116th Congress

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COMMITTEE BUSINESS MEETING
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WASHINGTON – The Committee on House Administration led by Chairman Candice Miller (R-MI), announced that the Committee will hold a markup to consider a Committee Resolution amending the House regulations governing the Members' Representational Allowance on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. in 1310 Longworth House Office Building:

Ordinary and necessary expenses related only to the following types of advertisements are reimbursable:

Ordinary and necessary expenses related only to the following types of advertisements are reimbursable:

1. Notice of personal appearance of the Member at an official event, which the Member sponsors and hosts in support of the conduct of the Member's official and representational duties to the district from which he or she is elected.

2. Notice relating to the nominating process to the U.S. Military Academies.