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2 U.S.C. § 6616 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 2. The Congress § 6616. Support services for Senate during emergency; memorandum of understanding with an executive agency

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)Authorization

Notwithstanding any other provision of law--

(1) subject to paragraph (3), the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and the head of an executive agency (as defined in section 105 of Title 5) may enter into a memorandum of understanding under which the agency may provide facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel, and other support services for the use of the Senate during an emergency situation;

(2) the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and the head of the agency may take any action necessary to carry out the terms of the memorandum of understanding; and

(3) the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate may enter into a memorandum of understanding described in paragraph (1) consistent with the Senate Procurement Regulations.

(b)Obligations and expenditures

The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate may incur obligations and make expenditures for meals, refreshments, and other support and maintenance for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate when such obligations and expenditures are necessary to respond to emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.

(c)Applicability

This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year.

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