§286b. Functions

The functions of the Office shall be as follows:

(1) To create a cross-reference capability based on the authorization statutes, showing committee jurisdiction, appropriation Acts, budget authority, budget outlays, unexpended balances, other relevant systems which are or may be compatible, and the relationships between them, under the direction of the Speaker.

(2) To work closely with the House standing committees in all phases of the development of the cross-referencing capability and to coordinate with the Congressional Research Service and General Accounting Office, in the development, implementation, and operation of the cross-referencing service.

(3) To advise the Speaker of developments which could improve the operation of the classification service and to issue an annual report to the House on the progress in implementation and use of the service, and plans for the coming year.

(4) To make available (as development permits) publications or information in an appropriate format for use of the House committees and Members and to provide the capability to answer specific queries on the available information.

( Pub. L. 93–554, title I, ch. III, §101, Dec. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1777 .)

Codification

Section is based on section 203(c) of House Resolution No. 988, Ninety-third Congress, Oct. 8, 1974, which was enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 93–554.