2019 US Code
Title 2 - The Congress
Chapter 12 - Contested Elections
Sec. 396 - Allowance of party's expenses
| 2 U.S.C. § 396 (2019) |
| §396. Allowance of party's expenses |
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The committee may allow any party reimbursement from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives of his reasonable expenses of the contested election case, including reasonable attorneys fees, upon the verified application of such party accompanied by a complete and detailed account of his expenses and supporting vouchers and receipts. |
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(Pub. L. 91–138, §17, Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 290; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, §211(4), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1744.) |
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AMENDMENTS
1996—Pub. L. 104–186 substituted "applicable accounts" for "contingent fund". EFFECTIVE DATESection applicable with respect to any general or special election for Representative in, or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress of the United States occurring after Dec. 5, 1969, see section 19 of Pub. L. 91–138, set out as a note under section 381 of this title. |
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| Title 2 - THE CONGRESS CHAPTER 12 - CONTESTED ELECTIONS Sec. 396 - Allowance of party's expenses |
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| January 24, 2020 |
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| 83 Stat. 290 110 Stat. 1744 |
| Public Law 91-138, Public Law 104-186 |
