Us Code § 1862a - Use of construction project funds to reimburse Capitol Police for related overtime costs

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§ 1862a. Use of construction project funds to reimburse Capitol Police for related overtime costs

(a) Payment of overtime costs

The Architect of the Capitol shall transfer amounts made available for construction projects during a fiscal year to the applicable appropriations accounts of the United States Capitol Police in order to reimburse the Capitol Police for overtime costs incurred in connection with such projects.

(b) Effective date

This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2013 and each succeeding fiscal year.

(Pub. L. 112–74, div. G, title I, §1201, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1128.)


Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012, which is div. G of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012.

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