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month which begins not less than sixty days after the date on which this resolution is agreed to. [S. Res. 170, 96-1, Aug. 2, 1979.]

INTERPARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITIES AND RECEPTION OF

CERTAIN FOREIGN OFFICIALS

Resolved, That the Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized from March 1, 1981, until otherwise provided by law, to expend not to exceed $25,000 each fiscal year to assist the Senate properly to discharge and coordinate its activities and responsibilities in connection with participation in various interparliamentary institutions and to facilitate the interchange and reception in the United States of members of foreign legislative bodies and prominent officials of foreign governments and intergovernmental organizations.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to pay from the contingent fund of the Senate the actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with activities authorized by this resolution and approved in advance by the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations upon vouchers certified by the Senator incurring such expenses and approved by the chairman.

[S. Res. 247, 87-2, Feb. 7, 1962; S. Res. 91, 94-1, Mar. 18, 1975; S. Res. 281, 96-2, Mar. 11, 1980.

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RELATIVE TO CONTRIBUTIONS FOR COSTS OF CIVIL, CRIMINAL, 79.25
OR OTHER LEGAL INVESTIGATIONS OF MEMBERS, OFFICERS,
OR EMPLOYEES OF THE SENATE

Resolved, That nothing in the provisions of the Standing Rules of the Senate shall be construed to limit contributions to defray investigative, civil, criminal, or other legal expenses of Members, officers, or employees of the Senate relating to their service in the United States Senate, subject to limitations, regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements which shall be promulgated by the Select Committee on Ethics. Nothing in the provisions of the Standing Rules of the Senate shall be construed to limit contributions to defray the legal expenses of the spouses or dependents of Members, officers, or employees of the Senate.

[S. Res. 508, 96-2, Sept. 4, 1980.

79.27 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN EXPENSES PAYABLE OR REIMBURSABLE FROM A SENATOR'S OFFICIAL OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT

Resolved, That except for section 3, this resolution applies only to payments and reimbursements from the contingent fund of the Senate under paragraphs (5) and (9) of section 506(a) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1973 (2 U.S.C. 58(a)). For purposes of such paragraphs, the terms "official office expenses" and "other official expenses" mean ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred by a Senator and his staff in the discharge of their official duties.

SEC. 2. Reimbursements and payments from the contingent fund of the Senate under paragraphs (5) and (9) of section 506(a) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1973 (2 U.S.C. 58(a)) shall not be made for:

(1) commuting expenses, including parking fees incurred in commuting;

(2) expenses incurred for the purchase of holiday greeting cards, flowers, trophies, awards, and certificates;

(3) donations or gifts of any type, except gifts of flags which have been flown over the United States Capitol and copies of the book "We, the People";

(4) dues or assessments;

(5) expenses incurred for the purchases of radio or television time, or for space in newspaper or other print media (except classified advertising for personnel to be employed in a Senator's office);

(6) expenses incurred by an individual who is not an employee (except as specifically authorized by subsections (e) and (h) of such section 506);

(7) travel expenses incurred by an employee which are not reimbursable under subsection (e) of such section 506;

(8) relocation expenses incurred by an employee in connection with the commencement or termination of employment or a change of duty station; and

(9) compensation paid to an individual for personal services performed in a normal employer-employee relationship.

SEC. 3. Payment of or reimbursement for the following expenses is specifically prohibited by law and reimburse

ments and payments from the contingent fund of the Senate shall not be made therefor:

(1) expenses incurred for entertainment or meals (2 U.S.C. 58(a));

(2) payment of additional salary or compensation to an employee (2 U.S.C. 68); and

(3) expenses incurred for maintenance or care of private vehicles (Legislative Branch Appropriation Acts).

SEC. 4. This resolution shall apply with respect to expenses incurred on or after the date on which this resolution is agreed to.

[S. Res. 294, 96-2, Apr. 29, 1980.

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RULES FOR REGULATION OF THE SENATE
WING OF THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL 1

[Adopted by the Committee on Rules and Administration pursuant to rule XXXIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate]

RULE I

SERGEANT AT ARMS

The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, under the direction of the Presiding Officer, shall be the Executive Officer of the body for the enforcement of all rules made by the Committee on Rules and Administration for the regulation of the Senate wing of the Capitol and the Senate Office Buildings. The Senate floor shall be at all times under his immediate supervision, and he shall see that the various subordiate officers of his department perform the duties to which they are especially assigned.

The Sergeant at Arms shall see that the messengers assigned to the doors upon the Senate floor are at their posts and that the floor, cloakrooms, and lobby are cleared at least five minutes before the opening of daily sessions of all persons not entitled to remain there. In the absence of the Sergeant at Arms the duties of his office, so far as they pertain to the enforcement of the rules, shall devolve upon the Deputy Sergeant at Arms.

RULE II

MAJORITY AND MINORITY SECRETARIES

The secretary for the majority and the secretary for the minority shall be assigned, during the daily sessions of the Senate, to duty upon the Senate floor.

1 Corrected to December 1981.

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