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H.R. 638 112th Congress House

STAY PUT Act of 2011

Official title: To impose a moratorium on the use of appropriated funds for official travel outside of the United States by Members, officers, and employees of the House of Re… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To impose a moratorium on the use of appropriated funds for official travel outside of the United States by Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives until the Comptroller General issues a report on the costs of such travel and makes recommendations regarding appropriate restrictions and reporting requirements on such travel.

Introduced: February 10, 2011 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 112th Congress ended
It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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 Latest action February 10, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Suspending Travel After Years of Pleasure Trips on Unwitting Taxpayers Act of 2011 or STAY PUT Act of 2011 - Prohibits the use of appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives or funds available under any federal law, rule, or regulation, to pay for official travel outside of the United States by any Member, officer, or employee of the House, until the Comptroller General studies and reports to the Speaker of the House and the Secretaries of Defense (DOD) and of State on the use of certain appropriated funds for such travel and recommendations for appropriate restrictions on, and reporting requirements applicable to, such travel which will promote transparency and cost savings.

Exempts from the prohibition and requirements of this Act any travel: (1) to a military installation or to a theater of operations of the Armed Forces; and (2) by Members and employees of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, if the travel is for official committee business.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 638: STAY PUT Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-638/
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"H.R. 638: STAY PUT Act of 2011." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-638/.
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H.R. 638, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-638/.
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