Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

26 U.S.C. § 8004

Appointment and compensation of staff

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.

Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736 68A Stat. 926 Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1907(a)(2)90 Stat. 1835 (, ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 94–4551976— substituted “compensation of the Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee” for “compensation of a clerk” after “appoint and fix the”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1976 Amendment

Pub. L. 94–455section 1907(c) of Pub. L. 94–455section 8001 of this titleAmendment by effective on first day of first month which begins more than 90 days after , see , set out as a note under .