S 2137 · 105th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1999

Introduced 1998-06-05· Sponsored by Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT]· Senate

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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8452)(1998-07-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Congressional Operations Title II: Other Agencies Title III: General Provisions Title IV: Trade Deficit Review Commission Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1999 - Makes appropriations for the legislative branch for FY 1999. Title I: Congressional Operations - Congressional Operations Appropriations Act, 1999 - Makes appropriations for the Senate for: (1) expense allowances; (2) representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders; (3) salaries of specified officers, employees, and committees; (4) agency contributions for employee benefits; (5) inquiries and investigations; (6) the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control; (7) the Offices of the Secretary, Sergeant at Arms, and Doorkeeper of the Senate; (8) miscellaneous items; (9) the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account; and (10) official mail costs. (Sec. 1) Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1973 to raise the limit on authorized mail, telegraph, telephone, stationery, office supplies, and home State office and travel expenses for Senators. Requires amounts specifically allocated for official mail expenses to be recalculated in accordance with re…

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