Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1983

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1983 - Title I: Congressional Operations - Appropriates funds for FY 1983 for the operations of the Senate for the following: (1) mileage of the Vice President and Senators; (2) expense allowances of the Senate leadership offices; (3) salaries for officers and employees, including benefits and longevity compensation; (4) contingent expenses of the Senate, including Senate policy committees, automobiles and maintenance, inquiries and investigations, postage stamps, and the revolving fund for stationary. Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1979, to repeal provisions relating to merit compensation for Senate employees rated outstanding and exceptional. Authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to dispose of used or surplus automobiles and trucks through the General Services Administration. Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1973, to increase the limit for authorized expenses. Increases the authorized expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate for the Conference of the Majority and the Conference of the Minority. Authorizes Senators and employees to receive advance funding for official travel expens…