(a) At any time on or after February 20, 2003, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives may incur obligations and make expenditures out of available appropriations for meals, refreshments, and other support and maintenance for Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives when, in the judgment of the Chief Administrative Officer, such obligations and expenditures are necessary to respond to emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.
(b) Nothing in this section may be construed to affect any other authority of the Chief Administrative Officer to incur obligations and make expenditures for the items and services described in subsection (a) for Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives.
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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