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 | | As a general rule, when a Member, officer or employee receives a gift that cannot be accepted under the gift rule, he or she must either pay the donor the market value for the gift, or return the gift to the donor promptly. |
 | | In applying the provisions of the House gift rule, it must be borne in mind that under the House Code of Official Conduct (clause 2 of House Rule 24), Members and staff must adhere not only to the letter, but also to the spirit of the rules of the House and its committees. |
 | | As used in the rule, free attendance includes "waiver of all or part of a conference or other fee, the provision of local transportation, or the provision of food, refreshments, entertainment, and instructional materials furnished to all attendees as an integral part of the event." (clause 5(a)(4)(D) of House Rule 26). |
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