federal (government) employees may except non-cash gifts of less than $20, per occasion, for a total of $50 in a calendar year from a single source. Cash it no

federal (government) employees may except non-cash gifts of less than $20, per occasion, for a total of $50 in a calendar year from a single source. Cash it no permitted. As is usually the case, different laws apply to Congress and the Senate. I believe it's $100 for House members and $250 for senators. of course, there are also political "donations."