Any death gratuity payment at any time specifically appropriated by any Act of Congress or at any time made out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives or the contingent fund of the Senate shall be held to have been a gift.
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CHAPTER 45— CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS
§ 4501. Compensation of Members of Congress
§ 4503. Jury and witness service by Senate and House employees
§ 4504. Nonpay status for Congressional employees studying under Congressional staff fellowships
§ 4505. Voluntary separation incentive payments
§ 4506. Death gratuity payments as gifts