Resolution to provide that the establishment or adjustment of certain allowances to Members of the House of Representatives shall not take effect until approved by the House, to carry out certain reforms regarding allowances available to such Members and for other purposes.

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Provides that the House of Representatives shall approve by resolution any proposed action by the Committee on House Administration to fix or adjust any allowance for Members of the House of Representatives, the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico, and the Delegate from the District of Columbia in order for such proposed action to take effect. Directs that the allowance for stationery for each Member of the House of Representatives may not be withdrawn in cash by or on behalf of such Member. Requires that such allowance be used only to defray expenses incurred in connection with the performance of official duties by such Member. Provides that any portion of a Member's stationery allowance not expended at the close of any Congress shall be paid into the contingent fund of the House. Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to procure and furnish United States special delivery postage stamps and United States postage stamps for overseas delivery to each Representative and to the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico in an amount not exceeding $200 for each regular session of the Congress. Provides that any individual employed by a Member of the House may be paid from the clerk hire allowance only for duties and activities as may be necessary to assist such Members in carrying out their official duties. Prohibits any Member of the House from making expenditures from the compensation of such Member, or from any private source, to defray any expense relating to the official duties of such Member. Requires each Member of the House to transmit to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House, no later than April 30 of each year, a report of the net worth of such Member as of the close of the preceding year. Provides that any Member or employee who seeks reimbursement for actual transportation expenses shall submit sufficient documentation of such expenses to the Committee on House Administration. States that any information or records maintained by the Clerk of the House of Representatives relating to the amount of compensation paid to individuals employed by Members of the House shall be considered public records.

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  summary · EN · 24 June 1976

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