A bill to clarify existing authority for employment of personnel in the White House Office, the Executive Residence at the White House, and the Domestic Council, to clarify existing authority for employment of personnel by the President to meet unanticipated personnel needs.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President and the Vice President to increase the size of their professional staff and to acquire the intermittent services of consultants and experts at rates of pay not to exceed that of level II of the Executive Schedule. Authorizes appropriations to the President for official reception, entertainment, and representation expenses; and for unanticipated needs for furtherance of the national interest, security, or defense. Authorizes the Domestic Council to appoint employees at rates set forth in this Act. Increases the President's annual travel allowance from $40,000 to $100,000.…