qualifying position
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United States Code
2 U.S.C. § 4576 — in this section (2 versions over time)
In this section, the term “qualifying position” means a position that—
(1) is designated as a shared position for purposes of this section by the Senator or other head of the office in which the position is located; and
(2) is one of the following:
(A) A position—
(i) that is in the office of a Senator; and
(ii) the pay of which is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate.
(B) A position—
(i) that is in any committee of the Senate (including a select or special committee) or a joint committee of Congress; and
(ii) the pay of which is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate out of an appropriation under the heading “inquiries and investigations” or “Joint Economic Committee”, or a heading relating to a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
(C) A position—
(i) that is in another office (excluding the Office of the Vice President and the Office of the Chaplain of the Senate); and
(ii) the pay of which is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate out of an appropriation under the heading “Salaries, Officers and Employees”.
(D) A position—
(i) that is filled pursuant to section 6311 of this title; and
(ii) the pay of which is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate out of an appropriation under the heading “miscellaneous items”.