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H. Res. 161, May 11, 1967__

1st sess., 90th Cong.

This resolution provided quarterly telephone expense, in the
District, for each Member, not to exceed $300 in any quarter.
H. Res. 464, May 11, 1967--

This resolution created 78 new positions for the Capitol Police
Force.

H. Res. 506, Aug. 21, 1967-.

This resolution provided that each Member be allowed a complete set of U.S. Code Annotated on the Federal Code Annotated. H. Res. 905, Aug. 15, 1967--.

This resolution provided for a basic salary increased for a clerk-messenger in the Office of the Speaker from $2,100 to $2,500 base.

Public Law 90-116, Aug. 24, 1967-_-.

This law provided for an additional electric typewriter for each Member, making a total of 5 for each Member with a constituency under 500,000 and 6 for those over 500,000. H. Res. 1003, Dec. 14, 1967--.

This resolution provided an increase in the postage allowance for Members from $500 per Member to $700 per Member. Public Law 90-86, Sept. 17, 1967–

This law provided additional trips for the Members, from 4 trips to 1 trip per month while in session.

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$523, 200

528, 468

164, 800

1, 050

192, 276

91, 540

960, 000

2, 461, 334

22, 809, 243

2d sess., 90th Cong.

H. Res. 1015, Jan. 15, 1968

4, 725

This resolution increased the top basic salary from $9,475 to $9,660 (gross, $28,000) for certain employees.

Grand total of foregoing items__.

22,813, 968

Mr. ANDREWS. How many clerks are we entitled to? Mr. JENNINGS. It depends on the population of the district. If it is under 500,000, 11; and 12 if it is over 500,000.

Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Jennings, the "Miscellaneous" item of the appropriations 10 years ago was only $2,319,900. In next year's budget, it is $9 million. It may be that some of these costs that are embedded under this heading could very reasonably and logically be distributed among a more appropriate and descriptive heading.

You may want to consider the feasibility of that in connection with the regular bill. I do not think we will bother with that in this supplement.

RESOLUTIONS TO BE MADE PERMANENT LAW

What resolutions are you asking us to be made permanent law in connection with this supplemental?

Mr. JENNINGS. All of these resolutions that we have just related here. House Resolutions 464 and 1064 for the Sergeant at Arms, and these other resolutions which we have noted.

Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Reifel, do you have any questions?

Mr. REIFEL. No questions.

Mr. JENNINGS. You recognize, Mr. Chairman, that the one for the uniform equipment is not recurring. The additional policemen and these things that have been passed here as a matter of resolution will be recurring and should become law.

Mr. ANDREWS. Now we will go off the record. (Discussion off the record.)

CONGRESSIONAL SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM

Mr. ANDREWS. I wish you would put in the record the cost of the so-called intern program.

Mr. JENNINGS. We can give you the exact expenditures for the years past and we can also give you the expenditure if every Member were to use it.

Mr. ANDREWS. This is what I want, because we can only assume that they will all use it.

Mr. JENNINGS. We can give you the history as to who has used it.

Mr. ANDREWS. Don't put in too much detail--but the cost if every Member appointed an intern.

Mr. JENNINGS. Yes, sir.

Mr. Chairman, the figure is $750 multiplied by 436.

Mr. LIVINGSTON. This would come under the resolution.
The intern program would cost $327,000.

Mr. ANDREWS. For 3 months?

Mr. LIVINGSTON. Yes, sir; $750 an intern.

Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Reifel, do you have any questions?
Mr. REIFEL. No questions.

PROPOSED PAY SUPPLEMENTALS

Mr. JENNINGS. Mr. Chairman, I believe you wanted to discuss briefly the pay act item.

Mr. ANDREWS. Yes. How much will the pay act increase the cost of salaries on Capitol Hill?

Mr. JENNINGS. It would cost $1,888,145. I have a chart here, Mr. Chairman, which shows that.

Mr. ANDREWS. We will insert that in the record at this point.

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Mr. JENNINGS. You will note that this represents three-quarters of the year. This means just for October on until July 1, 1968.

Mr. ANDREWS. What will be the annual cost of the pay increase bill? Mr. JENNINGS. It will be one-fourth more than this.

Mr. ANDREWS. Put the exact figures in the record when you correct

the transcript.

Mr. JENNINGS. Yes, sir. The exact figure is $2,517,526.

Mr. ANDREWs. Thank you, gentlemen.

Mr. JENNINGS. Mr. Chairman, thank you.

Mr. ANDREWS. The committee stands adjourned.

INCREASED PAY COSTS, FISCAL YEAR 1968-REVISED REQUIREMENTS, ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL AND LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

(CLERK'S NOTE.-The following material, prepared in the Office of the Architect of the Capitol and the Library of Congress, respectively, was developed with respect to a staff review of supplemental requirements for fiscal year 1968 on account of the pay act of last fall,

and wage board compensation adjustments affecting fiscal 1968 expenditures:)

MARCH 15, 1968.

Hon. GEORGE W. ANDREWS, Chairman, Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

DEAR MR. ANDREWS: In response to your request in connection with the forthcoming pay supplemental bill, I am pleased to report that the Library of Congress, in an effort to cooperate in the current economy drive, is prepared to absorb fully the cost of the pay raise for fiscal year 1968. This, it should be emphasized, has only been possible by deferring desirable and necessary activities until a later date.

Attached is a statement reflecting the analysis of pay increase costs and proposed financing plan under Public Law 90-206, which would require the following transfer of funds:

From:

Salaries and expenses, Library of Congress-

$75, 488

Salaries and expenses, books for the blind and physically handicapped

122, 310

To:

Salaries and expenses, Copyright Office--

81, 032 110, 323

6, 443

Salaries and expenses, Legislative Reference Service----Collection and distribution of library materials (special foreign currency program)

Sincerely yours,

L. QUINCY MUMFORD,
Librarian of Congress.

EXPLANATION OF ATTACHED FINANCING PLAN FOR PAY INCREASE COSTS,

FISCAL YEAR 1968, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

1. Under the appropriation "Salaries and expenses, Library of Congress," we are able to absorb $87,000 by administrative action due to a self-imposed freeze on filling vacant positions. The amount of $324,535 requested requiring congressional action is needed in full to maintain the present staff level. This is possible through a savings of $150,000 from the $880,000 allowed for the rental of space due to delay in obtaining additional space until early in fiscal year 1969 and through a savings of $250,000 from the $1,300,000 allowed for automation study through a decision to defer certain aspects of the studies until fiscal year 1969. These savings total $497,000, of which $421,535 is required for pay increase costs under this appropriation, the balance of $75,488 is to be transferred to meet the pay costs under other appropriations.

2. The appropriation "Salaries and expenses, Copyright Office," supports a self-sustaining business operation. The amount of $81,032 requested requiring congressional action is needed in full to provide the maximum service to which those paying the fees are entitled.

3. Under the appropriation "Salaries and expenses, Legislative Reference Service," the amount of $110,323 requested requiring congressional action is needed in full to maintain the present level of staff during the peak workload period of the session.

4. Under the appropriation "Salaries and expenses. distribution of catalog cards," the full amount of $120,977 is being absorbed by administrative action. This is possible due to delays in filling vacancies occasioned by a self-imposed freeze.

5. Under the appropriation "Salaries and expenses, books for the blind and physically handicapped." we are able to absorb the $14,690 by administrative action. In addition, $122,310 will require congressional action to be transferred to other appropriations. This amount is available due to a decision to defer expenditure of $50,000 of the $75,000 allowed for "Research and development" and $87,000 of the $200,000 provided for tape cassette machines. The program financed by this appropriation will not be harmed as minor engineering problems made it impossible to procure the machines this fiscal year. The amount remaining for the procurement of tape cassette machines will be allowed to lapse. 6. Under the appropriation "Collection and distribution of library materials (special foreign currency program)." the amount of $6,443 requested requiring congressional action is needed in full to maintain the staff at its present level.

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