Collapse to view only § 8001. Authorization
- § 8001. Authorization
- § 8002. Membership
- § 8003. Election of chairman and vice chairman
- § 8004. Appointment and compensation of staff
- § 8005. Payment of expenses
There shall be a joint congressional committee known as the Joint Committee on Taxation (hereinafter in this subtitle referred to as the “Joint Committee”).
The Joint Committee shall elect a chairman and vice chairman from among its members.
Except as otherwise provided by law, the Joint Committee shall have power to appoint and fix the compensation of the Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee and such experts and clerical, stenographic, and other assistants as it deems advisable.
The expenses of the Joint Committee shall be paid one-half from the contingent fund of the Senate and one-half from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives, upon vouchers signed by the chairman or the vice chairman.