For the purpose of carrying out his duties, the Secretary of the Senate is authorized to incur official travel expenses. The Secretary of the Senate is authorized to advance, in his discretion, to any designated employee under his jurisdiction, such sums as may be necessary, not exceeding $1,000, to defray official travel expenses in assisting the Secretary in carrying out his duties. Any such employee shall, as soon as practicable, furnish to the Secretary a detailed voucher for such expenses incurred and make settlement with respect to any amount so advanced. Payments to carry out the provisions of this section shall be made from funds included in the appropriation “Miscellaneous Items” under the heading “Contingent Expenses of the Senate” upon vouchers approved by the Secretary of the Senate.
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CHAPTER 65— SENATE OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER II— SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
Part B— General Powers and Duties
§ 6561. Advance payments by Secretary of Senate
§ 6562. Transfers of funds by Secretary of Senate; approval of Committee on Appropriations
§ 6563. Payment of certain expenses
§ 6564. Travel expenses of Secretary of Senate; advancement of travel funds to designated employees
§ 6568. Banking and financial transactions of Secretary of Senate
§§ 6569 to 6571. Repealed. , ,
§ 6572. Purchases of stationery and materials for folding
§ 6574. Senate Office of Public Records Revolving Fund
§ 6575. Fees for copies from Senate journals