§1975 Overseas Travel

Summary

Capitol Police members may go overseas only when they are traveling with, or preparing for the travel of, a Senator (including trips as part of a congressional delegation), when they are doing security advisory or liaison work (including advance security checks), and only after the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate approves the trip. “United States” here means the states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and possessions. While abroad they may not carry out law enforcement duties. The Capitol Police must be paid back for overtime, travel, and related costs from the “sergeant at arms and doorkeeper of the senate” Contingent Expenses account. Money received for reimbursement goes into the Capitol Police general expenses or salary accounts and can be used that fiscal year and the next. The rule takes effect in fiscal year 2005 and after.