2013 US Code
Title 31 - Money and Finance
Subtitle II - THE BUDGET PROCESS (§§ 1101 - 1558)
Chapter 13 - APPROPRIATIONS (§§ 1301 - 1354)
Subchapter III - LIMITATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES (§§ 1341 - 1354)
Section 1343 - Buying and leasing passenger motor vehicles and aircraft
| Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 31 - MONEY AND FINANCE |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 31 - MONEY AND FINANCE SUBTITLE II - THE BUDGET PROCESS CHAPTER 13 - APPROPRIATIONS SUBCHAPTER III - LIMITATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES Sec. 1343 - Buying and leasing passenger motor vehicles and aircraft |
| Contains | section 1343 |
| Date | 2013 |
| Laws in Effect as of Date | January 16, 2014 |
| Positive Law | Yes |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Pub. L. 97-258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 924. |
| Presidential Document Number References | Executive Order 12333 |
| Statutes at Large References | 38 Stat. 508, 1054 39 Stat. 491 60 Stat. 810 61 Stat. 608 62 Stat. 193 63 Stat. 661 64 Stat. 763 65 Stat. 755 66 Stat. 659 67 Stat. 435 68 Stat. 828 69 Stat. 195 70 Stat. 279 71 Stat. 53 72 Stat. 224 73 Stat. 165 74 Stat. 476 75 Stat. 282 76 Stat. 1227 77 Stat. 855 78 Stat. 693 79 Stat. 1108 80 Stat. 631, 1014 81 Stat. 482 82 Stat. 717 83 Stat. 336 84 Stat. 879, 902 85 Stat. 122 86 Stat. 487 87 Stat. 524 88 Stat. 630 89 Stat. 300, 458 90 Stat. 977 91 Stat. 354 92 Stat. 1015 93 Stat. 573 94 Stat. 3171 95 Stat. 1183 96 Stat. 924, 1830 97 Stat. 973 98 Stat. 1963 99 Stat. 1291 100 Stat. 1783-308, 3341-308 101 Stat. 1329-390, 1329-43 102 Stat. 1751, 2270-32 103 Stat. 816, 1139 104 Stat. 1470, 1883 105 Stat. 868, 1180 106 Stat. 1766, 1910 107 Stat. 1259, 1464 108 Stat. 2416 109 Stat. 497 110 Stat. 3009-314 111 Stat. 1308 112 Stat. 2681-480 113 Stat. 466 114 Stat. 2763 115 Stat. 545 117 Stat. 463 118 Stat. 350, 3272 119 Stat. 2495 121 Stat. 2019 123 Stat. 680, 3205 125 Stat. 928 |
| Public Law References | Public Law 85-48, Public Law 85-468, Public Law 86-79, Public Law 86-642, Public Law 87-125, Public Law 87-880, Public Law 88-257, Public Law 88-511, Public Law 89-299, Public Law 89-554, Public Law 89-689, Public Law 90-147, Public Law 90-479, Public Law 91-144, Public Law 91-423, Public Law 91-439, Public Law 92-49, Public Law 92-351, Public Law 93-143, Public Law 93-381, Public Law 94-59, Public Law 94-91, Public Law 94-363, Public Law 95-81, Public Law 95-429, Public Law 96-74, Public Law 96-536, Public Law 97-92, Public Law 97-258, Public Law 97-377, Public Law 98-151, Public Law 98-473, Public Law 99-190, Public Law 99-500, Public Law 99-591, Public Law 100-202, Public Law 100-440, Public Law 100-463, Public Law 101-136, Public Law 101-165, Public Law 101-509, Public Law 101-511, Public Law 101-549, Public Law 102-141, Public Law 102-172, Public Law 102-393, Public Law 102-396, Public Law 103-123, Public Law 103-139, Public Law 103-329, Public Law 104-52, Public Law 104-208, Public Law 105-61, Public Law 105-277, Public Law 106-58, Public Law 106-554, Public Law 107-67, Public Law 108-7, Public Law 108-199, Public Law 108-447, Public Law 109-115, Public Law 110-161, Public Law 111-8, Public Law 111-117, Public Law 112-74 |
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(a) In this section, buying a passenger motor vehicle or aircraft includes a transfer of the vehicle or aircraft between agencies.
(b) An appropriation may be expended to buy or lease passenger motor vehicles only—
(1) for the use of—
(A) the President;
(B) the secretaries to the President; or
(C) the heads of executive departments listed in section 101 of title 5; or
(2) as specifically provided by law.
(c)(1) Except as specifically provided by law, an agency may use an appropriation to buy a passenger motor vehicle (except a bus or ambulance) only at a total cost (except costs required only for transportation) that—
(A) includes the price of systems and equipment the Administrator of General Services decides is incorporated customarily in standard passenger motor vehicles completely equipped for ordinary operation;
(B) includes the value of a vehicle used in exchange;
(C) is not more than the maximum price established by the agency having authority under law to establish a maximum price; and
(D) is not more than the amount specified in a law.
(2) Additional systems and equipment may be bought for a passenger motor vehicle if the Administrator decides the purchase is appropriate. The price of additional systems or equipment is not included in deciding whether the cost of the vehicle is within a maximum price specified in a law.
(d) An appropriation (except an appropriation for the armed forces) is available to buy, maintain, or operate an aircraft only if the appropriation specifically authorizes the purchase, maintenance, or operation.
(e) This section does not apply to—
(1) buying, maintaining, and repairing passenger motor vehicles by the United States Capitol Police;
(2) buying, maintaining, and repairing vehicles necessary to carry out projects to improve, preserve, and protect rivers and harbors; or
(3) leasing, maintaining, repairing, or operating motor passenger vehicles necessary in the field work of the Department of Agriculture.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 924.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 1343(a) | 31:638a(e). | July 16, 1914, ch. 141, §5(a), (b), (e), 38 Stat. 508; restated Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 744, §16(a), 60 Stat. 810, 811. |
| 1343(b) | 31:638a(a). | |
| 1343(c) | 31:638a(c)(1). | July 16, 1914, ch. 141, §5(c)(1), 38 Stat. 508; Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 744, §16(a), 60 Stat. 810; restated Sept. 26, 1970, Pub. L. 91–423, 84 Stat. 879. |
| 1343(d) | 31:638a(b). | |
| 1343(e) | 31:638a–1. | July 25, 1975, Pub. L. 94–59, §1108, 89 Stat. 300. |
| 31:638d. | Mar. 4, 1915, ch. 142, §10, 38 Stat. 1054. | |
| 31:638e. | Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313(last proviso on p. 491), 39 Stat. 491. |
In subsection (a), the word "agency" is substituted for "department of the Government" because of section 101 of the revised title and for consistency with the other source provisions restated in the section.
In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words "buy or lease" are substituted for "purchase or hire" for consistency. In clause (1)(C), the words "section 101 of title 5" are used because of section 7(b) of the Act of September 6, 1966 (Pub. L. 89–554, 80 Stat. 631).
In subsection (c)(1), before clause (A), the word "agency" is substituted for "department" for consistency. The words "total cost" are substituted for "cost" because of the restatement. The words "(except costs required only for transportation)" are substituted for "which shall be in addition to the amount required for transportation" for clarity. Clause (A) is substituted for "completely equipped for operation" and 31:638a(c)(1)(2d sentence) to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (c)(2), the words "Notwithstanding any other provisions of law" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (d), the words "armed forces" are substituted for "Military and Naval Establishments" for consistency.
In subsection (e)(2), the words "motor boats, trucks" in 31:638d are omitted as being included in "vehicles". The words "adopted by Congress" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (e)(3), the words "horse-drawn" in 31:638e are omitted because the section applies only to motor vehicles and aircraft described in 31:638a and also is obsolete. The words "motor boats" are omitted as being included in "vehicles".
MOTOR VEHICLES PURCHASED FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES; EXCEPTION FROM MONETARY LIMITATIONSPub. L. 103–139, title VIII, §8105, Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 1464, provided that: "During the current fiscal year and thereafter, monetary limitations on the purchase price of a passenger motor vehicle shall not apply to vehicles purchased for intelligence activities conducted pursuant to Executive Order 12333 [50 U.S.C. 3001 note] or successor orders."
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 102–396, title IX, §9038, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1910.
Pub. L. 102–172, title VIII, §8038, Nov. 26, 1991, 105 Stat. 1180.
Pub. L. 101–511, title VIII, §8039, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1883.
Pub. L. 101–165, title IX, §9049, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1139.
Pub. L. 100–463, title VIII, §8086, Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2270–32.
Pub. L. 100–202, §101(b) [title VIII, §8119], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–43, 1329–84.
MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES; EXCEPTIONSPub. L. 112–74, div. C, title VII, §702, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 928, provided that: "Unless otherwise specifically provided, the maximum amount allowable during the current fiscal year in accordance with subsection [sic] 1343(c) of title 31, United States Code, for the purchase of any passenger motor vehicle (exclusive of buses, ambulances, law enforcement, and undercover surveillance vehicles), is hereby fixed at $13,197 except station wagons for which the maximum shall be $13,631: Provided, That these limits may be exceeded by not to exceed $3,700 for police-type vehicles, and by not to exceed $4,000 for special heavy-duty vehicles: Provided further, That the limits set forth in this section may not be exceeded by more than 5 percent for electric or hybrid vehicles purchased for demonstration under the provisions of the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1976 [15 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.]: Provided further, That the limits set forth in this section may be exceeded by the incremental cost of clean alternative fuels vehicles acquired pursuant to Public Law 101–549 [see Tables for classification] over the cost of comparable conventionally fueled vehicles: Provided further, That the limits set forth in this section shall not apply to any vehicle that is a commercial item and which operates on emerging motor vehicle technology, including but not limited to electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles."
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 111–117, div. C, title VII, §702, Dec. 16, 2009, 123 Stat. 3205.
Pub. L. 111–8, div. D, title VII, §702, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 680.
Pub. L. 110–161, div. D, title VII, §703, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2019.
Pub. L. 109–115, div. A, title VIII, §803, Nov. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2495.
Pub. L. 108–447, div. H, title VI, §603, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3272.
Pub. L. 108–199, div. F, title VI, §603, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 350.
Pub. L. 108–7, div. J, title VI, §603, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 463.
Pub. L. 107–67, title VI, §603, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 545.
Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(3) [title VI, §603], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–155.
Pub. L. 106–58, title VI, §603, Sept. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 466.
Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(h) [title VI, §604], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–480, 2681–513.
Pub. L. 105–61, title VI, §604, Oct. 10, 1997, 111 Stat. 1308.
Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, §101(f) [title VI, §604], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–314, 3009–353.
Pub. L. 104–52, title VI, §604, Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 497.
Pub. L. 103–329, title VI, §604, Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2416.
Pub. L. 103–123, title VI, §604, Oct. 28, 1993, 107 Stat. 1259.
Pub. L. 102–393, title VI, §605, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1766.
Pub. L. 102–141, title VI, §605, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 868.
Pub. L. 101–509, title VI, §601, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1470.
Pub. L. 101–136, title VI, §601, Nov. 3, 1989, 103 Stat. 816.
Pub. L. 100–440, title VI, §601, Sept. 22, 1988, 102 Stat. 1751.
Pub. L. 100–202, §101(m) [title VI, §601], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–390, 1329–419.
Pub. L. 99–500, §101(m) [title VI, §601], Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat. 1783–308, 1783–328, and Pub. L. 99–591, §101(m) [title VI, §601], Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341–308, 3341–328.
Pub. L. 99–190, §101(h) [H.R. 3036, title VI, §601], Dec. 19, 1985, 99 Stat. 1291.
Pub. L. 98–473, title I, §101(j) [H.R. 5798, title VI, §602], Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1963.
Pub. L. 98–151, §101(f) [H.R. 4139, title VI, §602], Nov. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 973.
Pub. L. 97–377, title I, §101(a) [H.R. 7158, title VI, §602], Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1830.
Pub. L. 97–92, §101(a) [H.R. 4121, title VI, §602], Dec. 15, 1981, 95 Stat. 1183.
Pub. L. 96–536, §113, Dec. 16, 1980, 94 Stat. 3171.
Pub. L. 96–74, title VI, §601, Sept. 29, 1979, 93 Stat. 573.
Pub. L. 95–429, title VI, §601, Oct. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 1015.
Pub. L. 95–81, title VI, §601, July 31, 1977, 91 Stat. 354.
Pub. L. 94–363, title VI, §601, July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 977.
Pub. L. 94–91, title VI, §601, Aug. 9, 1975, 89 Stat. 458.
Pub. L. 93–381, title VI, §601, Aug. 21, 1974, 88 Stat. 630.
Pub. L. 93–143, title VI, §601, Oct. 30, 1973, 87 Stat. 524.
Pub. L. 92–351, title VI, §601, July 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 487.
Pub. L. 92–49, title VI, §601, July 9, 1971, 85 Stat. 122.
Pub. L. 91–439, title V, §501, Oct. 7, 1970, 84 Stat. 902.
Pub. L. 91–144, title V, §501, Dec. 11, 1969, 83 Stat. 336.
Pub. L. 90–479, title V, §501, Aug. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 717.
Pub. L. 90–147, title V, §501, Nov. 20, 1967, 81 Stat. 482.
Pub. L. 89–689, title V, §501, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 1014.
Pub. L. 89–299, title V, §501, Oct. 28, 1965, 79 Stat. 1108.
Pub. L. 88–511, title V, §501, Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 693.
Pub. L. 88–257, title V, §501, Dec. 31, 1963, 77 Stat. 855.
Pub. L. 87–880, title V, §501, Oct. 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 1227.
Pub. L. 87–125, title V, §501, Aug. 3, 1961, 75 Stat. 282.
Pub. L. 86–642, title II, §201, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 476.
Pub. L. 86–79, title II, §201, July 8, 1959, 73 Stat. 165.
Pub. L. 85–468, title II, §201, June 25, 1958, 72 Stat. 224.
Pub. L. 85–48, title II, §201, June 5, 1957, 71 Stat. 53.
June 13, 1956, ch. 385, title II, §201, 70 Stat. 279.
June 29, 1955, ch. 226, title II, §201, 69 Stat. 195.
Aug. 26, 1954, ch. 935, Ch. XIII, §1301, 68 Stat. 828.
Aug. 7, 1953, ch. 340, Ch. XIII, §1301, 67 Stat. 435.
July 15, 1952, ch. 758, Ch. XIV, §1401, 66 Stat. 659.
Nov. 1, 1951, ch. 664, Ch. XIII, §1301, 65 Stat. 755.
Sept. 6, 1950, ch. 896, Ch. XII, §1201, 64 Stat. 763.
Aug. 24, 1949, ch. 506, title III, §301, 63 Stat. 661.
Apr. 20, 1948, ch. 219, title II, §201, 62 Stat. 193.
July 30, 1947, ch. 359, title II, §201, 61 Stat. 608.
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