H.Res. 580 (112th): To prohibit the use of the Members’ Representational Allowance for air travel expenses of any individual unless the individual provides an itemized description of the expenses, including the specific flight number, and uses a credit card provided by the House of Representatives to pay for the expenses.

Introduced:
Mar 08, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on March 8, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 08, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 08, 2012
Cosponsors
none
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Last updated Mar 08, 2012.
2 pages

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3/8/2012--Introduced.
Prohibits the use of a Members' Representational Allowance to pay the expenses of air travel of any individual unless: (1) the individual provides the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives with an itemized description of the expenses, including the flight number involved; and (2) he or she uses a House credit card to pay for the expenses, unless the use of such a card would not be cost-effective or appropriate.

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