Us Code § 6578 - Senate Leader's Lecture Series
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 6578 — Senate Leader's Lecture Series, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6578. Senate Leader's Lecture Series
(a) Establishment
There is established the Senate Leader's Lecture Series (hereinafter referred to as the "lecture series"). Expenses incurred in connection with the lecture series shall be paid from the appropriations account "Secretary of the Senate" within the contingent fund of the Senate and shall not exceed $30,000 in any fiscal year.
(b) Expenses covered
Payments for expenses in connection with the lecture series may cover expenses incurred by speakers, including travel, subsistence, and per diem, and the cost of receptions, including food, food related items, and hospitality.
(c) Payments for expenses
Payments for expenses of the lecture series shall be made on vouchers approved by the Secretary of the Senate.
(d) Effective date
This section is effective on and after October 1, 1997.
(Pub. L. 105–275, title I, §5, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2433.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was formerly classified to section 69b of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
Section is from the Congressional Operations Appropriations Act, 1999, which is title I of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1999.
SUBCHAPTER III—SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF SENATE
Part A—Organization and Personnel
About This Section
2 U.S.C. § 6578 is part of Title 2 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.
This section may be cited in legal writing as 2 U.S.C. § 6578. For the most current official text, including any recent amendments, use the official source links below. Do not rely on this page as the sole authority for legal citation or litigation.
How to Read This Statute
Statutes are organized by title, chapter, section, and subsection. Pay attention to words like "shall," "may," "and," and "or," because they determine whether a requirement is mandatory or permissive and whether multiple conditions must all be met. Historical notes and amendments often appear at the end of a section.
Using This Page
This page is intended for research and educational use. Lawyers, students, journalists, and compliance professionals can use it as a starting point, but should always verify the current text through an official government source before relying on it for legal advice, filings, or compliance decisions.