SRES 178 · 96th Congress · Congress

An original resolution relating to fees of witnesses appearing before the Senate or its committees.

Introduced 1979-06-06· Sponsored by Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure passed Senate.(1979-06-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sets the rate of fees for witnesses summoned to appear before the Senate or any of its committees at an amount not to exceed $50 for each full day spent in traveling to and from the place of examination and for each full day in attendance. Entitles such witness to reimbursement of transportation expenses, not to exceed 35 cents a mile if such distance is not more than 600 miles or 20 cents a mile if the distance is more than 600 miles.…

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