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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)In general
An order under the provision of law specified in subsection (c) may fix or adjust the allowances of the House of Representatives only by reason of--
(1) a change in the price of materials, services, or office space;
(2) a technological change or other improvement in office equipment; or
(3) an increase under section 5303 of Title 5 in rates of pay under the General Schedule.
(b)Resolution requirement
In the case of reasons other than the reasons specified in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (a), the fixing and adjustment of the allowances of the House of Representatives in the categories described in the provision of law specified in subsection (c) may be carried out only by resolution of the House of Representatives.
(c)Provision specified
The provision of law referred to in subsections (a) and (b) is section 4313 of this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 2 U.S.C. § 4314 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 2. The Congress § 4314. Limitation on allowance authority of Committee on House Oversight - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-2-the-congress/2-usc-sect-4314/
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