Section was formerly classified to section 61a of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

1975—Pub. L. 94–59 substituted “an annual rate of compensation of $40,000” for “a rate of $38,760 per annum”.

1974—Pub. L. 93–371 increased the annual rate of compensation from $27,500 to $38,760.

Pub. L. 94–59, title I, § 105, July 25, 1975, 89 Stat. 275, provided that the increase in the Secretary’s rate of compensation to $40,000 is effective July 1, 1975.

Pub. L. 93–371, § 4, Aug. 13, 1974, 88 Stat. 429, provided in part that: “This paragraph [referred to here as section 4 of Pub. L. 93–371, see Tables for classification] is effective July 1, 1974.”

Section effective first day of first pay period which begins on or after July 1, 1964, except to the extent provided in section 501(c) of Pub. L. 88–426, see section 501 of Pub. L. 88–426.

Pub. L. 93–371, § 4, Aug. 13, 1974, 88 Stat. 429, eff. July 1, 1974, provided in part that: “This paragraph does not supersede (1) any provision of an order of the President pro tempore of the Senate authorizing a higher rate of compensation, and (2) any authority of the President pro tempore to adjust rates of compensation or limitations referred to in this paragraph under section 4 of the Federal Pay Comparability Act of 1970 [2 U.S.C. 4571].”

Increases in compensation of Secretary of Senate under authority of Federal Salary Act of 1967 (Pub. L. 90–206) and Federal Pay Comparability Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91–656), see section 4571 of this title, and Salary Directives of President pro tempore of the Senate, set out as notes under that section.