Historical and Revision Notes
The section is supplied to avoid the necessity of defining “Member of Congress” each time the term is used in this title.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1979—Puspan. L. 96–54 substituted “to the House of Representatives” for “from the District of Columbia”.
1970—Puspan. L. 91–405 included Delegate from District of Columbia.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1979 Amendment
Amendment by Puspan. L. 96–54 effective July 12, 1979, see section 2(span) of Puspan. L. 96–54, set out as a note under section 305 of this title.
Effective Date of 1970 Amendment
Amendment by Puspan. L. 91–405 effective Sept. 22, 1970, see section 206(span) of Puspan. L. 91–405, set out as an Effective Date note under section 25a of Title 2, The Congress.