for telephone equipment and services provided to any user which may be in addition to that regularly authorized by the Committee.

(d) Disposition of moneys received

All moneys, derived from payments for telephone equipment and services provided from funds from the Appropriation Account within the contingent fund of the Senate for "Contingent Expenses, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate" under the line item for Telecommunications (including receipts from carriers and others for loss or damage to such services or equipment for which repair or replacement has been provided by the Sergeant at Arms), and all other moneys received by the Sergeant at Arms as charges or commissions for telephone services, shall be deposited in and made a part of such Appropriation Account and under such line item, and shall be available for expenditure or obligation, or both, in like manner and subject to the same limitations as any other moneys in such account and under such line item.

(e) Committee authority to classify or reclassify equipment and services

Nothing in sections 6621 to 6623 of this title shall be construed as limiting or otherwise affecting the authority of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate to classify or reclassify telephone equipment and services provided to any user as equipment or services for which reimbursement may or may not be required.

(Pub. L. 100–123, §2, Oct. 5, 1987, 101 Stat. 794; Pub. L. 101–163, title I, §3, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1044.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 58a–2 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Amendments

1989—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–163 inserted "and all other moneys received by the Sergeant at Arms as charges or commissions for telephone services," after "by the Sergeant at Arms),".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 1, 1987, see section 4 of Pub. L. 100–123, set out as a note under section 6621 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1221 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 23: GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE RIGHTS / Section 1221: Repealed. Pub. L. 104-1, title V, §504(a)(2), Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 41
Repealed. Pub. L. 104-1, title V, §504(a)(2), Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 41
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 102–166, title III, §322, Nov. 21, 1991, 105 Stat. 1098, related to severability.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Savings Provision

Pub. L. 104–1, title V, §504(a)(2), Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 41, provided in part that section 1221 of this title is repealed, except as provided in section 1435 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 95 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 95: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was based on provisions of acts Oct. 2, 1888, ch. 1069, 25 Stat. 546; Mar. 4, 1911, ch. 240, 36 Stat. 1318; Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, §121, 60 Stat. 822; Dec. 27, 1974, Pub. L. 93–554, title I, 88 Stat. 1776; Aug. 20, 1996, Pub. L. 104–186, title I, §105(c), 110 Stat. 1722, relating to payments from contingent fund of House of Representatives prior to being struck out by Pub. L. 104–186. See section 5505 of this title. Provisions of act Oct. 2, 1888, relating to payments from contingent fund of the Senate are classified to section 6503 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1824a (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 28: ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL / Subchapter II: GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES / Section 1824a: Recyclable materials
Recyclable materials
Status: in_force

(a) Collection and sale of recyclable materials

(1) Establishment of program

The Architect of the Capitol shall establish a program for the collection and sale of recyclable materials collected from or on the Capitol buildings and grounds, in accordance with the procedures applicable under subchapter III of chapter 5 of subtitle I of title 40, to the sale of surplus property by an executive agency.

(2) Exclusion of materials subject to other programs

The program established under this section shall not apply with respect to any materials which are subject to collection and sale under—

(A) section 6516 of this title;

(B) section 5540 of this title;

(C) section 2026 of this title; or

(D) any other authorized program for the collection and sale of recyclable materials.

(b) Revolving fund

(1) In general

There is established in the Treasury a revolving fund for the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, which shall consist of—

(A) proceeds from the sale of recyclable materials under the program established under this section; and

(B) such amounts as may be appropriated under law.

(2) Use of fund

Amounts in the revolving fund established under paragraph (1) shall be available without fiscal year limitation to the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the Architect providing prior notice to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate—

(A) to carry out the program established under this section;

(B) to carry out authorized programs and activities of the Architect to improve the environment; and

(C) to carry out authorized programs and activities of the Architect to promote energy savings.

(c) Effective date

This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2009 and each fiscal year thereafter.

(Pub. L. 111–8, div. G, title I, §1101, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 822; Pub. L. 113–76, div. I, title I, §1303, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 429.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified as a note under section 1811 of this title.

Amendments

2014—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–76 substituted "fiscal year 2009 and each fiscal year thereafter" for "each of the fiscal years 2009 through 2013".
2 U.S.C. § 1613 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 26: DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES / Section 1613: Prohibition on provision of gifts or travel by registered lobbyists to Members of Congress and to congressional employees
Prohibition on provision of gifts or travel by registered lobbyists to Members of Congress and to congressional employees
Status: in_force

(a) Prohibition

Any person described in subsection (b) may not make a gift or provide travel to a covered legislative branch official if the person has knowledge that the gift or travel may not be accepted by that covered legislative branch official under the Rules of the House of Representatives or the Standing Rules of the Senate (as the case may be).

(b) Persons subject to prohibition

The persons subject to the prohibition under subsection (a) are any lobbyist that is registered or is required to register under section 1603(a)(1) of this title, any organization that employs 1 or more lobbyists and is registered or is required to register under section 1603(a)(2) of this title, and any employee listed or required to be listed as a lobbyist by a registrant under section 1603(b)(6) or 1604(b)(2)(C) of this title.

(Pub. L. 104–65, §25, as added Pub. L. 110–81, title II, §206(a), Sept. 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 747.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Pub. L. 110–81, title II, §206(b), Sept. 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 747, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [enacting this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 14, 2007]."
2 U.S.C. § 95a (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 95a: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 95a was editorially reclassified as section 5506 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 117 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 117: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 117 was editorially reclassified as section 6516 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 151 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 5: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS / Section 151: Smithsonian Library
Smithsonian Library
Status: in_force

The library collected by the Smithsonian Institution under the provisions of the Act of August 10, 1846, chapter 25, and removed from the building of that institution, with the consent of the Regents thereof, to the Library of Congress, shall, while there deposited, be subject to the same regulations as the Library of Congress, except as hereinafter provided.

(R.S. §99.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Act of August 10, 1846, chapter 25, referred to in text, probably should be act Aug. 10, 1846, ch. 178, 9 Stat. 102, which was entitled "An Act to establish the 'Smithsonian Institution', for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men".

Codification

R.S. §99 derived from act Apr. 5, 1866, ch. 25, §1, 14 Stat. 13.
2 U.S.C. § 281b (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 9: OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL / Subchapter II: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 281b: Functions
Functions
Status: in_force

The functions of the Office shall be as follows:

(1) Upon request of the managers on the part of the House at any conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses, to advise and assist the managers on the part of the House in the course of the conference, and to assist the committee of conference in the preparation of the conference report and any accompanying explanatory statement.

(2) Upon request of any committee of the House, or any joint committee having authority to report legislation to the House, to advise and assist the committee in the consideration of any legislation before it, and to assist the committee in the preparation of drafts of any such legislation, amendments thereto, and reports thereon.

(3) Upon request of any Member having control of time during the consideration of any legislation by the House, to have in attendance on the floor of the House not more than two members of the staff of the Office (and, in his discretion, the Legislative Counsel) to advise and assist such Member and, to the extent feasible, any other Member, in the course of such consideration.

(4) Upon request of any Member, subject to such reasonable restrictions as the Legislative Counsel may impose with the approval of the Speaker on the proportion of the resources of the Office which may be devoted to the requests of any one Member, to prepare drafts of legislation and to furnish drafting advice with respect to drafts of legislation prepared by others.

(5) At the direction of the Speaker, to perform on behalf of the House of Representatives any legal services which are within the capabilities of the Office and the performance of which would not be inconsistent with the provisions of section 281a of this title or the preceding provisions of this section.

(Pub. L. 91–510, title V, §503, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1202.)
2 U.S.C. § 361 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 11: CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND COMPENSATION / Section 361: Publication of recommendations
Publication of recommendations
Status: in_force

The recommendations of the President which take effect shall be printed in the Statutes at Large in the same volume as public laws and shall be printed in the Federal Register and included in the Code of Federal Regulations.

(Pub. L. 90–206, title II, §225(k), Dec. 16, 1967, 81 Stat. 644.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Dec. 16, 1967, see section 220(a)(1) of Pub. L. 90–206, set out as a note under section 3110 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
2 U.S.C. § 144 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 5: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS / Section 144: Copies of Statutes at Large
Copies of Statutes at Large
Status: in_force

Ten of the copies of the Statutes at Large, published by Little, Brown & Co., which were deposited in the Library prior to February 5, 1859, shall be retained by the Librarian for the use of the justices of the Supreme Court, during the terms of court.

(R.S. §96.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. §96 derived from act Feb. 5, 1859, ch. 22, §11, 11 Stat. 381.
2 U.S.C. § 142e (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 5: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS / Section 142e: Disbursing Officer of the Library of Congress; disbursements for Congressional Budget Office, accountability; financial management support to Congressional Budget Office under agreement of Librarian of Congress and Director of Congressional Budget Office; Congressional Budget Office certifying officers: voucher certifications, accountability, relief by Comptroller General
Disbursing Officer of the Library of Congress; disbursements for Congressional Budget Office, accountability; financial management support to Congressional Budget Office under agreement of Librarian of Congress and Director of Congressional Budget Office; Congressional Budget Office certifying officers: voucher certifications, accountability, relief by Comptroller General
Status: in_force

From and after January 1, 1976, the Disbursing Officer of the Library of Congress is authorized to disburse funds appropriated for the Congressional Budget Office, and the Library of Congress shall provide financial management support to the Congressional Budget Office as may be required and mutually agreed to by the Librarian of Congress and the Director of the Congressional Budget Office. The Library of Congress is further authorized to compute and disburse the basic pay of all personnel of the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to the provisions of section 5504 of title 5, except the Director, who as head of an agency, shall have pay computed and disbursed pursuant to the provisions of section 5505 of title 5.

All vouchers certified for payment by duly authorized certifying officers of the Library of Congress shall be supported with a certification by an officer or employee of the Congressional Budget Office duly authorized in writing by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to certify payments from appropriations of the Congressional Budget Office. The Congressional Budget Office certifying officers shall (1) be held responsible for the existence and correctness of the facts recited in the certificate or otherwise stated on the voucher or its supporting paper and the legality of the proposed payment under the appropriation or fund involved, (2) be held responsible and accountable for the correctness of the computations of certifications made, and (3) be held accountable for and required to make good to the United States the amount of any illegal, improper, or incorrect payment resulting from any false, inaccurate, or misleading certificate made by him, as well as for any payment prohibited by law which did not represent a legal obligation under the appropriation or fund involved: Provided, That the Comptroller General of the United States may, at his discretion, relieve such certifying officer or employee of liability for any payment otherwise proper whenever he finds (1) that the certification was based on official records and that such certifying officer or employee did not know, and by reasonable diligence and inquiry could not have ascertained the actual facts, or (2) that the obligation was incurred in good faith, that the payment was not contrary to any statutory provision specifically prohibiting payments of the character involved, and the United States has received value for such payment: Provided further, That the Comptroller General shall relieve such certifying officer or employee of liability for an overpayment for transportation services made to any common carrier covered by section 3726 of title 31, whenever he finds that the overpayment occurred solely because the administrative examination made prior to payment of the transportation bill did not include a verification of transportation rates, freight classifications, or land grant deductions.

The Disbursing Officer of the Library of Congress shall not be held accountable or responsible for any illegal, improper, or incorrect payment resulting from any false, inaccurate, or misleading certificate, the responsibility for which is imposed upon a certifying officer or employee of the Congressional Budget Office.

(Pub. L. 96–536, §101(c), Dec. 16, 1980, 94 Stat. 3167.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

In the second par., "section 3726 of title 31" substituted for "section 244 of title 31" on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, §4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.

Section is based on section 207 of title II of H.R. 7593, as passed the House of Representatives on July 21, 1980, and incorporated by reference in section 101(c) of Pub. L. 96–536, to be effective as if enacted into law.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Pub. L. 96–86, §101(c) [H.R. 4390, title II, §207], Oct. 12, 1979, 93 Stat. 657.

Pub. L. 95–391, title II, §207, Sept. 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 786.

Pub. L. 95–94, title II, §207, Aug. 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 678.

Pub. L. 94–440, title VIII, §808, Oct. 1, 1976, 90 Stat. 1458.

Pub. L. 94–157, title I, ch. IV, Dec. 18, 1975, 89 Stat. 835.
2 U.S.C. § 4112 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 41: CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter I: GENERAL / Section 4112: Requirement for information sharing agreements
Requirement for information sharing agreements
Status: in_force

(a) Short title

This section may be cited as the "Intragovernmental Cybersecurity and Counterintelligence Information Sharing Act".

(b) Findings

Congress finds the following:

(1) The legislative branch, as a separate and equal branch of the United States Government, is a target of adversary cyber actors and intelligence services.

(2) The legislative branch relies on the executive branch to provide timely and urgent tactical and operational information to ensure that Congress can protect the constitutional officers, personnel, and facilities of Congress and the institution of Congress more broadly.

(3) The legislative branch currently is not receiving this information in a timely manner nor as a matter of course.

(c) Definitions

In this section—

(1) the term "congressional leadership" means—

(A) the Majority and Minority Leader of the Senate with respect to an agreement with the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate or the Secretary of the Senate; and

(B) the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives with respect to an agreement with the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives or the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives; and

(2) the terms "cybersecurity threat" and "security vulnerability" have the meanings given those terms in section 650 of title 6, as added by section 5171 1 of this division.

(d) Requirement

(1) Designation

(A) In general

Not later than 30 days after December 23, 2022, the President shall designate—

(i) an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve as a single point of contact to the legislative branch on matters related to tactical and operational cybersecurity threats and security vulnerabilities; and

(ii) an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve as a single point of contact to the legislative branch on matters related to tactical and operational counterintelligence.

(B) Coordination

The individuals designated by the President under subparagraph (A) shall coordinate with appropriate Executive agencies (as defined in section 105 of title 5, including the Executive Office of the President) and appropriate officers in the executive branch in entering any agreement described in paragraph (2).

(2) Information sharing agreements

(A) In general

Not later than 90 days after December 23, 2022, the individuals designated by the President under paragraph (1)(A) shall enter into 1 or more information sharing agreements with—

(i) the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate with respect to cybersecurity information sharing, subject to the approval of congressional leadership and in consultation with the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate;

(ii) the Secretary of the Senate with respect to counterintelligence information sharing, subject to the approval of congressional leadership and in consultation with the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate;

(iii) the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives with respect to cybersecurity information sharing, subject to the approval of the chair of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and in consultation with the ranking minority member of the committee and congressional leadership; and

(iv) the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives with respect to counterintelligence information sharing, subject to the approval of the chair of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and in consultation with the ranking minority member of the committee and congressional leadership.

(B) Purpose

The agreements described in subparagraph (A) shall establish procedures for timely sharing of tactical and operational cybersecurity threat and security vulnerability information and planned or ongoing counterintelligence operations or targeted collection efforts with the legislative branch.

(3) Implementation

Not less frequently than semiannually during the 3-year period beginning on December 23, 2022, the individuals designated by the President under paragraph (1)(A) shall meet with the officers referenced in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of paragraph (2)(A), the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, with respect to an agreement with the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, with respect to an agreement with the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives or the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives, to ensure the agreements with such officers are being implemented in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including this Act.

(e) Elements

(1) In general

The parties to an information sharing agreement under subsection (d)(2) shall jointly develop such elements of the agreement as the parties find appropriate, which—

(A) with respect to an agreement covered by subsection (d)(2)(A)(i) or (ii), shall, at a minimum, include the applicable elements specified in paragraph (2); and

(B) with respect to an agreement covered by subsection (d)(2)(A)(iii) or (iv), may include the applicable elements specified in paragraph (2).

(2) Elements specified

The elements specified in this paragraph are—

(A) direct and timely sharing of technical indicators and contextual information on cyber threats and security vulnerabilities, and the means for such sharing;

(B) direct and timely sharing of counterintelligence threats and vulnerabilities, including trends of counterintelligence activity, and the means for such sharing;

(C) identification, by position, of the officials at the operational and tactical level responsible for daily management of the agreement;

(D) the ability to seat cybersecurity personnel of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate or the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives at cybersecurity operations centers within the executive branch; and

(E) any other elements the parties find appropriate.

(Pub. L. 117–263, div. G, title LXXII, §7201, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3665.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 5171 of this division, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), probably should be a reference to section 7143(b)(1) of div. G of Pub. L. 117–263, which added section 650 of Title 6, Domestic Security.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Accountability of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2023.

1 See References in Text note below.
2 U.S.C. § 2168 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 30: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CAPITOL COMPLEX / Subchapter VII: OTHER ENTITIES AND SERVICES / Section 2168: Memorandum of understanding for provision of services of the United States Capitol telephone exchange for the House
Memorandum of understanding for provision of services of the United States Capitol telephone exchange for the House
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate may enter into a memorandum of understanding under which the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper shall provide all services of the United States Capitol telephone exchange for the House of Representatives, in accordance with such terms and conditions as may be provided in the memorandum of understanding.

(b) Transfer of positions and personnel

For any period during which a memorandum of understanding is in effect pursuant to this section—

(1) all positions in the United States Capitol telephone exchange for which the employing authority is the Chief Administrative Officer shall be transferred to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper;

(2) all employees in the United States Capitol telephone exchange for whom the employing authority is the Chief Administrative Officer shall be transferred to, and appointed by, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; and

(3) the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper shall serve as the employing authority for all personnel of the United States Capitol telephone exchange.

(c) Pay and leave accrual

In carrying out a memorandum of understanding pursuant to this section, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper shall ensure that, with respect to any employee of the United States Capitol telephone exchange whose employing authority prior to the effective date of the memorandum was the Chief Administrative Officer—

(1) the rate of pay and leave accrual for the employee shall not be less than the employee's rate of pay and leave accrual for the most recent pay period prior to such date, unless—

(A) the employee does not remain in the same position with the exchange; or

(B) the rate of pay or leave accrual is reduced for cause; and

(2) any leave accrued by the employee that remains unused as of such date shall be transferred to the employee and made available for the employee to use under the same terms and conditions that applied to the use of the leave prior to such date.

(d) Omitted

(e) Reimbursement of expenses by House

(1) A memorandum of understanding under this section may include a provision requiring the reimbursement by the House of Representatives during a fiscal year (paid out of the applicable accounts of the House) of the expenses incurred by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper during the fiscal year in carrying out the memorandum with respect to the employees of the United States Capitol telephone exchange whose employing authority prior to the effective date of the memorandum was the Chief Administrative Officer.

(2) Any reimbursement made pursuant to this subsection—

(A) in the case of a reimbursement for salaries or agency contributions and related expenses, shall be deposited in the account under the heading "Office of the sergeant at arms and doorkeeper" or "agency contributions and related expenses", under the heading "Salaries, Officers and Employees"; and

(B) in the case of a reimbursement for expenses, shall be deposited in the account under the heading "sergeant at arms and doorkeeper of the senate" under the heading "Contingent Expenses of the Senate".

(3) Any funds deposited under paragraph (2) shall be available in like manner and for the same purposes as are other funds in the account to which the funds were deposited.

(f) Effective date

This section and the amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2005 and each succeeding fiscal year.

(Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title II, §215, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3197.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of section 215 of div. G of Pub. L. 108–447. Subsec. (d) of section 215 of div. G of Pub. L. 108–447 amended section 293 of this title.

Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005, which is div. G of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005.
2 U.S.C. § 1942 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 29: CAPITOL POLICE / Subchapter I: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 1942: Uniform to display United States flag or colors
Uniform to display United States flag or colors
Status: in_force

(a) The uniform of officers and members of the United States Park Police force, the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division, the Capitol Police, and the Metropolitan Police force of the District of Columbia shall bear a distinctive patch, pin, or other emblem depicting the flag of the United States or the colors thereof.

(b) The Secretary of the Interior in the case of the United States Park Police force, the Secretary of the Treasury in the case of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division, the Capitol Police Board in the case of the Capitol Police, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia in the case of the Metropolitan Police force shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.

(Pub. L. 91–297, title II, §201(a), (b), June 30, 1970, 84 Stat. 357; Pub. L. 93–198, title IV, §421, Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 789; Pub. L. 95–179, Nov. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 1371.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was classified to section 210a of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.

Amendments

1977—Pub. L. 95–179 substituted "United States Secret Service Uniformed Division" for "Executive Protective Service" wherever appearing.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

Office of Commissioner of District of Columbia, as established by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1967, abolished as of noon Jan. 2, 1975, by Pub. L. 93–198, title VII, §711, Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 818, and replaced by office of Mayor of District of Columbia by section 421 of Pub. L. 93–198. Accordingly, "Mayor" substituted in text for "commissioner".
2 U.S.C. § 1908 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 29: CAPITOL POLICE / Subchapter I: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 1908: Legal representation authority
Legal representation authority
Status: in_force

(a) In general

(1) Authorization of representation

Any counsel described under paragraph (2) may for the purposes of providing legal assistance and representation to the United States Capitol Police Board or the United States Capitol Police enter an appearance in any proceeding before any court of the United States or of any State or political subdivision thereof, without compliance with any requirement for admission to practice before such court.

(2) Counsel

Paragraph (1) refers to—

(A) the General Counsel to the Chief of Police and the United States Capitol Police;

(B) the Employment Counsel to the Chief of Police and the United States Capitol Police;

(C) any attorney employed in the Office of the General Counsel for the United States Capitol Police or the Office of Employment Counsel for the United States Capitol Police;

(D) the counsel for, or any attorney employed by, any successor office of either office described under subparagraph (C); and

(E) any attorney retained by contract with either office described under subparagraph (C).

(b) Limitations

(1) Direction for appearance

Entrance of appearance authorized under subsection (a) shall be subject to the direction of the Capitol Police Board.

(2) United States Supreme Court

The authority under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the admission of any person to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

(c) Effective date

This section shall apply to fiscal year 2004, and each fiscal year thereafter.

(Pub. L. 108–83, title I, §1002, Sept. 30, 2003, 117 Stat. 1020; Pub. L. 111–145, §§3(b)(1), 4(a)(1), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 52.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004.

Amendments

2010—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–145, §3(b)(1), substituted "the General Counsel to the Chief of Police and the United States Capitol Police" for "the General Counsel for the United States Capitol Police Board and the Chief of the Capitol Police".

Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 111–145, §4(a)(1), substituted "the Employment Counsel to the Chief of Police and the United States Capitol Police" for "the Employment Counsel for the United States Capitol Police Board and the United States Capitol Police".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Construction of 2010 Amendment

Pub. L. 111–145, §3(b)(2), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 52, provided that: "Nothing in the amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] may be construed to affect the authority of any individual to enter an appearance in any proceeding before any court of the United States or of any State or political subdivision thereof which is initiated prior to the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 4, 2010]."

Pub. L. 111–145, §4(a)(2), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 52, provided that: "Nothing in the amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] may be construed to affect the authority of any individual to enter an appearance in any proceeding before any court of the United States or of any State or political subdivision thereof which is initiated prior to the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 4, 2010]."

Pub. L. 111–145, §4(b), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 52, provided that: "Nothing in this section [amending this section and enacting provisions set out as a note above] or the amendments made by this section may be construed to affect the status of the individual serving as the Employment Counsel to the Chief of Police and the United States Capitol Police as of the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 4, 2010]."
2 U.S.C. § 4508 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 45: CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS / Subchapter I: GENERAL / Section 4508: Longevity compensation for telephone operators on United States telephone exchange and members of Capitol Police paid by Chief Administrative Officer of House
Longevity compensation for telephone operators on United States telephone exchange and members of Capitol Police paid by Chief Administrative Officer of House
Status: in_force

The provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of section 4507 1 of this title (as amended by section 110 of Pub. L. 95–391), shall apply to telephone operators (including the chief operator and assistant chief operators) on the United States Capitol telephone exchange and members of the Capitol Police whose compensation is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to individuals whose compensation is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate. For purposes of so applying such subsections, creditable service shall include service performed as an employee of the United States Capitol telephone exchange or a member of the Capitol Police whether compensation therefor is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate.

(Pub. L. 95–391, title III, §310, Sept. 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 790; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §204(8), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1731.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 60j–2 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Amendments

1996—Pub. L. 104–186 struck out "(a)" before "The provisions" and substituted "Chief Administrative Officer" for "Clerk" in two places.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

Statutory functions, duties, or authority of Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate as disbursing officers for the Capitol Police transferred to Chief of the Capitol Police, and references in any law or resolution before Feb. 20, 2003, to funds paid or disbursed by Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate relating to pay and allowances of Capitol Police employees deemed to refer to Chief of the Capitol Police. See section 1907(a) of this title.

Inapplicability of Section 4507 to Certain Employees

Section 4507 of this title, referred to in text, not to apply, on or after Oct. 1, 1983, to any individual whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate except for individuals entitled to longevity compensation prior to Oct. 1, 1983, on the basis of service performed prior to such date, see section 4509 of this title.

1 See Inapplicability of Section 4507 to Certain Employees note below.
2 U.S.C. § 2083 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 30: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CAPITOL COMPLEX / Subchapter V: HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FINE ARTS / Section 2083: Capitol Preservation Fund
Capitol Preservation Fund
Status: in_force

(a) In general

There is established in the Treasury a fund, to be known as the "Capitol Preservation Fund" (hereafter in this part referred to as the "fund"), which shall consist of (1) amounts deposited, and interest and proceeds credited, under subsection (d), (2) obligations obtained under subsection (e), and (3) all surcharges received by the Secretary of the Treasury from the sale of coins minted under the Bicentennial of the United States Congress Commemorative Coin Act.

(b) Availability of fund

The fund shall be available to the Commission—

(1) for payment of transaction costs and similar expenses incurred under section 2082 of this title;

(2) subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, for improvement and preservation projects for the United States Capitol;

(3) for disbursement with respect to works of fine art and other property as provided in section 2082 of this title; and

(4) for such other payments as may be required to carry out section 2081 of this title or section 2082 of this title.

(c) Transaction costs and proportionality

In carrying out this section, the Commission shall, to the extent practicable, take such action as may be necessary—

(1) to minimize disbursements under subsection (b)(1); and

(2) to equalize disbursements under subsection (b) between the Senate and the House of Representatives.

(d) Deposits, credits, and disbursements

The Commission shall deposit in the fund gifts of money and proceeds of transactions under section 2082 of this title. The Secretary of the Treasury shall credit to the fund the interest on, and the proceeds from sale or redemption of, obligations held in the fund. Disbursements from the fund shall be made on vouchers approved by the Commission and signed by the co-chairmen.

(e) Investments

The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest any portion of the fund that, as determined by the Commission, is not required to meet current withdrawals. Each investment shall be made in an interest bearing obligation of the United States or an obligation guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States that, as determined by the Commission has a maturity suitable for the fund. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may make such purchases, sales, and redemptions of obligations as may be approved by the Commission.

(Pub. L. 100–696, title VIII, §803, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4609; Pub. L. 101–302, title III, §312(b), May 25, 1990, 104 Stat. 245.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Bicentennial of the United States Congress Commemorative Coin Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 100–673, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 3992, which is set out as a note under section 5112 of Title 31, Money and Finance.

Codification

Section was classified to section 188a–2 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.

Amendments

1990—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–302, §312(b)(1), struck out "subject to the approval, except for the purchase of fine art and antiques, of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate, respectively" after "The fund shall be available to the Commission".

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 101–302, §312(b)(2), inserted "subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate," before "For improvement".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Capitol Visitor Center Funding

Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, §913, Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2324, provided that:

"(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Capitol Preservation Commission established under section 801 of the Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act of 1988 (40 U.S.C. 188a) [now 2 U.S.C. 2081] may transfer to the Architect of the Capitol amounts in the Capitol Preservation Fund established under section 803 of such Act (40 U.S.C. 188a–2) [now 2 U.S.C. 2083] if the amounts are to be used by the Architect for the planning, engineering, design, or construction of the Capitol Visitor Center.

"(b) Any amounts transferred pursuant to subsection (a) shall remain available for the use of the Architect of the Capitol until expended.

"(c) This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year."
2 U.S.C. § 441d (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 14: FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS / Subchapter I: DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS / Section 441d: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 441d was editorially reclassified as section 30120 of Title 52, Voting and Elections.
2 U.S.C. § 6621 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 65: SENATE OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter III: SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF SENATE / Section 6621: Payment for telecommunications equipment and services; definitions
Payment for telecommunications equipment and services; definitions
Status: in_force

As used in sections 6621 to 6623 of this title, the term—

(1) "Sergeant at Arms" means the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate; and

(2) "user" means any Senator, Officer of the Senate, Committee, office, or entity provided telephone equipment and services by the Sergeant at Arms.

(Pub. L. 100–123, §1, Oct. 5, 1987, 101 Stat. 794.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 58a–1 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Pub. L. 100–123, §4, Oct. 5, 1987, 101 Stat. 795, provided that: "This Act [enacting this section and sections 6622 and 6623 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 1987."
2 U.S.C. § 29d (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 2: ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESS / Section 29d: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 29d was editorially reclassified as section 4711 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1725 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 27: SOUND RECORDING PRESERVATION BY THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS / Subchapter III: NATIONAL RECORDING PRESERVATION BOARD / Section 1725: General powers of Board
General powers of Board
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Board may, for the purpose of carrying out its duties, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the Librarian and the Board consider appropriate.

(b) Service on Foundation

Two sitting members of the Board shall be appointed by the Librarian and shall serve as members of the board of directors of the National Recording Preservation Foundation, in accordance with section 152403 of title 36.

(Pub. L. 106–474, title I, §125, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2090.)
2 U.S.C. § 4108 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 41: CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter I: GENERAL / Section 4108: Semiannual statements of expenditures by Secretary of Senate and Chief Administrative Officer of House
Semiannual statements of expenditures by Secretary of Senate and Chief Administrative Officer of House
Status: in_force

(1) Commencing with the semiannual period beginning on July 1, 1964, and ending on December 31, 1964, and for each semiannual period thereafter, the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives 1 shall compile, and, not later than sixty days following the close of the semiannual period, submit to the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, and make available to the public, in lieu of the reports and information required by sections 102, 103, and 104 2 of this title, and S. Res. 139, Eighty-sixth Congress, a report containing a detailed statement, by items, of the manner in which appropriations and other funds available for disbursement by the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, have been expended during the semiannual period covered by the report, including (1) the name of every person to whom any part of such appropriation has been paid, (2) if for anything furnished, the quantity and price thereof, (3) if for services rendered, the nature of the services, the time employed, and the name, title, and specific amount paid to each person, and (4) a complete statement of all amounts appropriated, received, or expended, and any unexpended balances. Such reports shall include the information contained in statements of accountability and supporting vouchers submitted to the Government Accountability Office pursuant to the provisions of section 3523(a) of title 31. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, in any case in which the voucher or vouchers covering payment to any person for attendance as a witness before any committee of the Senate or House of Representatives, or any subcommittee thereof, during any semiannual period, indicate that all appearances of such person covered by such voucher or vouchers were as a witness in executive session of the committee or subcommittee, information regarding such payment, except for date of payment, voucher number, and amount paid, shall not be included in the report compiled pursuant to this section for such semiannual period. Any information excluded from a report for any semiannual period by reason of the foregoing sentence shall be included in the report compiled pursuant to this section for the succeeding semiannual period. Reports required to be submitted to the Senate and the House of Representatives 1 under this section may be printed as Senate and House documents, respectively.

(2) The report by the Secretary of the Senate under paragraph (1) for the semiannual period beginning on January 1, 1976, shall include the period beginning on July 1, 1976, and ending on September 30, 1976, and such semiannual period shall be treated as closing on September 30, 1976. Thereafter, the report by the Secretary of the Senate under paragraph (1) shall be for the semiannual periods beginning on October 1 and ending on March 31 and beginning on April 1 and ending on September 30 of each year.

(3) The report requirement relating to quantity, as contained in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (1), does not apply with respect to the Senate.

(4) Each report by the Secretary of the Senate required by paragraph (1) shall contain a separate summary of Senate accounts statement for each office of the Senate authorized to obligate appropriated funds, including each Senator's office, each officer of the Senate, and each committee of the Senate. The summary of Senate accounts statement shall include—

(A) the total amount of appropriations made available or allocated to the office;

(B) any supplemental appropriation, transfer of funds, or rescission and the effect of such action on the appropriation or allocation to the office;

(C) total expenses incurred for salary and office expenses; and

(D) the unexpended balance.

(5)(A) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (1) relating to the level of detail of statement and itemization, each report by the Secretary of the Senate required under such paragraph shall be compiled at a summary level for each office of the Senate authorized to obligate appropriated funds.

(B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the reporting of expenditures relating to personnel compensation, travel and transportation of persons, other contractual services, and acquisition of assets.

(C) In carrying out this paragraph the Secretary of the Senate shall apply the Standard Federal Object Classification of Expenses as the Secretary determines appropriate.

(6) Beginning with the report covering the first full semiannual period of the 112th Congress, the Secretary of the Senate—

(1) shall publicly post on-line on the website of the Senate each report in a searchable, itemized format as required under this section;

(2) shall issue each report required under this section in electronic form; and

(3) may issue each report required under this section in other forms at the discretion of the Secretary of the Senate.

(Pub. L. 88–454, §105(a), Aug. 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 550; Pub. L. 88–656, Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1088; Pub. L. 94–303, title I, §118(b)(1), June 1, 1976, 90 Stat. 615; Pub. L. 102–392, title I, §6, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1707; Pub. L. 103–283, title I, §3(a), July 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 1426; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §204(54), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1738; Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(2) [title I, §1(a)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–95; Pub. L. 108–271, §8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814; Pub. L. 111–68, div. A, title I, §2, Oct. 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 2026.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 102 of this title, referred to in par. (1), was repealed by Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §204(52), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1737.

Sections 103 and 104 of this title, referred to in par. (1), were omitted from the Code.

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 104a of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

In par. (1), "section 3523(a) of title 31" substituted for "section 117(a) of the Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950 (31 U.S.C. 67(a))" on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, §4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.

Section is based on the first paragraph of section 105(a) of Pub. L. 88–454. Remainder of section 105(a) was classified to section 67 of former Title 31, which was repealed by Pub. L. 97–258, §5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, and reenacted as section 3523 of Title 31, Money and Finance.

Amendments

2009—Par. (1). Pub. L. 111–68, §2(1), substituted "may" for "shall" in last sentence.

Par. (6). Pub. L. 111–68, §2(2), added par. (6).

2004—Par. (1). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted "Government Accountability Office" for "General Accounting Office".

2000—Par. (5). Pub. L. 106–554 added par. (5).

1996—Par. (1). Pub. L. 104–186 substituted "Chief Administrative Officer" for "Clerk" in two places.

1994—Par. (4). Pub. L. 103–283 added par. (4).

1992—Par. (3). Pub. L. 102–392 added par. (3).

1976—Pub. L. 94–303 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).

1964—Pub. L. 88–656 provided that information regarding persons paid by voucher for appearances as a witness before any committee of Congress in executive session shall not be included in semiannual report except for date of payment, voucher number, and amount paid, however, any information so excluded shall be included in next succeeding semiannual period.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2000 Amendment

Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(2) [title I, §1(b)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–96, provided that:

"(1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (2), the amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 21, 2000].

"(2) First report after enactment.—The Secretary of the Senate may elect to compile and submit the report for the semiannual period during which the date of enactment of this section occurs, as if the amendment made by this section had not been enacted."

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–283 effective with respect to reports and statements covering periods beginning on and after Oct. 1, 1994, and appropriations made and obligations incurred on and after such date, see section 3(c) of Pub. L. 103–283, set out as a note under section 504 of this title.

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which the report required by this section is listed on page 1), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.

Inapplicability of Section to House of Representatives

Provisions of this section requiring submission and printing of statements and reports not applicable to the House of Representatives, see section 5535(e) of this title.

1 See Inapplicability of Section to House of Representatives note below.

2 See References in Text note below.
2 U.S.C. § 84a (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 84a: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 84a was editorially reclassified as section 5561 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 661b (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 17A: CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS / Subchapter III: CREDIT REFORM / Section 661b: OMB and CBO analysis, coordination, and review
OMB and CBO analysis, coordination, and review
Status: in_force

(a) In general

For the executive branch, the Director shall be responsible for coordinating the estimates required by this subchapter. The Director shall consult with the agencies that administer direct loan or loan guarantee programs.

(b) Delegation

The Director may delegate to agencies authority to make estimates of costs. The delegation of authority shall be based upon written guidelines, regulations, or criteria consistent with the definitions in this subchapter.

(c) Coordination with Congressional Budget Office

In developing estimation guidelines, regulations, or criteria to be used by Federal agencies, the Director shall consult with the Director of the Congressional Budget Office.

(d) Improving cost estimates

The Director and the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall coordinate the development of more accurate data on historical performance of direct loan and loan guarantee programs. They shall annually review the performance of outstanding direct loans and loan guarantees to improve estimates of costs. The Office of Management and Budget and the Congressional Budget Office shall have access to all agency data that may facilitate the development and improvement of estimates of costs.

(e) Historical credit program costs

The Director shall review, to the extent possible, historical data and develop the best possible estimates of adjustments that would convert aggregate historical budget data to credit reform accounting.

(f) Administrative costs

The Director and the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall each analyze and report to Congress on differences in long-term administrative costs for credit programs versus grant programs by January 31, 1992. Their reports shall recommend to Congress any changes, if necessary, in the treatment of administrative costs under credit reform accounting.

(Pub. L. 93–344, title V, §503, as added Pub. L. 101–508, title XIII, §13201(a), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–611.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 503 of Pub. L. 93–344, title V, July 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 321, was classified to section 701 of former Title 31, prior to repeal and reenactment in section 1552(a) of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, the first section of which enacted Title 31.
2 U.S.C. § 293 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 10: CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 293: Compensation schedules
Compensation schedules
Status: in_force

(a)(1) The Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives (hereinafter referred to as the "committee") shall establish and maintain, and, from time to time, may revise, for positions to which this chapter applies (other than positions within the purview of subsection (b) of this section the compensation for which is fixed and adjusted from time to time in accordance with prevailing rates), a compensation schedule of per annum rates, which shall be known as the "House Employees Schedule" and for which the symbol shall be "HS", subject to the following provisions:

(A) Such schedule shall be composed of such number of compensation levels as the committee deems appropriate.

(B) Each compensation level shall consist of twelve compensation steps.

(C) The per annum rate of compensation for each compensation step of each compensation level shall be in such amount as the committee deems appropriate, except that the per annum rate of compensation for the maximum compensation step of the highest compensation level shall not exceed the maximum rate of compensation authorized by chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5.

(2) The rates of compensation for such positions shall be in accordance with such schedule.

(b) The committee shall establish and maintain, and, from time to time, may revise, for positions under the Clerk, the Sergeant at Arms, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Inspector General of the House of Representatives, the compensation for which, in the judgment of the committee, should be fixed and adjusted from time to time in accordance with prevailing rates, a compensation schedule providing for per annum or per hour rates, or both, established in accordance with prevailing rates and consisting of such number of compensation levels and steps as the committee deems appropriate, which shall be known as the "House Wage Schedule" and for which the symbol shall be "HWS". The rates of compensation for such positions shall be in accordance with such schedule. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, for purposes of applying the adjustment made by the committee under this subsection for 2002 and each succeeding year (other than any period during which a memorandum of understanding described in section 2168(a) of this title is in effect), positions under the Chief Administrative Officer shall include positions of the United States Capitol telephone exchange under the Chief Administrative Officer.

(Pub. L. 88–652, §4, Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 104–53, title I, §108(2), Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 522; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §209(1), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1743; Pub. L. 107–68, title III, §310, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 592; Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title II, §215(d), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3198.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 88–652, Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1079, known as the House Employees Position Classification Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 291 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

2004—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–447 in last sentence substituted "succeeding year (other than any period during which a memorandum of understanding described in section 2168(a) of this title is in effect)," for "succeeding year,".

2001—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–68 inserted at end "Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, for purposes of applying the adjustment made by the committee under this subsection for 2002 and each succeeding year, positions under the Chief Administrative Officer shall include positions of the United States Capitol telephone exchange under the Chief Administrative Officer."

1996—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 104–186 substituted "House Oversight" for "House Administration".

1995—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–53 substituted "Chief Administrative Officer, and the Inspector General" for "Doorkeeper, and the Postmaster,".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6, 1999.

Effective Date of 2004 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 108–447 applicable with respect to fiscal year 2005 and each succeeding fiscal year, see section 2168(f) of this title.

Effective Date

Section effective Jan. 1, 1965, see section 17 of Pub. L. 88–652, set out as a note under section 291 of this title.

Increases in Compensation

Increases in compensation for House officers and employees under authority of Federal Salary Act of 1967 (Pub. L. 90–206), Federal Pay Comparability Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91–656), and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1988 (Pub. L. 100–202), see sections 4531 and 4532 of this title, and Salary Directives of Speaker of the House, set out as notes under those sections.
2 U.S.C. § 1825 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 28: ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL / Subchapter II: GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES / Section 1825: Repealed. Pub. L. 110-437, title V, §501(b)(2), Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4997
Repealed. Pub. L. 110-437, title V, §501(b)(2), Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4997
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, §1305, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2242, related to CVC maintenance.
2 U.S.C. § 2231 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 31: CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER / Subchapter III: CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER REVOLVING FUND / Section 2231: Establishment and accounts
Establishment and accounts
Status: in_force

There is established in the Treasury of the United States a revolving fund to be known as the Capitol Visitor Center Revolving Fund (in this section referred to as the "Fund"), consisting of the following individual accounts:

(1) The Gift Shop Account.

(2) The Miscellaneous Receipts Account.

(Pub. L. 110–437, title III, §301, Oct. 20, 2008, 122 Stat. 4989.)
2 U.S.C. § 665 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 17A: CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS / Subchapter IV: BUDGET AGREEMENT ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS / Section 665: Repealed. Pub. L. 105-33, title X, §10118(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 695
Repealed. Pub. L. 105-33, title X, §10118(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 695
Status: repealed

Section 665, Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, §601, as added Pub. L. 101–508, title XIII, §13111, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–602; amended Pub. L. 103–66, title XIV, §14002(a), (b), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 683, defined terms and provided for points of order in cases where measures would exceed discretionary spending limits.

A prior section 601 of Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, July 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 323, was classified to section 11 of former Title 31, prior to repeal and reenactment as sections 1105(a)(15), 1106(b), and 1108(d) of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, the first section of which enacted Title 31.

Section 665a, Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, §602, as added Pub. L. 101–508, title XIII, §13111, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–603; amended Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXI, §310001(f)(1), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2103, related to committee allocations and enforcement.

A prior section 602 of Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, July 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 324, was classified to section 11 of former Title 31, prior to repeal and reenactment as section 1106(a) of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, the first section of which enacted Title 31.

Section 665b, Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, §603, as added Pub. L. 101–508, title XIII, §13111, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–605, related to consideration of legislation before adoption of budget resolution for that fiscal year.

A prior section 603 of Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, July 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 324, was classified to section 11 of former Title 31, prior to repeal and reenactment in section 1105(a)(1)–(14) of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, the first section of which enacted Title 31.

Section 665c, Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, §604, as added Pub. L. 101–508, title XIII, §13111, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–605, related to reconciliation directives regarding pay-as-you-go requirements.

A prior section 604 of Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, July 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 324, was classified to section 11 of former Title 31, prior to repeal and reenactment in section 1105(a)(1)–(14) of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, the first section of which enacted Title 31.

Section 665d, Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, §605, as added Pub. L. 101–508, title XIII, §13111, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–606, related to application of section 642 of this title and points of order in Senate for measures exceeding specified maximum deficit amount.

A prior section 605 of Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, July 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 325, was classified to section 11a of former Title 31, prior to repeal and reenactment in section 1109 of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, the first section of which enacted Title 31.

Section 665e, Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, §606, as added Pub. L. 101–508, title XIII, §13111, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–606; amended Pub. L. 104–121, title I, §103(c), Mar. 29, 1996, 110 Stat. 849; Pub. L. 104–193, title II, §211(d)(5)(C), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2192, related to 5-year budget resolutions and requirement that budget resolutions conform to Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

A prior section 606 of Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, July 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 325, was classified to section 661 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–177, title II, §223, Dec. 12, 1985, 99 Stat. 1060.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Pub. L. 93–344, title VI, §607, as added by Pub. L. 101–508, title XIII, §13111, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–607, and amended by Pub. L. 103–66, title XIV, §14002(c)(3)(B), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 684, provided that title VI of Pub. L. 93–344, enacting this subchapter, was effective Nov. 5, 1990, and was applicable to fiscal years 1991 to 1998, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–33, title X, §10118(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 695.
2 U.S.C. § 89a (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 89a: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 89a was editorially reclassified as section 4559 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 6538 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 65: SENATE OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter II: SECRETARY OF THE SENATE / Section 6538: Employment of additional administrative assistants
Employment of additional administrative assistants
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Senate is authorized to employ such administrative assistants as may be necessary in order to carry out the provisions of this Act under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.

(Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title II, §244, 60 Stat. 839; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §204(18), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1732.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, means act Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, 60 Stat. 812, known as the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 74b of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Amendments

1996—Pub. L. 104–186 substituted "is" for "and the Clerk of the House are" and "the jurisdiction of the Secretary" for "their respective jurisdictions".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Aug. 2, 1946, see section 245 of act Aug. 2, 1946, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1402a (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 24: CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY / Subchapter IV: ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL DISPUTE-RESOLUTION PROCEDURES / Section 1402a: Preliminary review of claims
Preliminary review of claims
Status: in_force

(a) Preliminary review by hearing officer

(1) Appointment

Not later than 7 days after transmission to the employing office of a claim pursuant to section 1402(b) of this title, the Executive Director shall appoint a hearing officer to conduct a preliminary review of the claim.

(2) Process for appointment

The Executive Director shall appoint a hearing officer under this subsection in the same manner and in accordance with the same requirements and procedures applicable to the appointment of a hearing officer under section 1405(c) of this title.

(b) Assessments required

In conducting a preliminary review of a claim under this section, the hearing officer shall assess each of the following:

(1) Whether the claimant is a covered employee authorized to obtain relief relating to the claim under this subchapter.

(2) Whether the office which is the subject of the claim is an employing office under this chapter.

(3) Whether the individual filing the claim has met the applicable deadlines for filing the claim under this subchapter.

(4) The identification of factual and legal issues involved with respect to the claim.

(5) The specific relief sought by the individual.

(6) Whether, on the basis of the assessments made under paragraphs (1) through (5), the individual filing the claim is a covered employee who has stated a claim for which, if the allegations contained in the claim are true, relief may be granted under this subchapter.

(7) The potential for the settlement of the claim without a formal hearing as provided under section 1405 of this title or a civil action as provided under section 1408 of this title.

(c) Report on review

(1) Report

Not later than 30 days after a claim is filed under section 1402 of this title, the hearing officer shall submit to the individual filing the claim and the office which is the subject of the claim a report on the preliminary review conducted under this section, and shall include in the report the hearing officer's determination as to whether the individual is a covered employee who has stated a claim for which relief may be granted under this subchapter (as described in paragraph (6) of subsection (b)). The submission of the report shall conclude the preliminary review.

(2) Extension of deadline

The hearing officer may (upon notice to the individual filing the claim and the employing office which is the subject of the claim) use an additional period of not to exceed 30 days to conclude the preliminary review.

(d) Effect of determination of failure to state claim for which relief may be granted

If the hearing officer's report on the preliminary review of a claim under subsection (c) includes the determination that the individual filing the claim is not a covered employee or has not stated a claim for which relief may be granted under this subchapter—

(1) the individual (including an individual who is a Library claimant, as defined in section 1401(d)(1) of this title) may not obtain a formal hearing with respect to the claim as provided under section 1405 of this title; and

(2) the hearing officer shall provide the individual and the Executive Director with a written notice that the individual may file a civil action with respect to the claim in accordance with section 1408 of this title.

(e) Transmission of report on preliminary review of certain claims to congressional ethics committees

In the case of a hearing officer's report under subsection (c) on the preliminary review of a claim alleging a violation described in section 1415(d)(1)(A) of this title, the hearing officer shall transmit the report to—

(1) the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, in the case of such an act by a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress); or

(2) the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate, in the case of such an act by a Senator.

(Pub. L. 104–1, title IV, §403, as added Pub. L. 115–397, title I, §103(a), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5303.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 403 of Pub. L. 104–1 was renumbered section 404 and is classified to section 1403 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective upon expiration of the 180-day period beginning on Dec. 21, 2018, with provisions for effect on pending proceedings, see section 401 of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note under section 1301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 658a (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 17A: CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS / Subchapter II: FISCAL PROCEDURES / Section 658a: Exclusions
Exclusions
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to any provision in a bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report before Congress that—

(1) enforces constitutional rights of individuals;

(2) establishes or enforces any statutory rights that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or disability;

(3) requires compliance with accounting and auditing procedures with respect to grants or other money or property provided by the Federal Government;

(4) provides for emergency assistance or relief at the request of any State, local, or tribal government or any official of a State, local, or tribal government;

(5) is necessary for the national security or the ratification or implementation of international treaty obligations;

(6) the President designates as emergency legislation and that the Congress so designates in statute; or

(7) relates to the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under title II of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.] (including taxes imposed by sections 3101(a) and 3111(a) of title 26 (relating to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance)).

(Pub. L. 93–344, title IV, §422, as added Pub. L. 104–4, title I, §101(a)(2), Mar. 22, 1995, 109 Stat. 53.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Social Security Act, referred to in par. (7), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Title II of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§401 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, or on the date 90 days after appropriations are made available as authorized under section 1516 of this title, whichever is earlier, and applicable to legislation considered on and after such date, see section 110 of Pub. L. 104–4, set out as a note under section 1511 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 41 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 3: COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS / Section 41: Repealed. Pub. L. 104-186, title II, §203(9)(A), (10), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1726
Repealed. Pub. L. 104-186, title II, §203(9)(A), (10), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1726
Status: repealed

Section 41, R.S. §43, provided that no Member or Delegate was entitled to any allowance for newspapers.

Section 42, based on H. Res. No. 420, Ninety-second Congress, May 18, 1971, enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 92–184, ch. IV, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 636, related to furnishing of postage stamps to Members, committees, and officers of House of Representatives.

A prior section 42, R.S. §44, which proscribed compensation or allowance to Senators, Representatives, or Delegates for postage, was repealed by Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §203(11), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1726. See sections 6116 and 6117 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Applicability of Prohibition During Ninety-fifth Congress

Section 302(c) of H. Res. No. 287, Ninety-fifth Congress, Mar. 2, 1977, enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 95–94, title I, §115, Aug. 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 668, which provided that former section 41 of this title was to have no effect during the Ninety-fifth Congress, was repealed by Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §203(9)(B), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1726.
2 U.S.C. § 112a (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 112a: Repealed. Pub. L. 91-139, §2(a), Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 291
Repealed. Pub. L. 91-139, §2(a), Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 291
Status: repealed

For subject matter of former sections 112a to 112d of this title, see section 5536 of this title.

Section 112a, acts Mar. 25, 1953, ch. 10, §1, 67 Stat. 7; Mar. 25, 1955, ch. 15, §§1, 2, 69 Stat. 13; Feb. 25, 1956, ch. 72, §1, 70 Stat. 30; July 26, 1961, Pub. L. 87–107, §1, 75 Stat. 221; Aug. 13, 1965, Pub. L. 89–122, 79 Stat. 517; Nov. 8, 1965, Pub. L. 89–342, 79 Stat. 1302, authorized electrical and mechanical office equipment for House Members, officers, and committees.

Section 112a–1, act Mar. 25, 1953, ch. 10, §2, as added Feb. 25, 1956, ch. 72, §2, 70 Stat. 31; amended July 26, 1961, Pub. L. 87–107, §2, 75 Stat. 221; Oct. 9, 1965, Pub. L. 89–248, 79 Stat. 968; Oct. 24, 1967, Pub. L. 90–116, 81 Stat. 337, related to supply of additional typewriters.

Section 112a–2, act Mar. 25, 1953, ch. 10, §3, as added Feb. 25, 1956, ch. 72, §2, 70 Stat. 31, provided for payment for equipment supplied.

Section 112b, act Mar. 25, 1953, ch. 10, §4, formerly §2, 67 Stat. 8, renumbered §4, Feb. 25, 1956, ch. 72, §2, 70 Stat. 31, provided for registration and ownership of equipment supplied.

Section 112c, act Mar. 25, 1953, ch. 10, §6, formerly §4, 67 Stat. 8, renumbered §6, Feb. 25, 1956, ch. 72, §2, 70 Stat. 31, defined "Member".

Section 112d, act Mar. 25, 1953, ch. 10, §7, formerly §5, 67 Stat. 8, renumbered §7, Feb. 25, 1956, ch. 72, §2, 70 Stat. 31, related to the issuance of rules and regulations.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective at beginning of first calendar month which commenced on or after Dec. 5, 1969, see section 3 of Pub. L. 91–139, set out as an Effective Date note under section 5536 of this title.

Savings Provision

Pub. L. 91–139, §2(b), Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 291, provided that: "The repeal by subsection (a) of this section of the joint resolution of March 25, 1953 [sections 112a to 112d of this title], does not deprive any Member, officer, or committee of the House of Representatives, or the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico, of entitlement to the continued possession and use of office equipment furnished, under any provision of that joint resolution, to that Member, officer, committee, or the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico, and in use on the effective date of this Act [see Effective Date note set out under section 5536 of this title]. However, the total value (less allowance for depreciation) of that equipment furnished to a Member or the Resident Commissioner under the first section and section 2 of the joint resolution of March 25, 1953, while in use by that Member or the Resident Commissioner on and after the effective date of this Act shall be taken into account for the purpose of determining the total value of equipment in use at any one time in the office of the Member or the Resident Commissioner under the regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration under the first section of this Act [section 5536 of this title]."
2 U.S.C. § 1607 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 26: DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES / Section 1607: Rules of construction
Rules of construction
Status: in_force

(a) Constitutional rights

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or interfere with—

(1) the right to petition the Government for the redress of grievances;

(2) the right to express a personal opinion; or

(3) the right of association,

protected by the first amendment to the Constitution.

(b) Prohibition of activities

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit, or to authorize any court to prohibit, lobbying activities or lobbying contacts by any person or entity, regardless of whether such person or entity is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(c) Audit and investigations

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to grant general audit or investigative authority to the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

(Pub. L. 104–65, §8, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 699.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act" meaning Pub. L. 104–65, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 691, known as the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, see section 24 of Pub. L. 104–65, set out as a note under section 1601 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 179w (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 5: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS / Section 179w: Effective date
Effective date
Status: in_force

The provisions of sections 179l to 179w of this title shall apply to any copy of any film, including those copies of films selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry under the National Film Preservation Act of 1988 and the National Film Preservation Act of 1992, except that any film so selected under either Act shall be deemed to have been selected for the National Film Registry under sections 179l to 179w of this title.

(Pub. L. 104–285, title I, §113, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3382; Pub. L. 109–9, title III, §302(e), Apr. 27, 2005, 119 Stat. 226; Pub. L. 110–336, §3(a)(1)(B), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3727.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The National Film Preservation Act of 1988, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 100–446, title I, §§1–13, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1782–1788, which was classified to sections 178 to 178l of this title and was repealed by Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §214, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 272.

The National Film Preservation Act of 1992, referred to in text, is title II of Pub. L. 102–307, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 267, which was classified principally to sections 179 to 179k of this title and was repealed by Pub. L. 104–285, title I, §114, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3382.

Amendments

2008—Pub. L. 110–336 struck out the first sentence which read as follows: "The provisions of sections 179l to 179w of this title shall be effective for 13 years beginning on October 11, 1996."

2005—Pub. L. 109–9 substituted "13 years" for "7 years".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–336 effective as if included in the enactment of the National Film Preservation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title I, see section 3(a)(1)(C) of Pub. L. 110–336, set out as a note under section 179v of this title.

Effective Date Extension

Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, §1205(a), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3189, provided that title I of Pub. L. 104–285, which enacted sections 179l to 179w of this title and repealed sections 179 to 179k of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 179 of this title, was to be effective through fiscal year 2005, notwithstanding former provision of this section which provided that title I was effective for only 7 years beginning on Oct. 11, 1996.
2 U.S.C. § 95d (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 95d: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 95d was editorially reclassified as section 5508 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 471 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 15: OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT / Section 471: Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

The Congress hereby finds and declares that:

(a) As technology continues to change and expand rapidly, its applications are—

(1) large and growing in scale; and

(2) increasingly extensive, pervasive, and critical in their impact, beneficial and adverse, on the natural and social environment.

(b) Therefore, it is essential that, to the fullest extent possible, the consequences of technological applications be anticipated, understood, and considered in determination of public policy on existing and emerging national problems.

(c) The Congress further finds that:

(1) the Federal agencies presently responsible directly to the Congress are not designed to provide the legislative branch with adequate and timely information, independently developed, relating to the potential impact of technological applications, and

(2) the present mechanisms of the Congress do not and are not designed to provide the legislative branch with such information.

(d) Accordingly, it is necessary for the Congress to—

(1) equip itself with new and effective means for securing competent, unbiased information concerning the physical, biological, economic, social, and political effects of such applications; and

(2) utilize this information, whenever appropriate, as one factor in the legislative assessment of matters pending before the Congress, particularly in those instances where the Federal Government may be called upon to consider support for, or management or regulation of, technological applications.

(Pub. L. 92–484, §2, Oct. 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 797.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 92–484, §1, Oct. 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 797, provided: "That this Act [enacting this chapter and amending section 1862 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the 'Technology Assessment Act of 1972'."

Termination of Office of Technology Assessment

Pub. L. 104–53, title I, §§113, 114, Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 526, provided that:

"Sec. 113. Upon enactment of this Act [Nov. 19, 1995] all employees of the Office of Technology Assessment for 183 days preceding termination of employment who are terminated as a result of the elimination of the Office and who are not otherwise gainfully employed may continue to be paid by the Office of Technology Assessment at their respective salaries for a period not to exceed 60 calendar days following the employee's date of termination or until the employee becomes otherwise gainfully employed whichever is earlier. Any day for which a former employee receives a payment under this section shall be counted as Federal service for purposes of determining entitlement to benefits, including retirement, annual and sick leave earnings, and health and life insurance. A statement in writing to the Director of the Office of Technology Assessment or his designee by any such employee that he was not gainfully employed during such period or the portion thereof for which payment is claimed shall be accepted as prima facie evidence that he was not so employed.

"Sec. 114. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended [see chapters 1 to 11 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of Title 41, Public Contracts], or any other provision of law, upon the abolition of the Office of Technology Assessment, all records and property of the Office (including the Unix system, all computer hardware and software, all library collections and research materials, and all photocopying equipment), shall be under the administrative control of the Architect of the Capitol. Not later than December 31, 1995, the Architect shall submit a proposal to transfer such records and property to appropriate support agencies of the Legislative Branch which request such transfer, and shall carry out such transfer subject to the approval of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate."
2 U.S.C. § 81a (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 81a: Repealed. Pub. L. 104-186, title II, §204(27)-(29), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1734
Repealed. Pub. L. 104-186, title II, §204(27)-(29), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1734
Status: repealed

Section 81a, act July 26, 1949, ch. 366, 63 Stat. 482, related to audits and reports of fiscal records of Sergeant at Arms of House.

Section 81b, based on H. Res. No. 465, Eighty-fourth Congress, Apr. 11, 1956, enacted into permanent law by act June 27, 1956, ch. 453, title I, §103, 70 Stat. 370, related to payment from House contingent fund for restoration or adjustment of trust fund account of Sergeant at Arms.

Section 81c, based on H. Res. No. 144, Eighty-fifth Congress, Feb. 7, 1957, enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 85–75, title I, §103, July 1, 1957, 71 Stat. 256, related to purchase of and payment for insurance of office funds of Sergeant at Arms of House.
2 U.S.C. § 1845 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 28: ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL / Subchapter III: PERSONNEL / Section 1845: Effect on existing law
Effect on existing law
Status: in_force

(a) All provisions of law inconsistent with sections 1841 to 1846 of this title are hereby superseded to the extent of the inconsistency.

(b) Sections 5504 and 6101(a)(5) of title 5 shall apply to employees of the House and Senate Restaurants who are paid at per annum rates of pay as long as such employees are under the supervision of the Architect of the Capitol as an agent of the House or Senate, respectively, as the case may be.

(Pub. L. 91–510, title IV, §485, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1197.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was classified to section 166b–1e of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective immediately prior to noon on Jan. 3, 1971, see section 601(1) of Pub. L. 91–510, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 4301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 2003 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 30: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CAPITOL COMPLEX / Subchapter I: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 2003: Speaker as member of House Office Building commission
Speaker as member of House Office Building commission
Status: in_force

The Speaker shall continue a member of the commission in control of said building until his successor as Speaker is elected or his term as a Representative in Congress shall have expired.

(Mar. 4, 1911, ch. 240, 36 Stat. 1306.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was classified to section 176 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.

Section is based on act Mar. 4, 1911, popularly known as the "Deficiency Appropriation Act, fiscal year 1911".
2 U.S.C. § 4913 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 49: CONGRESSIONAL PAGES / Subchapter II: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 4913: Regulations of Page Board
Regulations of Page Board
Status: in_force

The Page Board shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out sections 4911 to 4913 of this title.

(Pub. L. 97–377, title I, §127, Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1914.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 88b–4 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Section is based on section 3 of House Resolution No. 611, Ninety-seventh Congress, Nov. 30, 1982, which was enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 97–377.
2 U.S.C. § 190l (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 6: CONGRESSIONAL AND COMMITTEE PROCEDURE; INVESTIGATIONS / Section 190l: Private claims pending before Congress; taking of testimony
Private claims pending before Congress; taking of testimony
Status: in_force

Any committee of either House of Congress before which any private claim against the United States may at any time be pending, being first thereto authorized by the House appointing them, may order testimony to be taken, and books and papers to be examined, and copies thereof proved, before any standing master in chancery within the judicial district where such testimony or evidence is to be taken. Such master in chancery, upon receiving a copy of the order of such committee, signed by its chairman, setting forth the time and place when and where such examination is to be had, the questions to be investigated, and, so far as may be known to the committee, the names of the witnesses to be examined on the part of the United States, and the general nature of the books, papers, and documents to be proved, if known, shall proceed to give to such private parties reasonable notice of the time and place of such examination, unless such notice shall have been or shall be given by such committee or its chairman, or by the attorney or agent of the United States, or waived by such private party. And such master shall issue subpoenas for such witnesses as may have been named in the order of such committee, and such others as the agent or other representative of the United States hereinafter mentioned shall request. And he shall also issue subpoenas at the request of such private party, or parties, for such witnesses within such judicial district as they may desire: Provided, That the United States shall not be liable for the fees of any officer for serving any subpoena for any private party, nor for the fees of any witness on behalf of such party. Said committee may inform the United States attorney for the district where the testimony is to be taken of the time, place, and object of such examination, and request his attendance in behalf of the Government in conducting such examination, in which case it shall be his duty to attend in person, or by an assistant employed by him, to conduct such examination on the part of the United States, or such committee may, at its option, appoint an agent or attorney, or one of its own members, for that purpose, as they may deem best; and in that event, if the committee shall not be unanimous, the minority of the committee may also appoint such agent or attorney or member of such committee to attend and take part in such examination.

(Feb. 3, 1879, ch. 40, §1, 20 Stat. 278; Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, §291, 36 Stat. 1167; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §1, 62 Stat. 909.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

This section and section 190m of this title were an act entitled "An act to provide for taking testimony, to be used before Congress, in cases of private claims against the United States."

The original text referred to "any standing master in chancery of the circuit of the United States within the judicial district where such testimony or evidence is to be taken." The words "of the circuit of the United States" were omitted as inappropriate since the abolition of circuit courts by act Mar. 3, 1911.

Section was formerly classified to section 229 of Title 31 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §1, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Act June 25, 1948, eff. Sept. 1, 1948, substituted "United States attorney" for "district attorney of the United States". See section 541 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and Historical and Revision Notes thereunder.
2 U.S.C. § 179 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 5: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS / Section 179: Repealed. Pub. L. 104-285, title I, §114, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3382
Repealed. Pub. L. 104-285, title I, §114, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3382
Status: repealed

Section 179, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §202, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 267, required Librarian of Congress to establish National Film Registry for purpose of maintaining and preserving culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant films.

Section 179a, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §203, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 267, required Librarian of Congress to conduct study of film preservation, to establish film preservation program and guidelines and procedures for inclusion of films in National Film Registry, and to report to Congress on films selected and activities undertaken.

Section 179b, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §204, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 268, related to establishment of National Film Preservation Board and provided for number and appointment of members, chairperson, term of office, quorum, basic pay, meetings, and conflict of interest.

Section 179c, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §205, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 270, related to responsibilities and powers of Board, including consultation with Librarian with respect to inclusion of films in Registry, consideration of films nominated for inclusion in Registry, and general powers.

Section 179d, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §206, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 270, related to National Film Registry Collection of Library of Congress, including provisions relating to acquisition of archival quality copies and additional materials, ownership of copies and additional materials by United States, and maintenance of and access to Collection.

Section 179e, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §207, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 271, related to seal of National Film Registry.

Section 179f, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §208, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 271, provided that district courts of United States were to have jurisdiction to prevent and restrain unlawful use of seal.

Section 179g, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §209, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 271, provided that remedies provided in section 179f were to be exclusive.

Section 179h, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §210, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 271, authorized Librarian to appoint and fix pay of staff and to procure services of experts and consultants.

Section 179i, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §211, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 271, defined terms for purpose of sections 179 to 179k of this title.

Section 179j, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §212, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 272, authorized to be appropriated to Librarian necessary sums to carry out sections 179 to 179k of this title.

Section 179k, Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §213, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 272, provided that sections 179 to 179k of this title were effective for 4 years beginning June 26, 1992, and applicable to any copy of any film, including copies of films selected for inclusion in National Film Registry under National Film Preservation Act of 1988.

For similar provisions, see section 179l et seq. of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §201, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 267, which provided that title II of Pub. L. 102–307, which enacted sections 179 to 179k of this title and repealed sections 178 to 178l of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 178 of this title, was to be cited as the "National Film Preservation Act of 1992", was repealed by Pub. L. 104–285, title I, §114, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3382.
2 U.S.C. § 28 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 2: ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESS / Section 28: Parliamentary precedents of House of Representatives
Parliamentary precedents of House of Representatives
Status: in_force

(a) Periodic compilation; other useful materials; index digest; date of completion

The Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives, at the beginning of the fifth fiscal year following the completion and publication of the parliamentary precedents of the House authorized by the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1966 (79 Stat. 270; Public Law 89–90), and at the beginning of each fifth fiscal year thereafter, shall commence the compilation and preparation for printing of the parliamentary precedents of the House of Representatives, together with such other materials as may be useful in connection therewith, and an index digest of such precedents and other materials. Each such compilation and preparation for printing of the parliamentary precedents of the House shall be completed by the close of the fiscal year immediately following the fiscal year in which such work is commenced.

(b) Form, number, and distribution of compilation

As so compiled and prepared, such precedents and other materials and index digest shall be printed on pages of such size, and in such type and format, as the Parliamentarian may determine and shall be printed in such numbers and for such distribution as may be provided by law enacted prior to printing.

(c) Appointment and compensation of personnel; utilization of services of personnel of Federal agencies

For the purpose of carrying out each such compilation and preparation, the Parliamentarian may—

(1) subject to the approval of the Speaker, appoint (as employees of the House of Representatives) clerical and other personnel and fix their respective rates of pay; and

(2) utilize the services of personnel of the Library of Congress and the Government Publishing Office.

(Pub. L. 91–510, title III, §331, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1186; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, §1301(b), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1966, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 89–90, July 27, 1965, 79 Stat. 265. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Government Publishing Office" substituted for "Government Printing Office" in subsec. (c)(2) on authority of section 1301(b) of Pub. L. 113–235, set out as a note preceding section 301 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.

Effective Date

Section effective immediately prior to noon on Jan. 3, 1971, see section 601(1) of Pub. L. 91–510, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 4301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 5322 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 53: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEMBERS / Subchapter II: EMPLOYEES / Section 5322: Lyndon Baines Johnson congressional interns
Lyndon Baines Johnson congressional interns
Status: in_force

(a) Hiring authority of House Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners; allowance for payment of compensation

Until otherwise provided by law and notwithstanding any other provision of law, each Member of, Delegate to, and Resident Commissioner in, the House of Representatives is authorized to hire for two months in any year one additional employee to be known as a Lyndon Baines Johnson congressional intern in honor of the former President. Each such intern shall be a student or a teacher and certified as such under subsection (b) of this section. Each such Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner shall have available for payment of compensation to such intern a total allowance of $1,000, to be payable to such intern at a rate not to exceed $500 per month, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives. Such intern and such allowance shall be in addition to all personnel and allowances made available to such Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner under other provisions of law or other authority.

(b) Certification of intern status; filing

No person shall be paid compensation as a Lyndon Baines Johnson congressional intern who does not have on file with the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, at all times during the period of his employment as such intern, an appropriate certificate which is applicable to his intern status, as described below:

(1) if the intern is a student, a certificate that such intern was during the academic year immediately preceding his employment, a bona fide student at a college, university, or similar institution of higher learning; or

(2) if the intern is a teacher, a certificate that such intern was, in the year immediately preceding his employment, a bona fide teacher in government or social studies at a secondary school or a postsecondary school.

(c) Regulations by Committee on House Oversight

The Committee on House Oversight shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section.

(Pub. L. 93–245, ch. VI, Jan. 3, 1974, 87 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §204(6), (7), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1730.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 60g–2 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Section is based on section 1 of House Resolution No. 420, Ninety-third Congress, Sept. 18, 1973, which was enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 93–245.

Amendments

1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–186, §204(7)(A), substituted "applicable accounts of the House of Representatives" for "contingent fund of the House".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–186, §204(6), substituted "Chief Administrative Officer" for "Clerk".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–186, §204(7)(B), substituted "House Oversight" for "House Administration".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6, 1999.

Effective Date

Section 3 of House Resolution No. 420, Ninety-third Congress, as enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 93–245, ch. VI, Jan. 3, 1974, 87 Stat. 1079, provided that: "The provisions of this resolution [enacting this section and repealing House Resolution No. 416, Eighty-ninth Congress, formerly classified to section 60g–2 of this title] shall become effective on January 1, 1974."
2 U.S.C. § 6505 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 65: SENATE OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter I: GENERAL / Section 6505: Appropriations for contingent expenses of Senate; restrictions
Appropriations for contingent expenses of Senate; restrictions
Status: in_force

Appropriations made for contingent expenses of the Senate shall not be used for the payment of personal services except upon the express and specific authorization of the Senate in whose behalf such services are rendered. Nor shall such appropriations be used for any expenses not intimately and directly connected with the routine legislative business of the Senate, and the Government Accountability Office shall apply the provisions of this section in the settlement of the accounts of expenditures from said appropriations incurred for services or materials.

(Feb. 14, 1902, ch. 17, §1, 32 Stat. 26; June 10, 1921, ch. 18, title III, §304, 42 Stat. 24; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §204(45), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1737; Pub. L. 108–271, §8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 68–2 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section, and to section 671 of former Title 31, prior to the enactment of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §1, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877.

Section is based on provisions of proviso on 32 Stat. 26, act of Feb. 14, 1902, ch. 17, the Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act for the fiscal year 1902, as those provisions relate to appropriations for contingent expenses of Senate. Provisions of that proviso relating to appropriations for expenses of House of Representatives are classified to section 5506 of this title.

Amendments

1996—Pub. L. 104–186 amended provisions relating to appropriations for expenses of House. See Codification note above.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

"Government Accountability Office" substituted in text for "General Accounting Office" pursuant to section 8 of Pub. L. 108–271, set out as a note under section 702 of Title 31, Money and Finance, which redesignated the General Accounting Office and any references thereto as the Government Accountability Office. Previously, "General Accounting Office" substituted in text for "accounting officers of the Treasury" pursuant to act June 10, 1921, which transferred powers and duties of Comptroller, six auditors, and certain other employees of the Treasury to General Accounting Office. See section 701 et seq. of Title 31.
2 U.S.C. § 1881c (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 28: ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL / Subchapter V: CAPITOL-FLOWN FLAGS FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES / Section 1881c: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2028 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter, to be derived from amounts appropriated in each such fiscal year for the operation of the Architect of the Capitol, except that the aggregate amount appropriated to carry out this subchapter for all such fiscal years may not exceed $40,000.

(Pub. L. 114–156, §5, May 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 392; Pub. L. 117–328, div. I, title I, §131, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4929.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2022—Pub. L. 117–328 substituted "through 2028" for "through 2022".
2 U.S.C. § 439 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 14: FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS / Subchapter I: DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS / Section 439: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 439 was editorially reclassified as section 30113 of Title 52, Voting and Elections.
2 U.S.C. § 1535 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 25: UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM / Subchapter II: REGULATORY ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORM / Section 1535: Least burdensome option or explanation required
Least burdensome option or explanation required
Status: in_force

(a) In general

Except as provided in subsection (b), before promulgating any rule for which a written statement is required under section 1532 of this title, the agency shall identify and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives and from those alternatives select the least costly, most cost-effective or least burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule, for—

(1) State, local, and tribal governments, in the case of a rule containing a Federal intergovernmental mandate; and

(2) the private sector, in the case of a rule containing a Federal private sector mandate.

(b) Exception

The provisions of subsection (a) shall apply unless—

(1) the head of the affected agency publishes with the final rule an explanation of why the least costly, most cost-effective or least burdensome method of achieving the objectives of the rule was not adopted; or

(2) the provisions are inconsistent with law.

(c) OMB certification

No later than 1 year after March 22, 1995, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall certify to Congress, with a written explanation, agency compliance with this section and include in that certification agencies and rulemakings that fail to adequately comply with this section.

(Pub. L. 104–4, title II, §205, Mar. 22, 1995, 109 Stat. 66.)
2 U.S.C. § 282 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 9: OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL / Subchapter II: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 282: Legislative Counsel
Legislative Counsel
Status: in_force

The management, supervision, and administration of the Office are vested in the Legislative Counsel, who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the position. Any person so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the Speaker.

(Pub. L. 91–510, title V, §521, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1202.)
2 U.S.C. § 148 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 5: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS / Section 148: Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §1(l), 65 Stat. 701
Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §1(l), 65 Stat. 701
Status: repealed

Section, act Feb. 25, 1903, ch. 755, §1, 32 Stat. 865, related to transfer of books from executive departments to Library.
2 U.S.C. § 35 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 3: COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS / Section 35: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 35 was editorially reclassified as section 5302 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 117c (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 117c: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 117c was editorially reclassified as section 6632 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 6591 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 65: SENATE OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter III: SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF SENATE / Section 6591: Repealed. Pub. L. 116-94, div. E, title II, §212(a)(3)(H), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2776
Repealed. Pub. L. 116-94, div. E, title II, §212(a)(3)(H), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2776
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 88–426, title II, §203(g), Aug. 14, 1964, 78 Stat. 415; Pub. L. 93–371, §4, Aug. 13, 1974, 88 Stat. 429; Pub. L. 94–59, title I, §105, July 25, 1975, 89 Stat. 275; Pub. L. 116–94, div. E, title II, §212(a)(3)(A), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2775, related to compensation of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of Senate.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective on the later of the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2020, or the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after Dec. 20, 2019, see section 212(c) of Pub. L. 116–94, set out as a note under section 282b of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 5302 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 53: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEMBERS / Subchapter I: MEMBER PAY / Section 5302: Salaries payable monthly after taking oath
Salaries payable monthly after taking oath
Status: in_force

Each Member and Delegate, after he has taken and subscribed the required oath, is entitled to receive his salary at the end of each month.

(R.S. §39.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 35 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

R.S. §39 derived from Res. Mar. 29, 1867, No. 18, 15 Stat. 24.
2 U.S.C. § 656 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 17A: CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS / Subchapter II: FISCAL PROCEDURES / Section 656: Member User Group
Member User Group
Status: in_force

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, after consulting with the Minority Leader of the House, may appoint a Member User Group for the purpose of reviewing budgetary scorekeeping rules and practices of the House and advising the Speaker from time to time on the effect and impact of such rules and practices.

(Pub. L. 93–344, title IV, §406, formerly §407, as added Pub. L. 99–177, title II, §214, Dec. 12, 1985, 99 Stat. 1060; renumbered §406, Pub. L. 105–33, title X, §10116(c)(1), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 692.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 406 of Pub. L. 93–344 was renumbered section 405 and is classified to section 655 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Dec. 12, 1985, and applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1985, see section 275(a)(1) of Pub. L. 99–177, formerly set out as an Effective and Termination Dates note under section 900 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 112–25, title I, §104(a), Aug. 2, 2011, 125 Stat. 246.
2 U.S.C. § 1109 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 22: JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT / Section 1109: Authorization for appropriations
Authorization for appropriations
Status: in_force

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.

(Pub. L. 100–458, title I, §120, Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2176.)
2 U.S.C. § 176 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 5: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS / Section 176: Mass Book Deacidification Facility; operation by Librarian of Congress
Mass Book Deacidification Facility; operation by Librarian of Congress
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Librarian of Congress shall equip, furnish, operate, and maintain the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility.

(Pub. L. 98–427, §2, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1656.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Authorization To Construct Facility

Pub. L. 98–427, §1, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1656, provided: "That the Librarian of Congress is authorized and directed, subject to the supervision and construction authority of a Federal civilian or military agency, to construct the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility in accordance with the general design developed by the Library of Congress and reviewed by the Architect of the Capitol, as set forth in the document entitled 'Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility, Engineering, Design, and Cost Estimate and Drawings', dated December 1983. Such facility shall be constructed on Federal property within seventy-five miles of the United States Capitol Building."

Authorization of Appropriation

Pub. L. 98–427, §3, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1656, provided that: "There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1983, sums not to exceed $11,500,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act [enacting this section and a provision set out as a note under this section]."
2 U.S.C. § 1925 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 29: CAPITOL POLICE / Subchapter I: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 1925: Repealed. Pub. L. 111-145, §5(a)(2)(B), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 53
Repealed. Pub. L. 111-145, §5(a)(2)(B), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 53
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 92–51, July 9, 1971, 85 Stat. 130; Pub. L. 93–145, Nov. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 532; Pub. L. 93–371, §5, Aug. 13, 1974, 88 Stat. 430, related to emergency duty overtime pay from funds disbursed by Secretary of the Senate.

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was classified to section 206c of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
2 U.S.C. § 38 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 3: COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS / Section 38: Repealed. Pub. L. 104-186, title II, §203(4), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1725
Repealed. Pub. L. 104-186, title II, §203(4), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1725
Status: repealed

Section, R.S. §§49, 50; acts Jan. 20, 1874, ch. 11, 18 Stat. 4; Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 549, §4, 43 Stat. 1301, related to pay of Member dying after commencement of Congress. See section 5305 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 6618 (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 65: SENATE OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION / Subchapter III: SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF SENATE / Section 6618: Data processing equipment, software, and services
Data processing equipment, software, and services
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Sergeant at Arms, subject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration, is hereafter authorized to enter into multi-year contracts for data processing equipment, software, and services.

(Pub. L. 94–32, title I, June 12, 1975, 89 Stat. 182; Pub. L. 95–26, title I, §103, May 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 82.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 123c of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Section is from the Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1975.

Amendments

1977—Pub. L. 95–26 substituted "multi-year contracts for data processing equipment, software, and services" for "multi-year leases for automatic data processing equipment".
2 U.S.C. § 60m (2024) — Title 2: THE CONGRESS / Chapter 4: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Section 60m: Repealed. Pub. L. 104-1, title V, §504(b), Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 41
Repealed. Pub. L. 104-1, title V, §504(b), Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 41
Status: repealed

Section 60m, Pub. L. 103–3, title V, §501, Feb. 5, 1993, 107 Stat. 27; Pub. L. 103–283, title III, §312(f)(4), July 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 1447, related to family and medical leave for certain Senate employees. See section 1301 et seq. of this title.

Section 60n, Pub. L. 103–3, title V, §502, Feb. 5, 1993, 107 Stat. 28, related to family and medical leave for certain employees of House of Representatives. See section 1301 et seq. of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Savings Provision

Pub. L. 104–1, title V, §504(b), Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 41, provided in part that sections 60m and 60n of this title are repealed, except as provided in section 1435 of this title.