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2 U.S.C. § 4522. — Deductions for withdrawal · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 2/§ 4522

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2 U.S.C. § 4522.Chapter 45

§ 4522

Deductions for withdrawal

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When any Member or Delegate withdraws from his seat and does not return before the adjournment of Congress, he shall, in addition to the sum deducted for each day, forfeit a sum equal to the amount which would have been allowed by law for his mileage in returning home; and such sum shall be deducted from his compensation, unless the withdrawal is with the leave of the Senate or House of Representatives respectively.

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)