United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 294 (96th)
An original resolution relating to official expenses payable or reimbursable from a Senator's Official Office Expense Account.
Introduced
30 November 1979
Last action
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Status
Measure passed Senate, amended.
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Subjects
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14 January 2025
Summary
Declares that the following expenses are not considered official office expenses or other official expenses and reimbursement therefor may not be made from a Senator's official office expense account: (1) commuting expenses; (2) expenses incurred for the purchase of holiday greeting cards, flowers, trophies, awards, and certificates; (3) donations or gifts of any type; (4) dues or assessments; (5) expenses incurred for the purchase of radio or television time, or for space in newspaper or other print media; (6) expenses incurred by an individual who is not an employee; (7) travel expenses incurred by an employee which are not reimbursable under the Supplemental Appropriations Act; (8) relocation expenses incurred by an employee in connection with the commencement or termination of employment or a change of duty station; and (9) compensation paid to an individual for personal services performed in a normal employer-employee relationship. Prohibits payment of or reimbursement for the following whether or not such expenses constitute official office expenses or other official expenses: (1) expenses incurred for entertainment or meals; (2) payment of additional salary or compensation to an employee; and (3) expenses incurred for maintenance or care of private vehicles.
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3 official files
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 29 April 1980
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 31 January 1980
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 30 November 1979
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/294
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/sres/294