5 U.S.C. § 13141 — Definitions

Page 1355 TITLE 5—GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES § 13143 lete because it explicitly applies only to fiscal year 2007, the provision is nevertheless intentionally re- stated in chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code. § 13126. Reports to Congress The Director shall, no later than April 30 of each year in which the second session of a Con- gress begins, submit to the Congress a report containing— (1) a summary of the actions taken by the Director during a 2-year period ending on De- cember 31 of the preceding year in order to carry out the Director’s functions and respon- sibilities under this subchapter; and (2) such other information as the Director may consider appropriate. (Pub. L. 117–286, § 3(c), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4302.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 13126 .......... 5 U.S.C. App. (EGA § 408) Pub. L. 95–521, title IV, § 408, as added Pub. L. 100–598, § 4, Nov. 3, 1988, 102 Stat. 3031; amended Pub. L. 104–179, § 4(b)(2)(B), Aug. 6, 1996, 110 Stat. 1567. SUBCHAPTER III—LIMITATIONS ON OUT- SIDE EARNED INCOME AND EMPLOY- MENT § 13141. Definitions In this subchapter: (1) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘charitable organization’’ means an organiza- tion described in section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 170(c)). (2) HONORARIUM.—The term ‘‘honorarium’’ means a payment of money or any thing of value for an appearance, speech or article (in- cluding a series of appearances, speeches, or articles if the subject matter is directly re- lated to the individual’s official duties or the payment is made because of the individual’s status with the Government) by a Member, of- ficer or employee, excluding any actual and necessary travel expenses incurred by such in- dividual (and one relative) to the extent that such expenses are paid or reimbursed by any other person, and the amount otherwise deter- mined shall be reduced by the amount of any such expenses to the extent that such expenses are not paid or reimbursed. (3) MEMBER.—The term ‘‘Member’’ means a Senator in, a Representative in, or a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (4) OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE.—The term ‘‘officer or employee’’ means any officer or employee of the Government except any special Govern- ment employee (as defined in section 202 of title 18). (5) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The term ‘‘travel ex- penses’’ means, with respect to a Member, offi- cer or employee, or a relative of any such indi- vidual, the cost of transportation, and the cost of lodging and meals while away from his or her residence or principal place of employ- ment. (Pub. L. 117–286, § 3(c), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4302.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 13141 .......... 5 U.S.C. App. (EGA § 505) Pub. L. 95–521, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 101–194, title VI, § 601(a), Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1761; amend- ed Pub. L. 102–90, title I, § 6(b)(2), (3), title III, § 314(b), Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 450, 469. § 13142. Administration This subchapter shall be subject to the rules and regulations of— (1) and administered by— (A) the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, with respect to Mem- bers, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives; and (B) in the case of Senators and legislative branch officers and employees other than those officers and employees specified in subparagraph (A), the committee to which reports filed by such officers and employees under subchapter I are transmitted under that subchapter, except that the authority of this section may be delegated by such committee with respect to such officers and employees; (2) the Office of Government Ethics and ad- ministered by designated agency ethics offi- cials with respect to officers and employees of the executive branch; and (3) and administered by the Judicial Con- ference of the United States (or such other agency as it may designate) with respect to of- ficers and employees of the judicial branch. (Pub. L. 117–286, § 3(c), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4303.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 13142 .......... 5 U.S.C. App. (EGA § 503) Pub. L. 95–521, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 101–194, title VI, § 601(a), Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1761; amend- ed Pub. L. 101–280, § 7(c), May 4, 1990, 104 Stat. 161; Pub. L. 102–90, title I, § 6(b)(1), Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 450. In paragraph (1)(A), the words ‘‘Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives’’ are substituted for ‘‘Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives’’ because of House Resolution No. 5, 112th Congress, January 5, 2011. § 13143. Outside earned income limitation (a) OUTSIDE EARNED INCOME LIMITATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided by para- graph (2), a Member or an officer or employee who is a noncareer officer or employee and who occupies a position classified above GS–15 of the General Schedule or, in the case of posi- tions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than 120 percent of the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS–15 of the General Schedule, may not in any calendar year have outside earned income attributable to such calendar year which exceeds 15 percent of the