### Question
How does CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS define qualifying position?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 4576*, **qualifying position** is defined as:

> 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

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 4576*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS > SUBCHAPTER III-SENATE > Part A-Amount and Type**

