### Question
How does the law define transfer date?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 2261*, **transfer date** is defined as:

> the date occurring on the first day of the first pay period (applicable to employees transferred under section 2241 of this title) occurring on or after 30 days after October 20, 2008

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 2261*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER > SUBCHAPTER IV-CAPITOL GUIDE SERVICE AND OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES > Part C-Transfer Date**

