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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to eliminate perquisites for Members of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 26, 1992 See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to add rule LII to prohibit the use of appropriated funds by Members of the House for such items as meals, banking services, medicine, ambulance service, haircuts, stationery supplies, athletic facilities, recording services, photographic services, and printing services at costs lower than those charged to the public. Requires such items to be provided through private sector contracts that take into account such expenses as rent, utilities, insurance, and supplies.

Amends rule XI to prohibit the expenditure of appropriated funds to defray expenses of committee members or employees incurred while traveling outside of the United States or its territories or possessions, unless a committee resolution has been approved that authorizes such travel and sets forth certain requirements.

Adds rule LIII to limit to $200 the Official Expenses Allowance for the purchase of postage stamps by a Member of the House in each congressional session.

What's happening now March 26, 1992

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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