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H.R. 3448 (99th)

Congressional Foreign Travel Accountability Act of 1985

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Introduced

26 September 1985

Last action

1 October 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Accounts.

Sponsors

Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Long, Cathy (Mrs. Gillis) [D-LA-8], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6]

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Summary

Congressional Foreign Travel Accountability Act of 1985 - Prohibits the use of Federal funds for the expenses of foreign travel by Members of Congress or congressional officers or employees unless such expenses are paid out of a specific appropriation included in the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act or any supplement thereto. Requires such travel to be accomplished by the most economical means possible. Requires congressional committees to establish guidelines to avoid duplicative and unnecessary travel and to file quarterly reports on such travel for public inspection. Sets forth civil penalties for persons who use such reports for unlawful, commercial, or solicitation purposes.

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Timeline

  1. 26 September 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 September 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 September 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 October 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Accounts.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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