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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 17, 1996
Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to strike provisions concerning the payment of expenses of the Capitol Guide Service (CGS) from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives until appropriations are available for such expenses. Authorizes the CGS to accept voluntary personal services. Prohibits: (1) persons from donating such services unless they have first agreed, in writing, to waive any claim against the United States arising out of, or in connection with, the services other than a claim for compensation for work injuries; (2) persons donating services from being considered as Federal employees other than for purposes of such compensation; and (3) such services from resulting in the reduction of pay or displacement of any CGS employee.
People & committees
Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] · R–VA
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Became Public Law No: 104-279.
Became Public Law No: 104-279.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Mr. Thomas asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H11357)
Committee on House Oversight discharged.
Committee on House Oversight discharged.
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10723)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10723)
Introduced in Senate
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