§43b–1. Election by House Members of lump sum transportation payment in lieu of reimbursement of transportation expenses

A Member of the House of Representatives (including the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico) may elect to receive in any year, in lieu of reimbursement of transportation expenses for such year as authorized by section 43b of this title, a lump sum transportation payment of $750 for such year. The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives shall make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section.

( Pub. L. 89–147, §2, Aug. 28, 1965, 79 Stat. 583 ; Pub. L. 90–86, §2, Sept. 17, 1967, 81 Stat. 226 .)

Amendments

1967-Pub. L. 90–86 substituted "$750" for "$300".

Change of Name

Committee on House Administration of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Jan. 4, 1995.

Effective Date of 1967 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 90–86 effective Jan. 3, 1967, see section 3 of Pub. L. 90–86, set out as a note under section 43b of this title.

Cross References

Adjustment of allowances by Committee on House Administration, see section 57 of this title.