(a) AuthorizationNotwithstanding any other provision of law—(1) subject to subsection (b), the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives 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 House of Representatives during an emergency situation; and
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer and the head of the agency may take any action necessary to carry out the terms of the memorandum of understanding.
(b) Approval of Speaker requiredThe Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives may not enter into a memorandum of understanding described in subsection (a)(1) without the approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(c) ApplicabilityThis section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year.
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CHAPTER 55— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER III— CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
§ 5533. House of Representatives Revolving Fund
§ 5535. Report of disbursements for House of Representatives
§ 5536. Office equipment for House Members, officers, and committees
§ 5537. Net Expenses of Equipment Revolving Fund
§ 5538. Net Expenses of Telecommunications Revolving Fund
§ 5542. Regulations for safe handling of mail matter
§ 5543. Rebates under Government Travel Charge Card Program
§ 5544. Deposit of House Information Resources reimbursements for services
§ 5545. House Services Revolving Fund
§ 5547. Emergency expenditures for meals, refreshments, and other support and maintenance