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XI. Travel Allowed by Other Gift Rule Exceptions
Local Transportation for Widely-Attended Events and Charity Fundraisers
You may accept local transportation from the event organizer of a widely-attended event or a charity fundraiser, assuming the event meets all of the requirements.[62] Local transportation means within 35 miles of the U.S. Capitol or the nearest district office.
[62] House Rule 25, cl. 5(a)(4)(D). The requirements for a widely-attended event and a charity fundraiser are discussed further in the gifts section.
Widely-Available Opportunities
You may accept local transportation that is routinely offered to a group or class unrelated to your House position.[63]
[63] House Rule 25, cl. 5(a)(3)(R).
Example. You were invited to speak on a weekly news show. The television station routinely sends a car to pick up its guests staying nearby. The television station offers to pick you up from your home that is near the station. You may accept the offer of local transportation from the television station.
Less than $50
You may accept travel expenses, including transportation and meals, if the total for the travel expenses is less than $50 per person, and the organization sponsoring the travel does not employ or retain a registered federal lobbyist.[64]
[64] House Rule 25, cl. 5(a)(1)(B)(i). Gifts under the “less than $50” exception have an annual limit of less than $100. The limit is per donor, per recipient. Id. Gifts that are allowed under different exceptions to the House Gift Rule are not rolled into the less than $100 limit.
Example. You were invited on a tour of healthcare facilities in the immediate DC area. The sponsoring organization does not employ or retain a registered federal lobbyist. The sponsoring organization would like to pay for a bus for the day and provide lunch. The total value of the bus and lunch per person is $40. You may accept the offer.
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