§ 130h. Support services for House during emergency; memorandum of understanding with an executive agency
(a)
Authorization
Notwithstanding any other provision of law—
(1)
subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the head of an executive agency (as defined in section
105 of title
5) may enter into a memorandum of understanding under which the agency may provide facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel, and other support services for the use of the House of Representatives during an emergency situation; and
(b)
Approval of Speaker required
The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives may not enter into a memorandum of understanding described in subsection (a)(1) of this section without the approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(c)
Applicability
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year.