§6136 Transfer of Funds From Representation Allowance of Majority and Minority Leaders of Senate to Expense Allowance; Availability; Definitions

Summary

If the Majority or Minority Leader sends a written request, the Secretary of the Senate must move whatever dollar amount the leader names from that leader’s Representation Allowance to that leader’s Expense Allowance for the same fiscal year. This rule applies starting with the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985. Money moved this way can be used for the same purposes and under the same rules as other Expense Allowance money for that leader. Definitions: Leader’s Representation Allowance — the Representation Allowance Account for the Majority and Minority Leaders (set up by section 6135). Leader’s Expense Allowance — the money and appropriation account used for a leader’s expense allowance.