Bill > HR2792

This bill, titled the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2014, outlines the funding for the legislative branch of the U.S. government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and includes several provisions to manage funds and operations. A key provision mandates that any unspent funds from Members' Representational Allowances, which are funds provided to members of the House of Representatives for official expenses, must be used for deficit reduction or to decrease the federal debt. The bill also makes changes to how certain funds are disbursed, including allowing for the reimbursement of the Secretary of Labor for unemployment compensation payments for former House employees and clarifying how allowances and expenses are handled for joint committees and the Office of the Attending Physician. Additionally, it details appropriations for various legislative branch entities such as the Capitol Police, Office of Compliance, Congressional Budget Office, Architect of the Capitol, Library of Congress, Government Printing Office, and Government Accountability Office, specifying amounts and how they can be used, including provisions for administrative expenses, security, and operational costs. The bill also establishes reporting requirements for the Office of Compliance and the Architect of the Capitol regarding their disbursements and allows for electronic filing for procurement protests. Finally, it includes general provisions regarding the use of funds, such as limitations on the maintenance of private vehicles, the duration of fund availability, and the use of consulting services, and also addresses the management of Union Square and the continuation of commercial activities there.