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 ca
112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Mar 08, 2012 (Introduced).
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HRES 580 IH
112th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 580
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.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 8, 2012
March 8, 2012
Mr. QUIGLEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
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.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. DOCUMENTATION AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAVEL EXPENSES PAID FROM MEMBERS’ REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCE.
(a) Requirements- No portion of a Members’ Representational Allowance may be used 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) the individual uses a credit card provided by the House of Representatives to pay for the expenses, unless the use of such a card would not be cost-effective or appropriate.
(b) Regulations- The Committee on House Administration shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section.