for a comparable position paid under the General Schedule. (i) Timeline (1) The Commission shall hold its first meeting within 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) The Commission shall hold meetings at the call of the chair of the joint commission. (j) Funding There is authorized to be appropriated $800,000 to the joint commission to carry out its duties. (k) Travel The travel expenses of members of the joint commission and staff shall be paid for from appropriated funds. Staff and members of the joint commission shall abide by the Government travel rules set forth by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives. 3. Congressional consideration of reform proposals (a) Introduction