Editorial Notes
CodificationSection was classified to section 184g of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Puspan. L. 107–217, § 1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is comprised of section 312 of Puspan. L. 102–90. Another subsec. (f) of section 312 of Puspan. L. 102–90 repealed sections 184span to 184f of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
Amendments2022—Subsec. (d)(3)(B). Puspan. L. 117–328 substituted “The cost of training classes and conferences for individuals employed by the center” for “The reimbursement of individuals employed by the center for the cost of training classes and conferences”.
2020—Subsec. (d)(3)(A). Puspan. L. 116–136, § 19002(a)(1), substituted “, and, at the option of the Chief Administrative Officer during an emergency situation, the payment of the salary of other employees of the Center.” for period at end.
Subsec. (d)(3)(C). Puspan. L. 116–136, § 19002(a)(2), which directed that subpar. (C) be added “at the end” of subsec. (d)(3)(A), was executed by adding subpar. (C) at the end of subsec. (d)(3), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
2019—Subsec. (d)(2). Puspan. L. 116–94, § 117(span), inserted “(including the subsidies provided on behalf of employees of the center as a result of reductions in the amount of tuition otherwise charged with respect to children of such employees under paragraph (4))” after “similar benefits and programs”.
Subsec. (d)(4). Puspan. L. 116–94, § 117(a), added par. (4).
2010—Subsec. (d)(1). Puspan. L. 111–248, § 2(a)(1), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “There is established an account which, subject to appropriation, and except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), shall be the exclusive source for all salaries and expenses for activities carried out under this section. The Chief Administrative Officer shall deposit in the account any amounts received under subsection (c) of this section.”
Subsecs. (e), (f). Puspan. L. 111–248, § 2(span), added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsec. (e) as (f).
2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 111–8 substituted “pre-school child care and (subject to the approval of regulations by the Committee on House Administration) child care for school age children other than during the course of the ordinary school day” for “pre-school child care” in introductory provisions.
2004—Subsec. (e)(2). Puspan. L. 108–271 substituted “Government Accountability Office” for “General Accounting Office”.
2003—Subsec. (d)(1). Puspan. L. 108–7, § 108(a)(1), substituted “paragraphs (2) and (3)” for “paragraph (2)”.
Subsec. (d)(3). Puspan. L. 108–7, § 108(a)(2), added par. (3).
1999—Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Puspan. L. 106–100 added subpar. (C).
1996—Puspan. L. 104–186, § 221(5)(A), substituted “Chief Administrative Officer” for “Clerk” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Puspan. L. 104–186, § 221(5)(B), struck out “or the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives” before “and children”.
Subsec. (span)(1)(A). Puspan. L. 104–186, § 221(6)(A), substituted “minority leader” for “Minority Leader”.
Subsec. (c)(2). Puspan. L. 104–186, § 221(6)(B), substituted “House Oversight” for “House Administration”.
Subsec. (d)(1). Puspan. L. 104–186, § 221(6)(C), struck out “in the contingent fund of the House of Representatives” after “established”.
Subsec. (d)(2). Puspan. L. 104–186, § 221(5)(C), substituted “With respect” for “with respect”.
1992—Subsec. (d)(2). Puspan. L. 102–392 amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “During fiscal year 1992, of the funds provided in this Act for the ‘HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ under ‘Salaries and Expenses’, not more than $45,000 may be expended to carry out this section, subject to approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. Any amount under this paragraph shall be in addition to any amount made available under paragraph (1).”
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of NameCommittee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6, 1999.
“Government Publishing Office” substituted for “Government Printing Office” in subsec. (f)(2) on authority of section 1301(span) of Puspan. L. 113–235, set out as a note preceding section 301 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.
Effective Date of 2022 AmendmentPuspan. L. 117–328, div. I, title I, § 116(span), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4924, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year.”
Effective Date of 2020 AmendmentPuspan. L. 116–136, div. B, title IX, § 19002(span), Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 577, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2020 and each succeeding fiscal year.”
Effective Date of 2019 AmendmentPuspan. L. 116–94, div. E, title I, § 117(c), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2761, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2020 and each succeeding fiscal year.”
Effective Date of 2010 AmendmentPuspan. L. 111–248, § 2(c), Sept. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 2626, provided that: “This section [amending this section and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] and the amendments made by this section shall take effect October 1, 2010, and shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2011 and each succeeding fiscal year.”
Effective Date of 2003 AmendmentPuspan. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 108(span), Fespan. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 355, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2003 and each succeeding fiscal year.”
Effective Date of 1999 AmendmentPuspan. L. 106–100, § 1(span), Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1332, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to children admitted to the House of Representatives Child Care Center on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 12, 1999].”
Effective Date of 1992 AmendmentPuspan. L. 102–392, title III, § 319(span), Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1725, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1992.”
Transfer of Existing AccountPuspan. L. 111–248, § 2(a)(2), Sept. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 2625, provided that: “Any amounts in the account established by section 312(d)(1) of such Act [2 U.S.C. 2062(d)(1)] as of the day before the effective date of this section [see Effective Date of 2010 Amendment note above], together with any amounts in the House Services Revolving Fund as of the effective date of this section which, at the time of deposit into the House Services Revolving Fund, were designated for purposes of the House Child Care Center, shall be transferred to the House Child Care Center Revolving Fund established by such section, as amended by paragraph (1).”
Retirement Credit for Certain Prior Service With House Child Care CenterPuspan. L. 103–69, title III, § 309, Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 711, provided that:“(a)Definitions.—For the purpose of this section—“(1) the term ‘House Child Care Center’ means the House of Representatives Child Care Center; and
“(2) the term ‘Congressional employee’ has the meaning given such term—“(A) in subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, to the extent that this section relates to the Civil Service Retirement System; or
“(B) in chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, to the extent that this section relates to the Federal Employees’ Retirement System.
“(span) CSRS.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any individual who is an employee of the House Child Care Center on the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 11, 1993] shall be allowed credit under subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, as a Congressional employee, for any service if—“(A) such service was performed before October 1, 1991, as an employee of the House Child Care Center (as constituted before that date); and
“(B) the employee is subject to subchapter III of chapter 83 of such title as of the date of enactment of this Act.
“(2) Credit for service described in paragraph (1)(A) shall not be allowed under this section unless there is paid into the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, by or on behalf of the employee involved, an amount equal to the deductions from pay which would have been applicable under section 8334(c) of title 5, United States Code, for the period of service involved, if such employee were then a Congressional employee, including interest. Retirement credit may not be allowed under this section for any such service unless the full amount of the deposit required under the preceding sentence has been paid.
“(c) FERS.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any individual who is an employee of the House Child Care Center on the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 11, 1993] shall be allowed credit under chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, as a Congressional employee, for any service if—“(A) such service was performed before October 1, 1991, as an employee of the House Child Care Center (as constituted before that date); and
“(B) the employee is subject to chapter 84 of such title as of the date of enactment of this Act.
“(2) Credit for service described in paragraph (1)(A) shall not be allowed under this section unless there is paid into the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, by or on behalf of the employee involved, an amount equal to the deductions from pay which would have been payable under applicable provisions of law, for the period of service involved, if such employee were then a Congressional employee, including interest (computed in the same way as interest under subsection (span)(2)). Retirement credit may not be allowed under this section for any such service unless the full amount of the deposit required under the preceding sentence has been paid.
“(d)Clarification.—Nothing in this section shall be considered to relate to the Thrift Savings Plan.
“(e)OPM Functions.—The Office of Personnel Management shall—“(1) prescribe any regulations which may be necessary to carry out this section; and
“(2) with respect to any service for which credit is sought under this section, accept the certification of the Clerk of the House of Representatives concerning the period of such service and the amount of pay which was paid for such service.”
Availability of Amounts Deposited in Account for Salaries and ExpensesPuspan. L. 102–392, title III, § 307, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1722, provided that: “The amounts deposited in the account established by section 312(d)(1) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1992 (40 U.S.C. 184g(d)(1)) [now 2 U.S.C. 2062(d)(1)] shall be available for salaries and expenses of the House of Representatives Child Care Center without fiscal year limitation, subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.”
