Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Sponsored By: Representative Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Introduced
Summary
Designates an official residence for the Speaker of the House. This joint resolution would require the Department of War to select a facility within 180 days and, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, to furnish, maintain, repair, alter, secure, and staff the residence for official use. It would allow amounts appropriated for the Department's operation and maintenance to cover furnishings, improvements, utilities and communications, security services, and official staffing. It would not create ownership or a personal property interest for the Speaker.
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Designate official residence for Speaker
If enacted, this joint resolution would take effect on the date of enactment. The Department of War would have 180 days to designate a facility as the Speaker of the House's official residence. The Department, consulting with the Architect of the Capitol, would be able to furnish, maintain, repair, alter, and secure that residence for the Speaker's official use. Operation and maintenance funds under the Department of War could be used for furnishing and improvements; utilities and communications; security and protective services; and official staffing and operational support. The resolution would state that the designation would not give the Speaker ownership or create a personal property interest in the residence.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
CA • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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