U.S.C. Title 2 - THE CONGRESS 2 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 2 - THE CONGRESS CHAPTER 12 - CONTESTED ELECTIONS Sec. 396 - Allowance of party's expenses From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§396. Allowance of party's expenses
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.
(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.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments 1996—Pub. L. 104–186 substituted "applicable accounts" for "contingent fund".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date Section 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.