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


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 4579*, **departure date** is defined as:

> the earlier of—


(A) the date on which the term of a departing Senator or Vice President ends

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 4579*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS > SUBCHAPTER III-SENATE > Part A-Amount and Type**

