CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995 Public Law 104–1, as amended CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995 1 119–37 Statute Compilation United States House of Representatives Office of the Legislative Counsel text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Statute Compilations USLM converter, version 20240419 2025-11-21 Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 8321 104 1995-01-23 CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995 [Public Law 104–1; Approved on January 23, 1995] [As Amended Through P.L. 119–37, Enacted November 12, 2025] [Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 104–1. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps/] [Note: While this publication does not represent an official version of any Federal statute, substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. The official version of Federal law is found in the United States Statutes at Large and in the United States Code. The legal effect to be given to the Statutes at Large and the United States Code is established by statute (1 U.S.C. 112, 204).]
AN ACTTo make certain laws applicable to the legislative branch of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Congressional Accountability Act of 1995”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. TITLE II— Part A— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Part B— Sec. 210. Part C— Sec. 215. Part D— Sec. 220. Part E— Sec. 225. Sec. 226. Part F— Sec. 230. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. Sec. 404. Sec. 405. Sec. 406. Sec. 407. Sec. 408. Sec. 409. Sec. 410. Sec. 411. Sec. 412. Sec. 413. Sec. 414. Sec. 415. Sec. 416. Sec. 417. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. Sec. 504. Sec. 505. Sec. 506. Sec. 507. Sec. 508. Sec. 509. Sec. 510. Sec. 511.
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GENERAL </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101" role="definitions" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1301">2 U.S.C. 1301</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act, as used in this Act:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Board</term>” means the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chair.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Chair</term>” means the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered employee.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">covered employee</term>” means any employee of—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the House of Representatives;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Senate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Capitol Police;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Congressional Budget Office;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of the Architect of the Capitol;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of the Attending Physician;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of Technology Assessment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Library of Congress, except for section 220; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/3/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employee.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employee</term>” includes an applicant for employment and a former employee.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employee of the office of the architect of the capitol.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol</term>” includes any employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol or the Botanic Garden<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID003DF6D41217400598EA183834A89F7D" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">1</ref>.</content><footnote id="ID003DF6D41217400598EA183834A89F7D" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 1(g)(1) of Public Law 110–279 provided that section 101(5) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301(5)) is amended by striking “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Botanic Garden, or the Senate Restaurant</term>” and inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Botanic Garden</term>”. Probably should have struck “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Botanic Garden, or the Senate Restaurant[s]</term>”. The amendment was executed to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employee of the capitol police.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employee of the Capitol Police</term>” includes any member or officer of the Capitol Police.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employee of the house of representatives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employee of the House of Representatives</term>” includes an individual occupying a position the pay for which is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID02E754DBAE2840DFA4B2D54A908F941D" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">2</ref>, or another official designated by the House of Representatives, or any employment position in an entity that is paid with funds derived from the clerk-hire allowance of the House of Representatives but not any such individual employed by any entity listed in subparagraphs (C) through (K) of paragraph (3).</content><footnote id="ID02E754DBAE2840DFA4B2D54A908F941D" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Effective on June 21, 2019, section 302(b) of Public Law 115–397 provides for an amendment to strike “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">disbursed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives</term>” and insert “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives</term>”. Such amendment was carried out, but it probably should have been made to subsection (a)(7) (as amended by section 305(a)(1) of such Public Law). </p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employee of the senate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employee of the Senate</term>” includes any employee whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate, but not any such individual employed by any entity listed in subparagraphs (C) through (K) of paragraph (3).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employing office.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employing office</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the personal office of a Member of the House of Representatives or of a Senator;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate or a joint committee;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/9/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other office headed by a person with the final authority to appoint, hire, discharge, and set the terms, conditions, or privileges of the employment of an employee of the House of Representatives or the Senate; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/9/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, the United States Capitol Police, the Congressional Budget Office, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, the Office of the Attending Physician, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, the Office of Technology Assessment, and the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/9/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Library of Congress, except for section 220.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Executive director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Executive Director</term>” means the Executive Director of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General counsel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">General Counsel</term>” means the General Counsel of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/a/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Office.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Office</term>” means the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID7FFFB77F0D524651AE8762C8ADBF65A3" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">3</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clarification of Coverage of Employees of Certain Commissions.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coverage.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, the China Review Commission, the Congressional-Executive China Commission, and the Helsinki Commission—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any individual who is an employee of such Commission shall be considered a covered employee for purposes of this Act; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Commission shall be considered an employing office for purposes of this Act.</content> </subparagraph><footnote id="ID7FFFB77F0D524651AE8762C8ADBF65A3" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">3</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 805(b) of Public Law 116–94 (133 Stat. 3077) provides for amendments to subsection (b), however, the reference to the amended law probably should have included “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of 1995</term>” after “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Congressional Accountability Act</term>”. The amendments were executed to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to provide legal assistance and representation.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (3), legal assistance and representation under this Act, including assistance and representation with respect to the proposal or acceptance of the disposition of a claim under this Act, shall be provided to the China Review Commission, the Congressional-Executive China Commission, and the Helsinki Commission—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by the Office of House Employment Counsel of the House of Representatives, in the case of assistance and representation in connection with a claim filed under title IV (including all subsequent proceedings under such title in connection with the claim) at a time when the chair of the Commission is a Member of the House, and in the case of assistance and representation in connection with any subsequent claim under title IV related to the initial claim where the subsequent claim involves the same parties; or</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by the Office of Senate Chief Counsel for Employment of the Senate, in the case of assistance and representation in connection with a claim filed under title IV (including all subsequent proceedings under such title in connection with the claim) at a time when the chair of the Commission is a Senator, and in the case of assistance and representation in connection with any subsequent claim under title IV related to the initial claim where the subsequent claim involves the same parties.</content> </clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDAF2CB850E6754CF7907F77E36203DFE0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">4</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Legal assistance and representation under this chapter, including assistance and representation with respect to the proposal or acceptance of the disposition of a claim under this chapter, shall be provided to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom by the Office of Senate Chief Counsel for Employment of the Senate, in the case of assistance and representation in connection with a claim filed under subchapter IV (including all subsequent proceedings under such subchapter in connection with such claim).</content><footnote id="IDAF2CB850E6754CF7907F77E36203DFE0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">4</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Margin so in law. See amendment made by section 805 (b)(2)(C) of division J of Public Law 116-94. </p></footnote> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">China Review Commission</term>” means the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission established under section 1238 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), as enacted into law by section 1 of Public Law 106–398;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Congressional-Executive China Commission</term>” means the Congressional–Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China established under title III of the U.S.–China Relations Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–286; 22 U.S.C. 6911 et seq.); </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Helsinki Commission</term>” means the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe established under the Act entitled “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">An Act to establish a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe</term>”, approved June 3, 1976 (Public Law 94–304; 22 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s101/b/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">United States Commission on International Religious Freedom</term>” means the Commission established under section 201 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6431 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1302">2 U.S.C. 1302</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICATION OF LAWS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Laws Made Applicable.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following laws shall apply, as prescribed by this Act, to the legislative branch of the Federal Government:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 71 (relating to Federal service labor-management relations) of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (29 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (29 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 43 (relating to veterans' employment and reemployment) of title 38, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/a/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9202 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Laws Which May Be Made Applicable.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall review provisions of Federal law (including regulations) relating to (A) the terms and conditions of employment (including hiring, promotion, demotion, termination, salary, wages, overtime compensation, benefits, work assignments or reassignments, grievance and disciplinary procedures, protection from discrimination in personnel actions, occupational health and safety, and family and medical and other leave) of employees, and (B) access to public services and accommodations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning on December 31, 1996, and every 2 years thereafter, the Board shall report on (A) whether or to what degree the provisions described in paragraph (1) are applicable or inapplicable to the legislative branch, and (B) with respect to provisions inapplicable to the legislative branch, whether such provisions should be made applicable to the legislative branch. The presiding officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate shall cause each such report to be printed in the Congressional Record and each such report shall be referred to the committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate with jurisdiction.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports of congressional committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report accompanying any bill or joint resolution relating to terms and conditions of employment or access to public services or accommodations reported by a committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe the manner in which the provisions of the bill or joint resolution apply to the legislative branch; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a provision not applicable to the legislative branch, include a statement of the reasons the provision does not apply.</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">On the objection of any Member, it shall not be in order for the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any such bill or joint resolution if the report of the committee on such bill or joint resolution does not comply with the provisions of this paragraph. This paragraph may be waived in either House by majority vote of that House.</continuation> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of <inline style="-uslm-dtd:enum-in-header">2008</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this Act that apply to a violation of section 201(a)(1) shall be considered to apply to a violation of title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.), consistent with section 207(c) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 2000ff–6(c)).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No limitation on other laws.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section limits the provisions of this Act that apply to a violation of a law described in subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tI/s102/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other laws.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A law described in this subparagraph is a law (even if not listed in subsection (a) or this subsection) that explicitly applies one or more provisions of this Act to a violation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS </heading> <part identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA" style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">PART A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION, FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE, FAIR LABOR STANDARDS, EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION, WORKER ADJUSTMENT AND RETRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT OF VETERANS, AND INTIMIDATION </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1311">2 U.S.C. 1311</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS UNDER TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1967, THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AND TITLE I OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discriminatory Practices Prohibited.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">All personnel actions affecting covered employees shall be made free from any discrimination based on—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, within the meaning of section 703 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–2);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">age, within the meaning of section 15 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 633a); or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disability, within the meaning of section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 791) and sections 102 through 104 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12112–12114).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil rights.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (a)(1) shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under section 706(g) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–5(g)); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such compensatory damages as would be appropriate if awarded under section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981), or as would be appropriate if awarded under sections 1977A(a)(1), 1977A(b)(2), and, irrespective of the size of the employing office, 1977A(b)(3)(D) of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a(a)(1), 1981a(b)(2), and 1981a(b)(3)(D)).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Age discrimination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (a)(2) shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under section 15(c) of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 633a(c)); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such liquidated damages as would be appropriate if awarded under section 7(b) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 626(b)).</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">In addition, the waiver provisions of section 7(f) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 626(f)) shall apply to covered employees.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disabilities discrimination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (a)(3) shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under section 505(a)(1) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794a(a)(1)) or section 107(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12117(a)); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such compensatory damages as would be appropriate if awarded under sections 1977A(a)(2), 1977A(a)(3), 1977A(b)(2), and, irrespective of the size of the employing office, 1977A(b)(3)(D) of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a(a)(2), 1981a(a)(3), 1981a(b)(2), and 1981a(b)(3)(D)).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application to General Accounting Office, Government Printing Office, and Library of Congress.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 717 of the civil rights act of 1964.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 717(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16) is amended by—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">legislative and</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">branches</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">branch</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Government Printing Office, the General Accounting Office, and the</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and in the</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 15 of the age discrimination in employment act of 1967.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 15(a) of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 633a(a)) is amended by—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">legislative and</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">branches</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">branch</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Government Printing Office, the General Accounting Office, and the</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and in the</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 509 of the americans with disabilities act of 1990.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 509 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12209) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (a) and (b) of section 509;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(c) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Instrumentalities of Congress</headingText>.—</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The General Accounting Office, the Government Printing Office, and the Library of Congress shall be covered as follows:</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the second sentence of paragraph (2);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the instrumentalities of the Congress include</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">instrumentality of the Congress</term>’ means</quotedText>”, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Architect of the Capitol, the Congressional Budget Office</quotedText>”, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Library</quotedText>”, and by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Office of Technology Assessment, and the United States Botanic Garden</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (7) and by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement of employment rights.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedies and procedures set forth in section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16) shall be available to any employee of an instrumentality of the Congress who alleges a violation of the rights and protections under sections 102 through 104 of this Act that are made applicable by this section, except that the authorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall be exercised by the chief official of the instrumentality of the Congress.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/c/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending the title of the section to read “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE CONGRESS</headingText></quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application to Unpaid Staff.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any staff member of an employing office who carries out official duties of the employing office but who is not paid by the employing office for carrying out such duties (referred to in this subsection as an “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">unpaid staff member</quotedText>”), including an intern, an individual detailed to an employing office, and an individual participating in a fellowship program, in the same manner and to the same extent as such subsections apply with respect to a covered employee; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a former unpaid staff member, if the act that may be a violation of subsection (a) occurred during the service of the former unpaid staffer for the employing office.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in paragraph (1) may be construed to extend liability for a violation of subsection (a) to an employing office on the basis of an action taken by any person who is not under the supervision or control of the employing office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intern defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">intern</term>” means an individual who performs service for an employing office which is uncompensated by the United States to earn credit awarded by an educational institution or to learn a trade or occupation, and includes any individual participating in a page program operated by any House of Congress.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s201/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall take effect 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1312">2 U.S.C. 1312</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1993. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Family and Medical Leave Rights and Protections Provided.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rights and protections established by sections 101 through 105 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611 through 2615) shall apply to covered employees. In applying section 102 of such Act with respect to leave for an event described in subsection (a)(1)(A) or (B) of such section to covered employees, subsection (d) of this section shall apply. Paragraphs (1) and (4) of section 102(a) of such Act shall be subject to subsection (d) of this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of the application described in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employer</term>” as used in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 means any employing office, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">eligible employee</term>” as used in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 means a covered employee who has been employed in any employing office for 12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months. The requirements of subparagraph (B) shall not apply with respect to leave under subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such remedy, including liquidated damages, as would be appropriate if awarded under paragraph (1) of section 107(a) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2617(a)(1)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application to General Accounting Office and Library of Congress.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendments to the family and medical leave act of 1993.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coverage.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 101(4)(A) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of clause (ii), by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”, and by adding after clause (iii) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes the General Accounting Office and the Library of Congress.”</content> </clause></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 107 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2617) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Accounting Office and Library of Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of the General Accounting Office and the Library of Congress, the authority of the Secretary of Labor under this title shall be exercised respectively by the Comptroller General of the United States and the Librarian of Congress.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendment to title 5, united states code.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6381(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">District of Columbia</quotedText>” and inserting before the semicolon the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and any employee of the General Accounting Office or the Library of Congress</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rule for Paid Parental Leave.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Substitution of paid leave.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered employee may elect to substitute for any leave without pay under subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)) any paid leave which is available to such employee for that purpose.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount of paid leave.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The paid leave that is available to a covered employee for purposes of paragraph (1) is—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved that corresponds to the number of administrative workweeks of paid parental leave available to employees under section 6382(d)(2)(B)(i) of title 5, United States Code; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">during the 12-month period referred to in section 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)) and in addition to the administrative workweeks described in subparagraph (A), any additional paid vacation, personal, family, medical, or accrued sick leave provided by the employing office to such employee.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section or section 102(d)(2)(A) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612(d)(2)(A)) shall be considered to require or permit an employing office to require that an employee first use all or any portion of the leave described in paragraph (2)(B) before being allowed to use the paid parental leave described in paragraph (2)(A).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional rules.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paid parental leave under paragraph (2)(A)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/d/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be payable from any appropriation or fund available for salaries or expenses for positions within the employing office;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/d/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if not used by the covered employee before the end of the 12-month period (as referred to in section 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)(1))) to which it relates, shall not accumulate for any subsequent use; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/d/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall apply without regard to the limitations in subparagraph (E), (F), or (G) of section 6382(d)(2) of title 5, United States Code, or section 104(c)(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2614(c)(2)).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall, pursuant to section 304, issue regulations to implement the rights and protections under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsection (a) except insofar as the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) and (b) shall be effective 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s202/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General accounting office and library of congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) shall be effective 1 year after transmission to the Congress of the study under section 230.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1313">2 U.S.C. 1313</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fair Labor Standards.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rights and protections established by subsections (a)(1) and (d) of section 6, section 7, section 12(c), and section 18D of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 (a)(1) and (d), 207, 212(c), 218d) shall apply to covered employees.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interns.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">covered employee</term>” does not include an intern as defined in regulations under subsection (c).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensatory time.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in regulations under subsection (c)(3) and in subsection (c)(4), covered employees may not receive compensatory time in lieu of overtime compensation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such remedy, including liquidated damages, as would be appropriate if awarded under section 16(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 216(b)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations To Implement Section.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall, pursuant to section 304, issue regulations to implement this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (3), the regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsection (a) except insofar as the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Irregular work schedules.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall issue regulations for covered employees whose work schedules directly depend on the schedule of the House of Representatives or the Senate that shall be comparable to the provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 that apply to employees who have irregular work schedules.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Law enforcement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Law enforcement personnel of the Capitol Police who are subject to the exemption under section 7(k) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207(k)) may elect to receive compensatory time off in lieu of overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of the maximum for their work period.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application to the Government Printing Office.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3(e)(2)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(e)(2)(A)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">legislative or</quotedText>”,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end of clause (iv), and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the semicolon at the end of clause (v) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or</quotedText>” and by adding after clause (v) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Government Printing Office;”</content> </clause></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s203/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) and (b) shall be effective 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1314">2 U.S.C. 1314</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS UNDER THE EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT OF 1988. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Polygraph Practices Prohibited.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No employing office, irrespective of whether a covered employee works in that employing office, may require a covered employee to take a lie detector test where such a test would be prohibited if required by an employer under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 3 of the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (29 U.S.C. 2002 (1), (2), or (3)). In addition, the waiver provisions of section 6(d) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2005(d)) shall apply to covered employees.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">covered employee</term>” shall include employees of the General Accounting Office and the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employing office</term>” shall include the General Accounting Office .</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Capitol police.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall preclude the Capitol Police from using lie detector tests in accordance with regulations under subsection (c).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under section 6(c)(1) of the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (29 U.S.C. 2005(c)(1)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations To Implement Section.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall, pursuant to section 304, issue regulations to implement this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsections (a) and (b) except insofar as the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsections (a) and (b) shall be effective 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s204/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General accounting office and library of congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall be effective with respect to the General Accounting Office and the Library of Congress 1 year after transmission to the Congress of the study under section 230.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1315">2 U.S.C. 1315</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS UNDER THE WORKER ADJUSTMENT AND RETRAINING NOTIFICATION ACT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Rights.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No employing office shall be closed or a mass layoff ordered within the meaning of section 3 of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (29 U.S.C. 2102) until the end of a 60-day period after the employing office serves written notice of such prospective closing or layoff to representatives of covered employees or, if there are no representatives, to covered employees.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">covered employee</term>” shall include employees of the General Accounting Office and the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employing office</term>” shall include the General Accounting Office .</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of section 5(a) of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (29 U.S.C. 2104(a) (1), (2), and (4)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations To Implement Section.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall, pursuant to section 304, issue regulations to implement this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsection (a) except insofar as the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsections (a) and (b) shall be effective 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s205/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General accounting office and library of congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall be effective with respect to the General Accounting Office and the Library of Congress 1 year after transmission to the Congress of the study under section 230.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="206">SEC. 206. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1316">2 U.S.C. 1316</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS RELATING TO VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed Services.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be unlawful for an employing office to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">discriminate, within the meaning of subsections (a) and (b) of section 4311 of title 38, United States Code, against an eligible employee;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">deny to an eligible employee reemployment rights within the meaning of sections 4312 and 4313 of title 38, United States Code; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">deny to an eligible employee benefits within the meaning of sections 4316, 4317, and 4318 of title 38, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">eligible employee</term>” means a covered employee performing service in the uniformed services, within the meaning of section 4303(13) of title 38, United States Code, whose service has not been terminated upon occurrence of any of the events enumerated in section 4304 of title 38, United States Code,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">covered employee</term>” includes employees of the General Accounting Office , and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employing office</term>” includes the General Accounting Office .</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under section 4323(d) of title 38, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations To Implement Section.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall, pursuant to section 304, issue regulations to implement this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsection (a) except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsections (a) and (b) shall be effective 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s206/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General accounting office and library of congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall be effective with respect to the General Accounting Office and the Library of Congress 1 year after transmission to the Congress of the study under section 230.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="207">SEC. 207. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1316b">2 U.S.C. 1316b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">agency</term>”, “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">criminal history record information</term>”, and “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">suspension</term>” have the meanings given the terms in section 9201 of title 5, United States Code, except as otherwise modified by this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restrictions on Criminal History Inquiries.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an employee of an employing office may not request that an applicant for employment as a covered employee disclose criminal history record information if the request would be prohibited under section 9202 of title 5, United States Code, if made by an employee of an agency.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditional offer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of applying that section 9202 under subparagraph (A), a reference in that section 9202 to a conditional offer shall be considered to be an offer of employment as a covered employee that is conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of section 9206 of title 5, United States Code, shall apply to employing offices, consistent with regulations issued under subsection (d).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (b)(1) shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under section 9204 of title 5, United States Code, if the violation had been committed by an employee of an agency, consistent with regulations issued under subsection (d), except that the reference in that section to a suspension shall be considered to be a suspension with the level of compensation provided for a covered employee who is taking unpaid leave under section 202.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Process for obtaining relief.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An applicant for employment as a covered employee who alleges a violation of subsection (b)(1) may rely on the provisions of title IV (other than section 407 or 408, or a provision of this title that permits a person to obtain a civil action or judicial review), consistent with regulations issued under subsection (d).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations to Implement Section.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the <inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019</inline>, the Board shall, pursuant to section 304, issue regulations to implement this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Parallel with agency regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management under section <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID7A47B2D4CE554EF6A634D104987DB48A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">5</ref>2(b)(1) of the <inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019</inline> to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsections (a) through (c) except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section.</content><footnote id="ID7A47B2D4CE554EF6A634D104987DB48A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">5</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. The reference to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 2(b)(1)</quotedText>” should be a reference to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1122(b)(1)</quotedText>”. </p></footnote> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s207/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 102(a)(12) and subsections (a) through (c) shall take effect on the date on which section 9202 of title 5, United States Code, applies with respect to agencies.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s208" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">SEC. 208. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1317">2 U.S.C. 1317</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION OF INTIMIDATION OR REPRISAL. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s208/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be unlawful for an employing office to intimidate, take reprisal against, or otherwise discriminate against, any covered employee because the covered employee has opposed any practice made unlawful by this Act, or because the covered employee has initiated proceedings, made a charge, or testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in a hearing or other proceeding under this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptA/s208/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy available for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such legal or equitable remedy as may be appropriate to redress a violation of subsection (a).</content> </subsection> </section> </part> <part identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB" style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">PART B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="210">SEC. 210. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1331">2 U.S.C. 1331</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS; PROCEDURES FOR REMEDY OF VIOLATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Entities Subject to This Section.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements of this section shall apply to—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each office of the Senate, including each office of a Senator and each committee;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each office of the House of Representatives, including each office of a Member of the House of Representatives and each committee;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each joint committee of the Congress;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Capitol Police;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Congressional Budget Office;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of the Architect of the Capitol (including the Botanic Garden);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of the Attending Physician;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; </content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of Technology Assessment; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/a/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Library of Congress.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discrimination in Public Services and Accommodations.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rights and protections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rights and protections against discrimination in the provision of public services and accommodations established by sections 201 through 230, 302, 303, and 309 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131–12150, 12182, 12183, and 12189) shall apply to the entities listed in subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of the application of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.) under this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">public entity</term>” means any entity listed in subsection (a) that provides public services, programs, or activities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (b) shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under section 203 or 308(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12133, 12188(a)), except that, with respect to any claim of employment discrimination asserted by any covered employee, the exclusive remedy shall be under section 201 of this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Available Procedures.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Charge filed with general counsel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A qualified individual with a disability, as defined in section 201(2) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131(2)), who alleges a violation of subsection (b) by an entity listed in subsection (a), may file a charge against any entity responsible for correcting the violation with the General Counsel within 180 days of the occurrence of the alleged violation. The General Counsel shall investigate the charge.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mediation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, upon investigation under paragraph (1), the General Counsel believes that a violation of subsection (b) may have occurred and that mediation may be helpful in resolving the dispute, the General Counsel may request, but not participate in, mediation under subsections (b) through (d) of section 404 between the charging individual and any entity responsible for correcting the alleged violation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Complaint, hearing, board review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If mediation under paragraph (2) has not succeeded in resolving the dispute, and if the General Counsel believes that a violation of subsection (b) may have occurred, the General Counsel may file with the Office a complaint against any entity responsible for correcting the violation. The complaint shall be submitted to a hearing officer for decision pursuant to subsections (b) through (h) of section 405 and any person who has filed a charge under paragraph (1) may intervene as of right, with the full rights of a party. The decision of the hearing officer shall be subject to review by the Board pursuant to section 406.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judicial review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A charging individual who has intervened under paragraph (3) or any respondent to the complaint, if aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under paragraph (3), may file a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, pursuant to section 407.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If new appropriated funds are necessary to comply with an order requiring correction of a violation of subsection (b), compliance shall take place as soon as possible, but no later than the fiscal year following the end of the fiscal year in which the order requiring correction becomes final and not subject to further review.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations To Implement Section.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall, pursuant to section 304, issue regulations to implement this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Attorney General and the Secretary of Transportation to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsection (b) except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Entity responsible for correction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall include a method of identifying, for purposes of this section and for categories of violations of subsection (b), the entity responsible for correction of a particular violation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic Inspections; Report to Congress; Initial Study.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic inspections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On a regular basis, and at least once each Congress, the General Counsel shall inspect the facilities of the entities listed in subsection (a) to ensure compliance with subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On the basis of each periodic inspection, the General Counsel shall, at least once every Congress, prepare and submit a report—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, or other entity responsible, for correcting the violation of this section uncovered by such inspection, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">containing the results of the periodic inspection, describing any steps necessary to correct any violation of this section, assessing any limitations in accessibility to and usability by individuals with disabilities associated with each violation, and the estimated cost and time needed for abatement.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial period for study and corrective action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The period from the date of the enactment of this Act until December 31, 1996, shall be available to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol and other entities subject to this section to identify any violations of subsection (b), to determine the costs of compliance, and to take any necessary corrective action to abate any violations. The Office shall assist the Office of the Architect of the Capitol and other entities listed in subsection (a) by arranging for inspections and other technical assistance at their request. Prior to July 1, 1996, the General Counsel shall conduct a thorough inspection under paragraph (1) and shall submit the report under paragraph (2) for the One Hundred Fourth Congress.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Detailed personnel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Attorney General, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board may, on request of the Executive Director, detail to the Office such personnel as may be necessary to advise and assist the Office in carrying out its duties under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 to the Provision of Public Services and Accommodations by the General Accounting Office, the Government Printing Office, and the Library of Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 509 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12209)), as amended by section 201(c) of this Act, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement of rights to public services and accommodations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedies and procedures set forth in section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16) shall be available to any qualified person with a disability who is a visitor, guest, or patron of an instrumentality of Congress and who alleges a violation of the rights and protections under sections 201 through 230 or section 302 or 303 of this Act that are made applicable by this section, except that the authorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall be exercised by the chief official of the instrumentality of the Congress.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election of Remedies Relating to Rights to Public Services and Accommodations for Library Visitors.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Library visitor.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Library visitor</term>” means an individual who is eligible to bring a claim for a violation under title II or III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (other than a violation for which the exclusive remedy is under section 201) against the Library of Congress.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election of remedies.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/h/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Library visitor who alleges a violation of subsection (b) by the Library of Congress may, subject to subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/h/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">file a charge against the Library of Congress under subsection (d); or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/h/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use the remedies and procedures set forth in section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16), as provided under section 510 (other than paragraph (5)) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12209).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/h/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Library visitor that has initiated proceedings under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) may elect to change and initiate a proceeding under the other clause—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/h/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a Library visitor who first filed a charge pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i), before the General Counsel files a complaint under subsection (d)(3); or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/h/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a Library visitor who first initiated a proceeding under subparagraph (A)(ii), before the Library visitor requests a hearing under the procedures of the Library of Congress described in such subparagraph.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/i/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (b), (c), and (d) shall be effective on January 1, 1997.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptB/s210/i/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General accounting office, government printing office, and library of congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (g) shall be effective 1 year after transmission to the Congress of the study under section 230.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC" style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">PART C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970 </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1341">2 U.S.C. 1341</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS UNDER THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970; PROCEDURES FOR REMEDY OF VIOLATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Occupational Safety and Health Protections.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each employing office and each covered employee shall comply with the provisions of section 5 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 654).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of the application under this section of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employer</term>” as used in such Act means an employing office;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employee</term>” as used in such Act means a covered employee;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employing office</term>” includes the General Accounting Office and any entity listed in subsection (a) of section 210 that is responsible for correcting a violation of this section, irrespective of whether the entity has an employment relationship with any covered employee in any employing office in which such a violation occurs; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employee</term>” includes employees of the General Accounting Office .</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (a) shall be an order to correct the violation, including such order as would be appropriate if issued under section 13(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 662(a)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requests for inspections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon written request of any employing office or covered employee, the General Counsel shall exercise the authorities granted to the Secretary of Labor by subsections (a), (d), (e), and (f) of section 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657 (a), (d), (e), and (f)) to inspect and investigate places of employment under the jurisdiction of employing offices.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Citations, notices, and notifications.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the General Counsel shall exercise the authorities granted to the Secretary of Labor in sections 9 and 10 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 658 and 659), to issue—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a citation or notice to any employing office responsible for correcting a violation of subsection (a); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a notification to any employing office that the General Counsel believes has failed to correct a violation for which a citation has been issued within the period permitted for its correction.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hearings and review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If after issuing a citation or notification, the General Counsel determines that a violation has not been corrected, the General Counsel may file a complaint with the Office against the employing office named in the citation or notification. The complaint shall be submitted to a hearing officer for decision pursuant to subsections (b) through (h) of section 405, subject to review by the Board pursuant to section 406.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Variance procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employing office may request from the Board an order granting a variance from a standard made applicable by this section. For the purposes of this section, the Board shall exercise the authorities granted to the Secretary of Labor in sections 6(b)(6) and 6(d) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655(b)(6) and 655(d)) to act on any employing office's request for a variance. The Board shall refer the matter to a hearing officer pursuant to subsections (b) through (h) of section 405, subject to review by the Board pursuant to section 406.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judicial review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The General Counsel or employing office aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under paragraph (3) or (4), may file a petition for review with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit pursuant to section 407.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If new appropriated funds are necessary to correct a violation of subsection (a) for which a citation is issued, or to comply with an order requiring correction of such a violation, correction or compliance shall take place as soon as possible, but not later than the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the citation is issued or the order requiring correction becomes final and not subject to further review.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations To Implement Section.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall, pursuant to section 304, issue regulations to implement this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsection (a) except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employing office responsible for correction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall include a method of identifying, for purposes of this section and for different categories of violations of subsection (a), the employing office responsible for correction of a particular violation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic Inspections; Report to Congress.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic inspections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On a regular basis, and at least once each Congress, the General Counsel, exercising the same authorities of the Secretary of Labor as under subsection (c)(1), shall conduct periodic inspections of all facilities of the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, the Capitol Police, the Congressional Budget Office, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, the Office of the Attending Physician, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, the Office of Technology Assessment, the Library of Congress, and the General Accounting Office to report on compliance with subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On the basis of each periodic inspection, the General Counsel shall prepare and submit a report—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol or other employing office responsible for correcting the violation of this section uncovered by such inspection, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">containing the results of the periodic inspection, identifying the employing office responsible for correcting the violation of this section uncovered by such inspection, describing any steps necessary to correct any violation of this section, and assessing any risks to employee health and safety associated with any violation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action after report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a report identifies any violation of this section, the General Counsel shall issue a citation or notice in accordance with subsection (c)(2)(A).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Detailed personnel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Labor may, on request of the Executive Director, detail to the Office such personnel as may be necessary to advise and assist the Office in carrying out its duties under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial Period for Study and Corrective Action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The period from the date of the enactment of this Act until December 31, 1996, shall be available to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol and other employing offices to identify any violations of subsection (a), to determine the costs of compliance, and to take any necessary corrective action to abate any violations. The Office shall assist the Office of the Architect of the Capitol and other employing offices by arranging for inspections and other technical assistance at their request. Prior to July 1, 1996, the General Counsel shall conduct a thorough inspection under subsection (e)(1) and shall submit the report under subsection (e)(2) for the One Hundred Fourth Congress.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsections (a), (b), (c), and (e)(3) shall be effective on January 1, 1997.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptC/s215/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General accounting office and library of congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall be effective with respect to the General Accounting Office and the Library of Congress 1 year after transmission to the Congress of the study under section 230.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD" style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">PART D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="220">SEC. 220. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1351">2 U.S.C. 1351</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 71 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, RELATING TO FEDERAL SERVICE LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS; PROCEDURES FOR REMEDY OF VIOLATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Labor-Management Rights.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rights, protections, and responsibilities established under sections 7102, 7106, 7111 through 7117, 7119 through 7122, and 7131 of title 5, United States Code, shall apply to employing offices and to covered employees and representatives of those employees.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of the application under this section of the sections referred to in paragraph (1), the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">agency</term>” shall be deemed to include an employing office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered employee</quotedText>” does not include an employee of the Library of Congress, and the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">employing office</quotedText>” does not include the Library of Congress.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedy for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such remedy, including a remedy under section 7118(a)(7) of title 5, United States Code, as would be appropriate if awarded by the Federal Labor Relations Authority to remedy a violation of any provision made applicable by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities and Procedures for Implementation and Enforcement.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General authorities of the board; petitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section and except as otherwise provided in this section, the Board shall exercise the authorities of the Federal Labor Relations Authority under sections 7105, 7111, 7112, 7113, 7115, 7117, 7118, and 7122 of title 5, United States Code, and of the President under section 7103(b) of title 5, United States Code. For purposes of this section, any petition or other submission that, under chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, would be submitted to the Federal Labor Relations Authority shall, if brought under this section, be submitted to the Board. The Board shall refer any matter under this paragraph to a hearing officer for decision pursuant to subsections (b) through (h) of section 405, subject to review by the Board pursuant to section 406. The Board may direct that the General Counsel carry out the Board's investigative authorities under this paragraph.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General authorities of the general counsel; charges of unfair labor practice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section and except as otherwise provided in this section, the General Counsel shall exercise the authorities of the General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority under sections 7104 and 7118 of title 5, United States Code. For purposes of this section, any charge or other submission that, under chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, would be submitted to the General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority shall, if brought under this section, be submitted to the General Counsel. If any person charges an employing office or a labor organization with having engaged in or engaging in an unfair labor practice and makes such charge within 180 days of the occurrence of the alleged unfair labor practice, the General Counsel shall investigate the charge and may file a complaint with the Office. The complaint shall be submitted to a hearing officer for decision pursuant to subsections (b) through (h) of section 405, subject to review by the Board pursuant to section 406.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judicial review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for matters referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 7123(a) of title 5, United States Code, the General Counsel or the respondent to the complaint, if aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, may file a petition for judicial review in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit pursuant to section 407.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exercise of impasses panel authority; requests.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section and except as otherwise provided in this section, the Board shall exercise the authorities of the Federal Service Impasses Panel under section 7119 of title 5, United States Code. For purposes of this section, any request that, under chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, would be presented to the Federal Service Impasses Panel shall, if made under this section, be presented to the Board. At the request of the Board, the Executive Director shall appoint a mediator or mediators to perform the functions of the Federal Service Impasses Panel under section 7119 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations To Implement Section.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall, pursuant to section 304, issue regulations to implement this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency regulations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (e), the regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Federal Labor Relations Authority to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsection (a) except—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as the Board deems necessary to avoid a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specific Regulations Regarding Application to Certain Offices of Congress.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall issue regulations pursuant to section 304 on the manner and extent to which the requirements and exemptions of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, should apply to covered employees who are employed in the offices listed in paragraph (2). The regulations shall, to the greatest extent practicable, be consistent with the provisions and purposes of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code and of this Act, and shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Federal Labor Relations Authority under such chapter, except—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the Board shall exclude from coverage under this section any covered employees who are employed in offices listed in paragraph (2) if the Board determines that such exclusion is required because of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress' constitutional responsibilities.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Offices referred to.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The offices referred to in paragraph (1) include—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the personal office of any Member of the House of Representatives or of any Senator;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a standing, select, special, permanent, temporary, or other committee of the Senate or House of Representatives, or a joint committee of Congress;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of the Vice President (as President of the Senate), the Office of the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Office of the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Office of the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Office of the Majority Whip of the Senate, the Office of the Minority Whip of the Senate, the Conference of the Majority of the Senate, the Conference of the Minority of the Senate, the Office of the Secretary of the Conference of the Majority of the Senate, the Office of the Secretary of the Conference of the Minority of the Senate<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID3D50A46491E84D6A82A6F60999BF8C2F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">6</ref>, the Office of the Secretary for the Majority of the Senate, the Office of the Secretary for the Minority of the Senate, the Majority Policy Committee of the Senate, the Minority Policy Committee of the Senate, and the following offices within the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Offices of the Parliamentarian, Bill Clerk, Legislative Clerk, Journal Clerk, Executive Clerk, Enrolling Clerk, Official Reporters of Debate, Daily Digest, Printing Services, Captioning Services, and Senate Chief Counsel for Employment;</content><footnote id="ID3D50A46491E84D6A82A6F60999BF8C2F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">6</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 177(c) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 114–223), as added by section 101(3) of Public Law 114–254, provides: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">For purposes of any individual employed by the Office of the Assistant Minority Leader of the Senate during the 115th Congress, with respect to any practice that occurs during that Congress, section 220(e)(2)(C) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1351(e)(2)(C)) shall be applied by substituting ‘the Office of the Assistant Minority Leader of the Senate’ for ‘the Office of the Secretary of the Conference of the Minority of the Senate’.</quotedText>”.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Office of the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Office of the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Offices of the Chief Deputy Majority Whips, the Offices of the Chief Deputy Minority Whips and the following offices within the Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Offices of Legislative Operations, Official Reporters of Debate, Official Reporters to Committees, Printing Services, and Legislative Information;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, the Office of the Senate Legal Counsel, the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives, the Office of the General Counsel of the House of Representatives, the Office of the Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives, and the Office of the Law Revision Counsel;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the offices of any caucus or party organization;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Congressional Budget Office, the Office of Technology Assessment, and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/e/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other offices that perform comparable functions which are identified under regulations of the Board.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsections (a) and (b) shall be effective on October 1, 1996.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptD/s220/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain offices.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the offices listed in subsection (e)(2), to the covered employees of such offices, and to representatives of such employees, subsections (a) and (b) shall be effective on the effective date of regulations under subsection (e).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE" style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">PART E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GENERAL </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="225">SEC. 225. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1361">2 U.S.C. 1361</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GENERALLY APPLICABLE REMEDIES AND LIMITATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Attorney's Fees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a covered employee, with respect to any claim under this Act, or a qualified person with a disability, with respect to any claim under section 210, is a prevailing party in any proceeding under section 405, 406, 407, or 408, the hearing officer, Board, or court, as the case may be, may award attorney's fees, expert fees, and any other costs as would be appropriate if awarded under section 706(k) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–5(k)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interest.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any proceeding under section 405, 406, 407, or 408, the same interest to compensate for delay in payment shall be made available as would be appropriate if awarded under section 717(d) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16(d)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Penalties and Punitive Damages.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No civil penalty or punitive damages may be awarded with respect to any claim under this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusive Procedure.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), no person may commence an administrative or judicial proceeding to seek a remedy for the rights and protections afforded by this Act except as provided in this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Veterans.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered employee under section 206 may also utilize any provisions of chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, that are applicable to that employee.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions and exemptions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except where inconsistent with definitions and exemptions provided in this Act, the definitions and exemptions in the laws made applicable by this Act shall apply under this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Size limitations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (1), provisions in the laws made applicable under this Act (other than the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) determining coverage based on size, whether expressed in terms of numbers of employees, amount of business transacted, or other measure, shall not apply in determining coverage under this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s225/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Executive branch enforcement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This Act shall not be construed to authorize enforcement by the executive branch of this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s226" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="226">SEC. 226. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1362">2 U.S.C. 1362</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOTICES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s226/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Every employing office shall post and keep posted (in conspicuous places upon its premises where notices to covered employees are customarily posted) a notice provided by the Office that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s226/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the rights, protections, and procedures applicable to covered employees of the employing office under this Act, concerning violations described in subsection (b); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s226/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes contact information for the Office.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s226/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Violations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A violation described in this subsection is—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s226/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">discrimination prohibited by section 201(a) (including, in accordance with section 102(c), discrimination prohibited by title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.)) or 206(a); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptE/s226/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a violation of section 207 that is related to discrimination described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF" style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">PART F—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="230">SEC. 230. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1371">2 U.S.C. 1371</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, AND LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrative Conference of the United States<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID6CCA414647EA4436A0A822E441DCBDA0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">7</ref> shall undertake a study of—</chapeau><footnote id="ID6CCA414647EA4436A0A822E441DCBDA0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">7</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">If the Administrative Conference ceases to exist prior to the completion and submission of this study, this subsection is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrative Conference of the United States</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board</quotedText>”. See 109 Stat. 538.</p></footnote> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the application of the laws listed in subsection (b) to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the General Accounting Office;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Government Printing Office; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Library of Congress; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the regulations and procedures used by the entities referred to in paragraph (1) to apply and enforce such laws to themselves and their employees.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable Statutes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under this section shall consider the application of the following laws:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.), and related provisions of section 2302 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), and related provisions of section 2302 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and related provisions of section 2302 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq.), and related provisions of sections 6381 through 6387 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.), and related provisions of sections 5541 through 5550a of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.), and related provisions of section 7902 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 71 (relating to Federal service labor-management relations) of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The General Accounting Office Personnel Act of 1980 (31 U.S.C. 731 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (29 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (29 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 43 (relating to veterans' employment and reemployment) of title 38, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of Study and Recommendations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under this section shall evaluate whether the rights, protections, and procedures, including administrative and judicial relief, applicable to the entities listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and their employees are comprehensive and effective and shall include recommendations for any improvements in regulations or legislation, including proposed regulatory or legislative language.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline and Delivery of Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 1996—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrative Conference of the United States<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDF643DA41D52C4680897396D3AD8C5557" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">8</ref> shall prepare and complete the study and recommendations required under this section and shall submit the study and recommendations to the Board; and</content><footnote id="IDF643DA41D52C4680897396D3AD8C5557" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">8</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">If the Administrative Conference ceases to exist prior to the completion and submission of this study, this paragraph is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrative Conference of the United States</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board</quotedText>”, and by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and shall submit the study and recommendations to the Board</quotedText>”. See 109 Stat. 538.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tII/ptF/s230/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Board shall transmit such study and recommendations (with the Board's comments) to the head of each entity considered in the study, and to the Congress by delivery to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President pro tempore of the Senate for referral to the appropriate committees of the House of Representatives and of the Senate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL WORKPLACE RIGHTS </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1381">2 U.S.C. 1381</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL WORKPLACE RIGHTS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established, as an independent office within the legislative branch of the Federal Government, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board of Directors.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall have a Board of Directors. The Board shall consist of 5 individuals appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate, who are authorized to take such steps as they consider appropriate to ensure the timely appointment of the members of the Board consistent with the requirements of this section. Appointments of the first 5 members of the Board shall be completed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chair.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chair shall be appointed from members of the Board jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board of Directors Qualifications.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specific qualifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Selection and appointment of members of the Board shall be without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the Office. Members of the Board shall have training or experience in the application of the rights, protections, and remedies under one or more of the laws made applicable under section 102.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disqualifications for appointments.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lobbying.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No individual who engages in, or is otherwise employed in, lobbying of the Congress and who is required under the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act to register with the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate shall be eligible for appointment to, or service on, the Board.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incompatible office.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No member of the Board appointed under subsection (b) may hold or may have held the position of Member of the House of Representatives or Senator, may hold the position of officer or employee of the House of Representatives, Senate, or instrumentality or other entity of the legislative branch (other than the Office), or may have held such a position (other than the position of an officer or employee of the General Accounting Office Personnel Appeals Board, an officer or employee of the Office of Fair Employment Practices of the House of Representatives, or officer or employee of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices) within 4 years of the date of appointment.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vacancies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A vacancy on the Board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Term of Office.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), membership on the Board shall be for 5 years. A member of the Board may be reappointed, but no individual may serve as a member for more than 2 terms.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID70D56EB51ED84D219FEE0AF559DDB829" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">9</ref></content><footnote id="ID70D56EB51ED84D219FEE0AF559DDB829" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">9</sup><content><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 1 of Public Law 111–114 provides:</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para"> <b style="-uslm-dtd:bold">SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL TERM FOR MEMBERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE.</b> </p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 301(e)(1) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1381(e)(1)), any individual serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance as of September 30, 2009, may serve for 3 terms.</p></content></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">First appointments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the members first appointed to the Board—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall have a term of office of 3 years,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">2 shall have a term of office of 4 years, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">2 shall have a term of office of 5 years, 1 of whom shall be the Chair,</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">as designated at the time of appointment by the persons specified in subsection (b).</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Permitting service until appointment of successor.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member of the Board may serve after the expiration of that member’s term until a successor has taken office.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any member of the Board may be removed from office by a majority decision of the appointing authorities described in subsection (b), but only for—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disability that substantially prevents the member from carrying out the duties of the member,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incompetence,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/f/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">neglect of duty,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/f/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">malfeasance, including a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude, or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/f/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">holding an office or employment or engaging in an activity that disqualifies the individual from service as a member of the Board under subsection (d)(2).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statement of reasons for removal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In removing a member of the Board, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall state in writing to the member of the Board being removed the specific reasons for the removal.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Per diem.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/g/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rate of compensation for each day.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the Board shall be compensated, for each day (including travel time) during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Board, at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/g/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the hightest annual rate of compensation of any officer of the Senate; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/g/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the highest annual rate of compensation of any officer of the House of Representatives.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/g/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to prorate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rate of pay of a member may be prorated based on the portion of the day during which the member is engaged in the performance of Board duties.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Travel expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the Board shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, for each day the member is engaged in the performance of duties away from the home or regular place of business of the member.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out a program of education for Members of Congress and other employing authorities of the legislative branch of the Federal Government respecting the laws made applicable to them and a program to inform individuals of their rights under laws applicable to the legislative branch of the Federal Government;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in carrying out the program under paragraph (1), distribute the telephone number and address of the Office, procedures for action under title IV, and any other information appropriate for distribution, distribute such information to employing offices in a manner suitable for posting, provide such information to new employees of employing offices, distribute such information to covered employees by the end of each fiscal year, and conduct seminars and other activities designed to educate employing offices and covered employees; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/h/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compile and publish statistics on the use of the Office by covered employees, including the number and type of contacts made with the Office, on the reason for such contacts, on the number of covered employees who initiated proceedings with the Office under this Act and the result of such proceedings, and on the number of covered employees who filed a claim, the basis for the claim, and the action taken on the claim.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional Oversight.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board and the Office shall be subject to oversight (except with respect to the disposition of individual cases) by the Committee on Rules and Administration and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Opening of Office.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall be open for business, including receipt of requests for counseling under section 402, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial Disclosure Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Members of the Board and officers and employees of the Office shall file the financial disclosure reports required under subchapter I of chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, with the Clerk of the House of Representatives.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports on Awards and Settlements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the rules issued by the applicable committee pursuant to paragraph (2):</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall prepare and submit to Congress, and publish on the public website of the Office, an annual report regarding payments from the account described in section 415(a) that were the result of claims alleging a violation of part A of title II (referred to in this subsection as “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered payments</quotedText>”).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reporting required under this paragraph shall—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for a covered payment, or the reimbursable portion of a covered payment, described in paragraph (2), conform to the requirements of the rules issued by the applicable committee under such paragraph; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">for a covered payment, or the portion of a covered payment, not described in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include the amount of the covered payment or portion of the covered payment and information on the employing office involved; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/1/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify each provision of part A of title II that was the subject of a claim resulting in the covered payment or portion of the covered payment.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting periods and dates.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reporting required under this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for 2019, shall be submitted by the 60th day after the date on which the committees described in paragraph (2) issue the rules described in paragraph (2) and shall reflect covered payments made in calendar year 2019; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for 2020 and each subsequent calendar year, shall be submitted by January 31 of that year and shall reflect covered payments made in the previous calendar year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules regarding reporting of covered payments for employing offices of the house and employing offices of the senate.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate shall each issue rules establishing the content, format, and other requirements for the reporting required under paragraph (1)(B)(i) with respect to—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any covered payment made for claims involving an employing office described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of section 101(a)(9) of the House of Representatives or of the Senate, respectively; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reimbursable portion of any such covered payment for which there is a finding requiring reimbursement under section 415(d)(1)(B) from a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) or a Senator, respectively.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rules issued under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives shall apply to covered payments made for claims involving employing offices described in subparagraph (A)(i) of the House; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate shall apply to covered payments made for claims involving employing offices described in subparagraph (A)(i) of the Senate.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protection of identity of individuals receiving awards and settlements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing, submitting, and publishing the reports required under paragraph (1), the Office shall ensure that the identity or position of any claimant is not disclosed.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to protect the identity of a claimant.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (3), the Executive Director, in consultation with the Board, may make an appropriate redaction to the data included in the report described in paragraph (1) if the Executive Director, in consultation with the Board, determines that including the data considered for redaction may lead to the identity or position of a claimant unintentionally being disclosed. The report shall note each redaction and include a statement that the redaction was made solely for the purpose of avoiding such an unintentional disclosure of the identity or position of a claimant.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recordkeeping.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director shall retain a copy of the report described in paragraph (1), without redactions.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/l/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">claimant</term>” means an individual who received an award or settlement, or who made an allegation of a violation against an employing office, under part A of title II.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s301/m" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Record Retention.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall establish and maintain a program for the permanent retention of its records, including the records of preliminary reviews, mediations, hearings, and other proceedings conducted under title IV.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="302">SEC. 302. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1382">2 U.S.C. 1382</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OFFICERS, STAFF, AND OTHER PERSONNEL. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Executive Director.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment and removal.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chair, subject to the approval of the Board, shall appoint and may remove an Executive Director. Selection and appointment of the Executive Director shall be without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the Office. The first Executive Director shall be appointed no later than 90 days after the initial appointment of the Board of Directors.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director shall be an individual with training or expertise in the application of laws referred to in section 102(a).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disqualifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The disqualifications in section 301(d)(2) shall apply to the appointment of the Executive Director.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to fix compensation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chair may fix the compensation of the Executive Director.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rate of pay for the Executive Director may not exceed the maximum rate of pay in effect under section 105(f) of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1968 (2 U.S.C. 4575(f)).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Term.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term of office of the Executive Director shall be not more than 2 terms of 5 years, except that the first Executive Director shall have a single term of 7 years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director shall serve as the chief operating officer of the Office. Except as otherwise specified in this Act, the Executive Director shall carry out all of the responsibilities of the Office under this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deputy Executive Directors.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chair, subject to the approval of the Board, shall appoint and may remove a Deputy Executive Director for the Senate and a Deputy Executive Director for the House of Representatives. Selection and appointment of a Deputy Executive Director shall be without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the office. The disqualifications in section 301(d)(2) shall apply to the appointment of a Deputy Executive Director.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Term.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term of office of a Deputy Executive Director shall be not more than 2 terms of 5 years, except that the first Deputy Executive Directors shall have a single term of 6 years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to fix compensation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chair may fix the compensation of the Deputy Executive Directors.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rate of pay for a Deputy Executive Director may not exceed 96 percent of the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the highest annual rate of compensation of any officer of the Senate; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the highest annual rate of compensation of any officer of the House of Representatives.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Deputy Executive Director for the Senate shall recommend to the Board regulations under section 304(a)(2)(B)(i), maintain the regulations and all records pertaining to the regulations, and shall assume such other responsibilities as may be delegated by the Executive Director. The Deputy Executive Director for the House of Representatives shall recommend to the Board the regulations under section 304(a)(2)(B)(ii), maintain the regulations and all records pertaining to the regulations, and shall assume such other responsibilities as may be delegated by the Executive Director.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Counsel.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chair, subject to the approval of the Board, shall appoint a General Counsel. Selection and appointment of the General Counsel shall be without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the Office. The disqualifications in section 301(d)(2) shall apply to the appointment of a General Counsel.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to fix compensation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chair may fix the compensation of the General Counsel.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rate of pay for the General Counsel may not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the highest annual rate of compensation of any officer of the Senate; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the highest annual rate of compensation of any officer of the House of Representatives.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The General Counsel shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">exercise the authorities and perform the duties of the General Counsel as specified in this Act; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">otherwise assist the Board and the Executive Director in carrying out their duties and powers, including representing the Office in any judicial proceeding under this Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Attorneys in the office of the general counsel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The General Counsel shall appoint, and fix the compensation of, and may remove, such additional attorneys as may be necessary to enable the General Counsel to perform the General Counsel's duties.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Term.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term of office of the General Counsel shall be not more than 2 terms of 5 years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The General Counsel may be removed from office by the Chair but only for—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/6/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disability that substantially prevents the General Counsel from carrying out the duties of the General Counsel,</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/6/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incompetence,</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/6/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">neglect of duty,</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/6/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">malfeasance, including a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude, or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/6/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">holding an office or employment or engaging in an activity that disqualifies the individual from service as the General Counsel under paragraph (1).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/c/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statement of reasons for removal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In removing the General Counsel, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall state in writing to the General Counsel the specific reasons for the removal.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Confidential Advisors.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appoint, and fix the compensation of, and may remove, 1 or more confidential advisors to carry out the duties described in this subsection; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">designate 1 or more employees of the Office to serve as a confidential advisor.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Voluntary services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A confidential advisor appointed or designated under paragraph (1) shall offer to provide to covered employees described in paragraph (4) the services described in subparagraph (B), which a covered employee may accept or decline.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Services.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The services referred to in subparagraph (A) are—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">informing, on a privileged and confidential basis, a covered employee who has been subject to a practice that may be a violation of part A of title II about the employee's rights under this Act;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">consulting, on a privileged and confidential basis, with a covered employee who has been subject to a practice that may be a violation of part A of title II regarding—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the roles, responsibilities, and authority of the Office; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the relative merits of securing private counsel, designating a non-attorney representative, or proceeding without representation for proceedings before the Office;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advising and consulting with, on a privileged and confidential basis, a covered employee who has been subject to a practice that may be a violation of part A of title II regarding any claims the covered employee may have under title IV, the factual allegations that support each such claim, and the relative merits of the procedural options available to the employee for each such claim;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">assisting, on a privileged and confidential basis, a covered employee who seeks consideration under title IV of an allegation of a violation of part A of title II in understanding the procedures, and the significance of the procedures, described in title IV, including—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assisting or consulting with the covered employee regarding the drafting of a claim to be filed under section 402(a); and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consulting with the covered employee regarding the procedural options available to the covered employee after a claim is filed, and the relative merits of each option; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">informing, on a privileged and confidential basis, a covered employee who has been subject to a practice that may be a violation of part A of title II about the option of pursuing, in appropriate circumstances, a complaint with the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives or the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuity of service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Once a covered employee has accepted and received any services offered under this section from a confidential advisor appointed or designated under paragraph (1), any other services requested under this subsection by the covered employee shall be provided, to the extent practicable, by the same confidential advisor.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A confidential advisor appointed or designated under paragraph (1) shall be a lawyer who—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is admitted to practice before, and is in good standing with, the bar of a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has experience representing clients in cases involving the workplace laws incorporated by part A of title II.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individuals covered.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The services described in paragraph (2) are available to any covered employee (which, for purposes of this subsection, shall include any staff member described in section 201(d) and any former covered employee (including any such former staff member)), except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a former covered employee may only request such services if the practice that may be a violation of part A of title II occurred during the employment or service of the employee; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a covered employee described in this paragraph may only request such services before the expiration of the 180-day period described in section 402(d).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restrictions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A confidential advisor appointed or designated under paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not act as the designated representative for any covered employee in connection with the covered employee’s participation in any proceeding, including any proceeding under this Act, any judicial proceeding, or any proceeding before any committee of Congress;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not offer or provide services described in paragraph (2)(B) to a covered employee if the covered employee has designated an attorney representative in connection with the covered employee's participation in any proceeding under this Act, except that a confidential advisor may provide general assistance and information to such attorney representative regarding this Act and the role of the Office as the confidential advisor determines appropriate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/d/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not serve as a mediator in any mediation conducted pursuant to section 404.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Staff.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director shall appoint, and fix the compensation of, and may remove, such other additional staff, including hearing officers, but not including attorneys employed in the office of the General Counsel, as may be necessary to enable the Office to perform its duties.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Detailed Personnel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director may, with the prior consent of the department or agency of the Federal Government concerned, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency, including the services of members or personnel of the Government Accountability Office Personnel Appeals Board.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s302/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the functions of the Office, the Executive Director may procure the temporary (not to exceed 1 year) or intermittent services of consultants.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s303" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="303">SEC. 303. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1383">2 U.S.C. 1383</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROCEDURAL RULES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s303/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director shall, subject to the approval of the Board, adopt rules governing the procedures of the Office, including the procedures of hearing officers, which shall be submitted for publication in the Congressional Record. The rules may be amended in the same manner.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s303/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director shall adopt rules referred to in subsection (a) in accordance with the principles and procedures set forth in section 553 of title 5, United States Code. The Executive Director shall publish a general notice of proposed rulemaking under section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, but, instead of publication of a general notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register, the Executive Director shall transmit such notice to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate for publication in the Congressional Record on the first day on which both Houses are in session following such transmittal. Before adopting rules, the Executive Director shall provide a comment period of at least 30 days after publication of a general notice of proposed rulemaking. Upon adopting rules, the Executive Director shall transmit notice of such action together with a copy of such rules to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate for publication in the Congressional Record on the first day on which both Houses are in session following such transmittal. Rules shall be considered issued by the Executive Director as of the date on which they are published in the Congressional Record.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="304">SEC. 304. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1384">2 U.S.C. 1384</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUBSTANTIVE REGULATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The procedures applicable to the regulations of the Board issued for the implementation of this Act, which shall include regulations the Board is required to issue under title II (including regulations on the appropriate application of exemptions under the laws made applicable in title II) are as prescribed in this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking procedure.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such regulations of the Board—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be adopted, approved, and issued in accordance with subsection (b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall consist of 3 separate bodies of regulations, which shall apply, respectively, to—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Senate and employees of the Senate;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the House of Representatives and employees of the House of Representatives; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all other covered employees and employing offices.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adoption by the Board.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall adopt the regulations referred to in subsection (a)(1) in accordance with the principles and procedures set forth in section 553 of title 5, United States Code, and as provided in the following provisions of this subsection:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proposal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall publish a general notice of proposed rulemaking under section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, but, instead of publication of a general notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register, the Board shall transmit such notice to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate for publication in the Congressional Record on the first day on which both Houses are in session following such transmittal. Such notice shall set forth the recommendations of the Deputy Director for the Senate in regard to regulations under subsection (a)(2)(B)(i), the recommendations of the Deputy Director for the House of Representatives in regard to regulations under subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii), and the recommendations of the Executive Director for regulations under subsection (a)(2)(B)(iii).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before adopting regulations, the Board shall provide a comment period of at least 30 days after publication of a general notice of proposed rulemaking.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adoption.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After considering comments, the Board shall adopt regulations and shall transmit notice of such action together with a copy of such regulations to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate for publication in the Congressional Record on the first day on which both Houses are in session following such transmittal.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommendation as to method of approval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall include a recommendation in the general notice of proposed rulemaking and in the regulations as to whether the regulations should be approved by resolution of the Senate, by resolution of the House of Representatives, by concurrent resolution, or by joint resolution.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval of Regulations.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Regulations referred to in paragraph (2)(B)(i) of subsection (a) may be approved by the Senate by resolution or by the Congress by concurrent resolution or by joint resolution. Regulations referred to in paragraph (2)(B)(ii) of subsection (a) may be approved by the House of Representatives by resolution or by the Congress by concurrent resolution or by joint resolution. Regulations referred to in paragraph (2)(B)(iii) may be approved by Congress by concurrent resolution or by joint resolution.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Referral.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon receipt of a notice of adoption of regulations under subsection (b)(3), the presiding officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate shall refer such notice, together with a copy of such regulations, to the appropriate committee or committees of the House of Representatives and of the Senate. The purpose of the referral shall be to consider whether such regulations should be approved, and, if so, whether such approval should be by resolution of the House of Representatives or of the Senate, by concurrent resolution or by joint resolution.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint referral and discharge in the senate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The presiding officer of the Senate may refer the notice of issuance of regulations, or any resolution of approval of regulations, to one committee or jointly to more than one committee. If a committee of the Senate acts to report a jointly referred measure, any other committee of the Senate must act within 30 calendar days of continuous session, or be automatically discharged.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">One-house resolution or concurrent resolution.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a resolution of the House of Representatives or the Senate or a concurrent resolution referred to in paragraph (1), the matter after the resolving clause shall be the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The following regulations issued by the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights on ——— are hereby approved:</quotedText>” (the blank space being appropriately filled in, and the text of the regulations being set forth).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint resolution.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a joint resolution referred to in paragraph (1), the matter after the resolving clause shall be the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The following regulations issued by the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights on ——— are hereby approved and shall have the force and effect of law:</quotedText>” (the blank space being appropriately filled in, and the text of the regulations being set forth).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Issuance and Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After approval of regulations under subsection (c), the Board shall submit the regulations to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate for publication in the Congressional Record on the first day on which both Houses are in session following such transmittal.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Date of issuance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date of issuance of regulations shall be the date on which they are published in the Congressional Record under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Regulations shall become effective not less than 60 days after the regulations are issued, except that the Board may provide for an earlier effective date for good cause found (within the meaning of section 553(d)(3) of title 5, United States Code) and published with the regulation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment of Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Regulations may be amended in the same manner as is described in this section for the adoption, approval, and issuance of regulations, except that the Board may, in its discretion, dispense with publication of a general notice of proposed rulemaking of minor, technical, or urgent amendments that satisfy the criteria for dispensing with publication of such notice pursuant to section 553(b)(B) of title 5, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Right To Petition for Rulemaking.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any interested party may petition to the Board for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a regulation.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director, the Deputy Directors, and the Board—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall consult, with regard to the development of regulations, with—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/g/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chair of the Administrative Conference of the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/g/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Labor;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/g/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal Labor Relations Authority; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/g/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Director of the Office of Personnel Management; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s304/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may consult with any other persons with whom consultation, in the opinion of the Board, the Executive Director, or Deputy Directors, may be helpful.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s305" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="305">SEC. 305. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1385">2 U.S.C. 1385</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPENSES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s305/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning in fiscal year 1995, and for each fiscal year thereafter, there are authorized to be appropriated for the expenses of the Office such sums as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Office. Until sums are first appropriated pursuant to the preceding sentence, but for a period not exceeding 12 months following the date of the enactment of this Act—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s305/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one-half of the expenses of the Office shall be paid from funds appropriated for allowances and expenses of the House of Representatives, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s305/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one-half of the expenses of the Office shall be paid from funds appropriated for allowances and expenses of the Senate,</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">upon vouchers approved by the Executive Director, except that a voucher shall not be required for the disbursement of salaries of employees who are paid at an annual rate. The Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate are authorized to make arrangements for the division of expenses under this subsection, including arrangements for one House of Congress to reimburse the other House of Congress.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s305/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial and Administrative Services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director may place orders and enter into agreements for goods and services with the head of any agency, or major organizational unit within an agency, in the legislative or executive branch of the United States in the same manner and to the same extent as agencies are authorized under sections 1535 and 1536 of title 31, United States Code, to place orders and enter into agreements.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s305/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Witness Fees and Allowances.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for covered employees, witnesses before a hearing officer or the Board in any proceeding under this Act other than rulemaking shall be paid the same fee and mileage allowances as are paid subpoenaed witnesses in the courts of the United States. Covered employees who are summoned, or are assigned by their employer, to testify in their official capacity or to produce official records in any proceeding under this Act shall be entitled to travel expenses under subchapter I and section 5751 of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s306" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="306">SEC. 306. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1386">2 U.S.C. 1386</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS OR OBSOLETE PERSONAL PROPERTY. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director may, within the limits of available appropriations, dispose of surplus or obsolete personal property by interagency transfer, donation, or discarding.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s307" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="307">SEC. 307. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1388">2 U.S.C. 1388</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WORKPLACE CLIMATE SURVEYS OF EMPLOYING OFFICES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s307/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement to Conduct Secure Surveys.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and every 2 years thereafter, the Office shall conduct a secure survey of employing offices under this Act regarding the workplace environment of such offices. Employee responses to the survey shall be voluntary.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s307/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Inclusion of Information on Sexual Harassment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In each survey conducted under this section, the Office shall survey respondents on attitudes regarding sexual harassment.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s307/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Methodology.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s307/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall conduct each survey under this section in accordance with methodologies established by the Office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s307/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Confidentiality.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under the methodologies established under paragraph (1), all responses to all portions of the survey shall be anonymous and confidential, and each respondent shall be told throughout the survey that all responses shall be anonymous and confidential.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s307/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall limit the use of any information code or information on the survey form that makes a respondent to the survey, or the respondent’s employing office, individually identifiable.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s307/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Results of Surveys.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall furnish the information obtained from the surveys conducted under this section to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Rules and Administration of the Senate.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIII/s307/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation With Committees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall carry out this section, including establishment of methodologies and procedures under subsection (c), in consultation with the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Rules and Administration of the Senate.</content> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL DISPUTE-RESOLUTION PROCEDURES </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1401">2 U.S.C. 1401</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION OF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Filing and Review of Claims.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided, the procedure for consideration of an alleged violation of part A of title II consists of—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the filing of a claim by the covered employee alleging the violation, as provided in section 402;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the preliminary review of the claim, to be conducted by a hearing officer as provided in section 403;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mediation as provided in section 404, if requested and agreed to by the parties under that section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a formal hearing as provided in section 405, subject to Board review as provided in section 406 and judicial review in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit as provided in section 407.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Right of Employee to File Civil Action.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Only a covered employee who has filed a claim timely as provided in section 402 and who has not submitted a request for a hearing on the claim pursuant to section 405(a) may, during the period described in paragraph (3), file a civil action in a District Court of the United States with respect to the violation alleged in the claim, as provided in section 408.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of filing civil action.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a), if the covered employee files such a civil action—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the preliminary review of the claim by the hearing officer as provided in section 403 shall terminate upon the filing of the action by the covered employee; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the procedure for consideration of the alleged violation shall not include any further review of the claim by the hearing officer as provided in section 403.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period for filing civil action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The period described in this paragraph with respect to a claim is the 70-day period which begins on the date the covered employee files the claim under section 402.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for employees who fail to state a claim for which relief may be granted.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (3), if a covered employee receives a written notice from the hearing officer under section 403(d)(2) that the employee has the right to file a civil action with respect to the claim in accordance with section 408, the covered employee may file the civil action not later than 90 days after receiving such written notice.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rule for Architect of the Capitol and Capitol Police.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol or of the Capitol Police, the Office, after receiving a claim filed under section 402, may recommend that the employee use the grievance procedures of the Architect of the Capitol or the Capitol Police for resolution of the employee’s grievance for a specific period of time. Any deadline in this Act relating to a claim for which the employee is using the grievance procedures, that has not already passed by the first day of that specific period, shall be stayed during that specific period.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election of Remedies for Library of Congress.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">direct Act</term>” means an Act (other than this Act), or provision of the Revised Statutes, that is specified in section 201, 202, or 203.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct provision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">direct provision</term>” means a provision (including a definitional provision) of a direct Act that applies the rights or protections of a direct Act (including rights and protections relating to nonretaliation or noncoercion) to a Library claimant.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Library claimant.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Library claimant</term>” means, with respect to a direct provision, an employee of the Library of Congress who is covered by that direct provision.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election after proceedings initially brought under this act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Library claimant who initially files a claim for an alleged violation as provided in section 402 may, at any time before the date that is 10 days after a hearing officer submits the report on the preliminary review of the claim under section 403(c), elect to bring the claim for a proceeding before the corresponding Federal agency under the corresponding direct provision, instead of continuing with the procedures applicable to the claim under this title or filing a civil action in accordance with section 408.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election after proceedings initially brought under other civil rights or labor law.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Library claimant who initially brings a claim, complaint, or charge under a direct provision for a proceeding before a Federal agency may, prior to requesting a hearing under the agency’s procedures, elect to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">continue with the agency’s procedures and preserve the option (if any) to bring any civil action relating to the claim, complaint, or charge, that is available to the Library claimant; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">file a claim with the Office under section 402 and continue with the corresponding procedures of this title available and applicable to a covered employee.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Library claimant who meets the initial deadline under section 402(d) for filing a claim under this title, or any initial deadline for bringing a claim, complaint, or charge under the applicable direct provision, and then elects to change to alternative procedures as described in paragraph (2) or (3)(B), shall be considered to meet any initial deadline for the alternative procedures.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection shall take effect and shall apply as described in section 153(c) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public Law 115–141) (except to the extent such section applies to any violation of section 210 or a provision of an Act specified in section 210).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rights of Parties to Retain Private Counsel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act may be construed to limit the authority of any individual (including a covered employee, the head of an employing office, or an individual who is alleged to have committed personally an act which consists of a violation of part A of title II) to retain counsel to protect the interests of the individual at any point during any of the procedures provided under this title for the consideration of an alleged violation of part A of title II, including as provided under section 415(d)(8) with respect to individuals subject to a reimbursement requirement of section 415(d).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards for Assertions Made by Parties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any party in any of the procedures provided under this title, as well as any counsel or other person representing a party in any of such procedures, shall have an obligation to ensure that, to the best of the party’s knowledge, information, and belief, as formed after an inquiry which is reasonable under the circumstances, each of the following is correct:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No pleading, written motion, or other paper is presented for any improper purpose, such as to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or needlessly increase the cost of resolution of the matter.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The claims, defenses, and other legal contentions the party advocates are warranted by existing law or by a nonfrivolous argument for extending, modifying, or reversing existing law or for establishing new law.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The factual contentions have evidentiary support or, if specifically so identified, will likely have evidentiary support after a reasonable opportunity for further review or discovery.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The denials of factual contentions are warranted on the evidence or, if specifically so identified, are reasonably based on belief or a lack of information.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s401/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede or limit section 225(d)(2).</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1402">2 U.S.C. 1402</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INITIATION OF PROCEDURES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Claim.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Filing of claim.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To commence a proceeding under this title, a covered employee alleging a violation of law made applicable under part A of title II shall file a claim with the Office. The Office shall not accept a claim which is filed after the deadline applicable under subsection (d).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of claim.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The claim filed under this section shall be made in writing under oath or affirmation, shall describe the facts that form the basis of the claim and the violation that is being alleged, shall identify the employing office alleged to have committed the violation or in which the violation is alleged to have occurred, and shall be in such form as the Office requires.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No effect on ability of covered employee to seek information from office or pursue relief.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in paragraph (2), or subsection (b) or (c), may be construed to limit the ability of a covered employee—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to contact the Office or any other appropriate office prior to filing a claim under this section to seek information regarding the employee’s rights under this Act and the procedures available under this Act;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a covered employee of an employing office of the House of Representatives or Senate, to refer information regarding an alleged violation of part A of title II to the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives or the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate (as the case may be); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to file a civil action in accordance with section 401(b).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial Processing of Claim.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intake and recording; notification to employing office.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the filing of a claim by a covered employee under subsection (a), the Office shall take such steps as may be necessary for the initial intake and recording of the claim, including providing each party with all relevant information with respect to the rights of the party under this Act, and shall transmit immediately a copy of the claim to the head of the employing office and the designated representative of that office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special notification requirements for claims based on acts by members of congress.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a claim alleging a violation described in subparagraph (B) which consists of a violation described in section 415(d)(1)(A) by an individual, upon the filing of the claim under subsection (a), the Office shall notify immediately such individual of the claim, the possibility that the individual may be required to reimburse the account described in section 415(a) for the reimbursable portion of any award or settlement in connection with the claim, and the right of the individual under section 415(d)(8) to intervene in any mediation, hearing, or civil action under this title with respect to the claim.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Violations described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A violation described in this subparagraph is—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">harassment that is unlawful under section 201(a) or 206(a); or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">intimidation, reprisal, or discrimination that is unlawful under section 207 and is taken against a covered employee because of a claim alleging a violation described in clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Secure Electronic Reporting and Tracking System.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment and operation of secure system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall establish and operate a secure electronic reporting system through which a covered employee may initiate a proceeding under this title, and which will keep an electronic record of the date and time at which the proceeding is initiated and will track all subsequent actions or proceedings occurring with respect to the proceeding under this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accessibility to all parties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The system shall be accessible to all parties to such actions or proceedings, but only until the completion of such actions or proceedings.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment of effectiveness of procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall use the information contained in the system to make regular assessments of the effectiveness of the procedures under this title in providing for the timely resolution of claims, and shall submit semi-annual reports on such assessments each year to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s402/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered employee may not file a claim under this section with respect to an allegation of a violation of law after the expiration of the 180-day period which begins on the date of the alleged violation.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="403">SEC. 403. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1402a">2 U.S.C. 1402a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF CLAIMS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preliminary Review by Hearing Officer.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 7 days after transmission to the employing office of a claim pursuant to section 402(b), the Executive Director shall appoint a hearing officer to conduct a preliminary review of the claim.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Process for appointment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director shall appoint a hearing officer under this subsection in the same manner and in accordance with the same requirements and procedures applicable to the appointment of a hearing officer under section 405(c).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessments Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting a preliminary review of a claim under this section, the hearing officer shall assess each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether the claimant is a covered employee authorized to obtain relief relating to the claim under this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether the office which is the subject of the claim is an employing office under this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether the individual filing the claim has met the applicable deadlines for filing the claim under this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The identification of factual and legal issues involved with respect to the claim.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The specific relief sought by the individual.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether, on the basis of the assessments made under paragraphs (1) through (5), the individual filing the claim is a covered employee who has stated a claim for which, if the allegations contained in the claim are true, relief may be granted under this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The potential for the settlement of the claim without a formal hearing as provided under section 405 or a civil action as provided under section 408.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Review.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after a claim is filed under section 402, the hearing officer shall submit to the individual filing the claim and the office which is the subject of the claim a report on the preliminary review conducted under this section, and shall include in the report the hearing officer's determination as to whether the individual is a covered employee who has stated a claim for which relief may be granted under this title (as described in paragraph (6) of subsection (b)). The submission of the report shall conclude the preliminary review.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The hearing officer may (upon notice to the individual filing the claim and the employing office which is the subject of the claim) use an additional period of not to exceed 30 days to conclude the preliminary review.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of Determination of Failure to State Claim for Which Relief May Be Granted.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the hearing officer’s report on the preliminary review of a claim under subsection (c) includes the determination that the individual filing the claim is not a covered employee or has not stated a claim for which relief may be granted under this title—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the individual (including an individual who is a Library claimant, as defined in section 401(d)(1)) may not obtain a formal hearing with respect to the claim as provided under section 405; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the hearing officer shall provide the individual and the Executive Director with a written notice that the individual may file a civil action with respect to the claim in accordance with section 408.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of Report on Preliminary Review of Certain Claims to Congressional Ethics Committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a hearing officer’s report under subsection (c) on the preliminary review of a claim alleging a violation described in section 415(d)(1)(A), the hearing officer shall transmit the report to—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, in the case of such an act by a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress); or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s403/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate, in the case of such an act by a Senator.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="404">SEC. 404. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1403">2 U.S.C. 1403</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MEDIATION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Mediation.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification regarding mediation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered employee.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon receipt of a claim under section 402, the Office shall notify the covered employee who filed the claim about the process for mediation under this section and the deadlines applicable to such mediation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employing office.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon transmission to the employing office of the claim pursuant to section 402(b), the Office shall notify the employing office about the process for mediation under this section and the deadlines applicable to such mediation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initiation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the period described in subparagraph (B), either the covered employee who filed a claim under section 402 or the employing office named in the claim may file a request for mediation with the Office, which shall promptly notify the other party. If the other party agrees to the request, the Office shall promptly assign a mediator to the claim, and conduct mediation under this section.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered employee or an employing office may file a request for mediation under subparagraph (A) during the period beginning on the date that the covered employee or employing office, respectively, receives a notification under paragraph (1) regarding a claim under section 402 and ending on the date on which a hearing officer issues a written decision relating to the claim under section 405(g) or the covered employee files a civil action with respect to the claim in accordance with section 408, as applicable.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to request or accept mediation to have no effect on treatment of claim.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The failure of a party to request mediation under this section with respect to a claim, or the failure of a party to agree to a request for mediation under this section, may not be taken into consideration under any procedure under this title with respect to the claim, including a preliminary review under section 403, a formal hearing under section 405, or a civil action under section 408.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Process.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Mediation under this section—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include the Office, the covered employee, the employing office, and one or more individuals appointed by the Executive Director from the master list developed and maintained under subsection (e), and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall involve meetings with the parties during which, at the request of any of the parties, the parties shall be separated, for the purpose of resolving the dispute between the covered employee and the employing office.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mediation Period.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The mediation period shall be 30 days, beginning on the first day after the second party agrees to the request for the mediation. The mediation period may be extended for one additional period of 30 days at the joint request of the covered employee and employing office. Any deadline in this Act relating to a claim for which mediation has been agreed to in this section, that has not already passed by the first day of the mediation period, shall be stayed during the mediation period. The Office shall notify in writing the covered employee and the employing office when the mediation period has ended.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Independence of Mediation Process.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No individual, who is appointed by the Executive Director to mediate, may conduct or aid in a hearing conducted under section 405 with respect to the same matter or shall be subject to subpoena or any other compulsory process with respect to the same matter.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Master List of Mediators.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development and maintenance of master list.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director shall develop and maintain a master list of individuals who are experienced in adjudicating, arbitrating, or mediating the kinds of personnel and other matters for which mediation may be held under this section. Such list may include, but not be limited to, members of the bar of a State or the District of Columbia and retired judges of the United States courts.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s404/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of candidates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the master list under this subsection, the Executive Director shall consider candidates recommended by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or the Administrative Conference of the United States.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="405">SEC. 405. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1405">2 U.S.C. 1405</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> HEARING. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for Hearings to Commence in Office.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hearing required upon request.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, not later than 10 days after a hearing officer submits the report on the preliminary review of a claim under section 403(c), a covered employee submits a request to the Executive Director for a hearing under this section, the Executive Director shall appoint an independent hearing officer pursuant to subsection (c) to consider the claim and render a decision, and a hearing shall be commenced in the Office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to the claim if—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the hearing officer’s report on the preliminary review of the claim under section 403(c) includes the determination that the individual filing the claim is not a covered employee who has stated a claim for which relief may be granted under this title (as described in section 403(d)); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the covered employee files a civil action as provided in section 408 with respect to the claim.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dismissal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A hearing officer may dismiss any claim that the hearing officer finds to be frivolous or that fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hearing Officer.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the filing of a request for a hearing under subsection (a), the Executive Director shall appoint an independent hearing officer to consider the complaint and render a decision. No Member of the House of Representatives, Senator, officer of either the House of Representatives or the Senate, head of an employing office, member of the Board, or covered employee may be appointed to be a hearing officer. The Executive Director shall select hearing officers on a rotational or random basis from the lists developed under paragraph (2). Nothing in this section shall prevent the appointment of hearing officers as full-time employees of the Office or the selection of hearing officers on the basis of specialized expertise needed for particular matters.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lists.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director shall develop master lists, composed of—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members of the bar of a State or the District of Columbia and retired judges of the United States courts who are experienced in adjudicating or arbitrating the kinds of personnel and other matters for which hearings may be held under this Act, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals expert in technical matters relating to accessibility and usability by persons with disabilities or technical matters relating to occupational safety and health.</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">In developing lists, the Executive Director shall consider candidates recommended by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or the Administrative Conference of the United States.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibiting hearing officer conducting preliminary review from conducting hearing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Director may not appoint a hearing officer to conduct a hearing under this section with respect to a claim if the hearing officer conducted the preliminary review with respect to the claim under section 403.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hearing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Unless a claim is dismissed before a hearing, a hearing shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducted in closed session on the record by the hearing officer;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">commenced no later than 90 days after the Executive Director receives the covered employee’s request for the hearing under subsection (a), except that, upon mutual agreement of the parties or for good cause, the Office shall extend the time for commencing a hearing for not more than an additional 30 days; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducted, except as specifically provided in this Act and to the greatest extent practicable, in accordance with the principles and procedures set forth in sections 554 through 557 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discovery.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reasonable prehearing discovery may be permitted at the discretion of the hearing officer.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subpoenas.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the request of a party, a hearing officer may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of correspondence, books, papers, documents, and other records. The attendance of witnesses and the production of records may be required from any place within the United States. Subpoenas shall be served in the manner provided under rule 45(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Objections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a person refuses, on the basis of relevance, privilege, or other objection, to testify in response to a question or to produce records in connection with a proceeding before a hearing officer, the hearing officer shall rule on the objection. At the request of the witness or any party, the hearing officer shall (or on the hearing officer's own initiative, the hearing officer may) refer the ruling to the Board for review.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a person fails to comply with a subpoena, the Board may authorize the General Counsel to apply, in the name of the Office, to an appropriate United States district court for an order requiring that person to appear before the hearing officer to give testimony or produce records. The application may be made within the judicial district where the hearing is conducted or where that person is found, resides, or transacts business. Any failure to obey a lawful order of the district court issued pursuant to this section may be held by such court to be a civil contempt thereof.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service of process.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Process in an action or contempt proceeding pursuant to subparagraph (A) may be served in any judicial district in which the person refusing or failing to comply, or threatening to refuse or not to comply, resides, transacts business, or may be found, and subpoenas for witnesses who are required to attend such proceedings may run into any other district.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The hearing officer shall issue a written decision as expeditiously as possible, but in no case more than 90 days after the conclusion of the hearing. The written decision shall be transmitted by the Office to the parties. The decision shall state the issues raised in the claim, describe the evidence in the record, contain findings of fact and conclusions of law, contain a determination of whether a violation has occurred, and order such remedies as are appropriate pursuant to title II. The decision shall be entered in the records of the Office. If a decision is not appealed under section 406 to the Board, the decision shall be considered the final decision of the Office.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s405/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Precedents.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A hearing officer who conducts a hearing under this section shall be guided by judicial decisions under the laws made applicable by section 102 and by Board decisions under this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s406" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="406">SEC. 406. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1406">2 U.S.C. 1406</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPEAL TO THE BOARD. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s406/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any party aggrieved by the decision of a hearing officer under section 405(g) may file a petition for review by the Board not later than 30 days after entry of the decision in the records of the Office.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s406/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Parties' Opportunity To Submit Argument.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The parties to the hearing upon which the decision of the hearing officer was made shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard, through written submission and, in the discretion of the Board, through oral argument.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s406/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard of Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall set aside a decision of a hearing officer if the Board determines that the decision was—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s406/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not consistent with law;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s406/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not made consistent with required procedures; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s406/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unsupported by substantial evidence.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s406/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Record.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making determinations under subsection (c), the Board shall review the whole record, or those parts of it cited by a party, and due account shall be taken of the rule of prejudicial error.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s406/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall issue a written decision setting forth the reasons for its decision. The decision may affirm, reverse, or remand to the hearing officer for further proceedings. A decision that does not require further proceedings before a hearing officer shall be entered in the records of the Office as a final decision.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="407">SEC. 407. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1407">2 U.S.C. 1407</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD DECISIONS AND ENFORCEMENT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Jurisdiction.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judicial review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit shall have jurisdiction over any proceeding commenced by a petition of—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a party aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under section 406(e) in cases arising under part A of title II,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a charging individual or a respondent before the Board who files a petition under section 210(d)(4),</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the General Counsel or a respondent before the Board who files a petition under section 215(c)(5), or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the General Counsel or a respondent before the Board who files a petition under section 220(c)(3).</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">The court of appeals shall have exclusive jurisdiction to set aside, suspend (in whole or in part), to determine the validity of, or otherwise review the decision of the Board.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit shall have jurisdiction over any petition of the General Counsel, filed in the name of the Office and at the direction of the Board, to enforce a final decision under section 405(g) or 406(e) with respect to a violation of part A, B, C, or D of title II.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Respondents.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any proceeding commenced by a petition filed under subsection (a)(1) (A) or (B), or filed by a party other than the General Counsel under subsection (a)(1) (C) or (D), the Office shall be named respondent and any party before the Board may be named respondent by filing a notice of election with the court within 30 days after service of the petition.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any proceeding commenced by a petition filed by the General Counsel under subsection (a)(1) (C) or (D), the prevailing party in the final decision entered under section 406(e) shall be named respondent, and any other party before the Board may be named respondent by filing a notice of election with the court within 30 days after service of the petition.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any proceeding commenced by a petition filed under subsection (a)(2), the party under section 405 or 406 that the General Counsel determines has failed to comply with a final decision under section 405(g) or 406(e) shall be named respondent.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intervention.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any party that participated in the proceedings before the Board under section 406 and that was not made respondent under paragraph (1) may intervene as of right.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Law Applicable.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 158 of title 28, United States Code, shall apply to judicial review under paragraph (1) of subsection (a), except that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to section 2344 of title 28, United States Code, service of a petition in any proceeding in which the Office is a respondent shall be on the General Counsel rather than on the Attorney General;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provisions of section 2348 of title 28, United States Code, on the authority of the Attorney General, shall not apply;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the petition for review shall be filed not later than 90 days after the entry in the Office of a final decision under section 406(e); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office shall be an “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agency</quotedText>” as that term is used in chapter 158 of title 28, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard of Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the extent necessary for decision in a proceeding commenced under subsection (a)(1) and when presented, the court shall decide all relevant questions of law and interpret constitutional and statutory provisions. The court shall set aside a final decision of the Board if it is determined that the decision was—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not consistent with law;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not made consistent with required procedures; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unsupported by substantial evidence.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s407/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Record.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making determinations under subsection (d), the court shall review the whole record, or those parts of it cited by a party, and due account shall be taken of the rule of prejudicial error.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s408" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="408">SEC. 408. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1408">2 U.S.C. 1408</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CIVIL ACTION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s408/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Jurisdiction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction over any civil action commenced under section 401 and this section by a covered employee. </content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s408/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Parties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The defendant shall be the employing office alleged to have committed the violation, or in which the violation is alleged to have occurred.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s408/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Jury Trial.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any party may demand a jury trial where a jury trial would be available in an action against a private defendant under the relevant law made applicable by this Act. In any case in which a violation of section 201 is alleged, the court shall not inform the jury of the maximum amount of compensatory damages available under section 201(b)(1) or 201(b)(3).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s408/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appearances by House Employment Counsel.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s408/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The House Employment Counsel of the House of Representatives and any other counsel in the Office of House Employment Counsel of the House of Representatives, including any counsel specially retained by the Office of House Employment Counsel, shall be entitled, for the purpose of providing legal assistance and representation to employing offices of the House of Representatives under this Act, to enter an appearance in any proceeding before any court of the United States or of any State or political subdivision thereof without compliance with any requirements for admission to practice before such court, except that the authorization conferred by this paragraph shall not apply with respect to the admission of any such person to practice before the United States Supreme Court.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s408/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">House employment counsel defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Office of House Employment Counsel of the House of Representatives</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s408/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of House Employment Counsel established and operating under the authority of the Clerk of the House of Representatives as of the date of the enactment of this subsection;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s408/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any successor office to the Office of House Employment Counsel which is established after the date of the enactment of this subsection; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s408/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other person authorized and directed in accordance with the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide legal assistance and representation to employing offices of the House of Representatives in connection with actions brought under this title.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s409" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="409">SEC. 409. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1409">2 U.S.C. 1409</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">JUDICIAL REVIEW OF REGULATIONS. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any proceeding brought under section 407 or 408 in which the application of a regulation issued under this Act is at issue, the court may review the validity of the regulation in accordance with the provisions of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section 706(2) of title 5, United States Code, except that with respect to regulations approved by a joint resolution under section 304(c), only the provisions of section 706(2)(B) of title 5, United States Code, shall apply. If the court determines that the regulation is invalid, the court shall apply, to the extent necessary and appropriate, the most relevant substantive executive agency regulation promulgated to implement the statutory provisions with respect to which the invalid regulation was issued. Except as provided in this section, the validity of regulations issued under this Act is not subject to judicial review.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s410" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="410">SEC. 410. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1410">2 U.S.C. 1410</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OTHER JUDICIAL REVIEW PROHIBITED. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as expressly authorized by sections 407, 408, and 409, the compliance or noncompliance with the provisions of this Act and any action taken pursuant to this Act shall not be subject to judicial review.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s411" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="411">SEC. 411. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1411">2 U.S.C. 1411</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECT OF FAILURE TO ISSUE REGULATIONS. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any proceeding under section 405, 406, 407, or 408, except a proceeding to enforce section 220 with respect to offices listed under section 220(e)(2), if the Board has not issued a regulation on a matter for which this Act requires a regulation to be issued, the hearing officer, Board, or court, as the case may be, shall apply, to the extent necessary and appropriate, the most relevant substantive executive agency regulation promulgated to implement the statutory provision at issue in the proceeding.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s412" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="412">SEC. 412. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1412">2 U.S.C. 1412</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPEDITED REVIEW OF CERTAIN APPEALS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s412/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An appeal may be taken directly to the Supreme Court of the United States from any interlocutory or final judgment, decree, or order of a court upon the constitutionality of any provision of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s412/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Jurisdiction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Supreme Court shall, if it has not previously ruled on the question, accept jurisdiction over the appeal referred to in subsection (a), advance the appeal on the docket, and expedite the appeal to the greatest extent possible.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s413" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="413">SEC. 413. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1413">2 U.S.C. 1413</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authorization to bring judicial proceedings under sections 405(f)(3), 407, and 408 shall not constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity for any other purpose, or of the privileges of any Senator or Member of the House of Representatives under article I, section 6, clause 1, of the Constitution, or a waiver of any power of either the Senate or the House of Representatives under the Constitution, including under article I, section 5, clause 3, or under the rules of either House relating to records and information within its jurisdiction.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s414" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="414">SEC. 414. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1414">2 U.S.C. 1414</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SETTLEMENT. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any settlement entered into by the parties to a process described in section 210, 215, 220, or 401 shall be in writing and not become effective unless it is approved by the Executive Director. Nothing in this Act shall affect the power of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, to establish rules governing the process by which a settlement may be entered into by such House or by any employing office of such House.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="415">SEC. 415. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1415">2 U.S.C. 1415</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PAYMENTS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Awards and Settlements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (c), only funds which are appropriated to an account of the Office in the Treasury of the United States for the payment of awards and settlements may be used for the payment of awards and settlements under this Act. There are appropriated for such account such sums as may be necessary to pay such awards and settlements. Funds in the account are not available for awards and settlements involving the General Accounting Officeor the Government Printing Office.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (c), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative, personnel, and similar expenses of employing offices which are needed to comply with this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OSHA, Accommodation, and Access Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds to correct violations of section 201(a)(3), 210, or 215 of this Act may be paid only from funds appropriated to the employing office or entity responsible for correcting such violations. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such funds.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDEFA8080673344C048D00F43FC151B044" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">10</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement by Members of Congress of Amounts Paid as Settlements and Awards.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement required for certain violations.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (D), if a payment is made from the account described in subsection (a) for an award or settlement in connection with a claim alleging a violation described in subparagraph (C) committed personally by an individual who, at the time of committing the violation, was a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) or a Senator, the individual shall reimburse the account for the amount of the award or settlement for the claim involved.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an award made pursuant to a decision of a hearing officer under section 405, or a court in a civil action, subparagraph (A) shall apply only if the hearing officer or court makes a separate finding that a violation described in subparagraph (C) occurred which was committed personally by an individual who, at the time of committing the violation, was a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) or a Senator, and such individual shall reimburse the account for the amount of compensatory damages included in the award as would be available if awarded under section 1977A(b)(3) of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a(b)(3)) irrespective of the size of the employing office. In the case of a settlement for a claim described in section 416(d)(3), subparagraph (A) shall apply only if the conditions specified in section 416(d)(3) for requesting reimbursement are met.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Violations described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A violation described in this subparagraph is—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">harassment that is unlawful under section 201(a) or 206(a); or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">intimidation, reprisal, or discrimination that is unlawful under section 207 and is taken against a covered employee because of a claim alleging a violation described in clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multiple claims.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an award or settlement is made for multiple claims, some of which do not require reimbursement under this subsection, the individual described in subparagraph (A) shall only be required to reimburse for the amount (referred to in this Act as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reimbursable portion</quotedText>”) that is—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/1/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">described in subparagraph (A), subject to subparagraph (B); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">included in the portion of the award or settlement attributable to a claim requiring reimbursement.</content> </clause> </subparagraph><footnote id="IDEFA8080673344C048D00F43FC151B044" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">10</sup><content><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 111(a) of Public Law 115–397 provides for an amendment to add a new subsection (d) at the end of section 415 that is subject to a delayed effective date pursuant to section 401(a) of such Public Law. Subsection (c) of such section 111 provides “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">[t]he amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to claims made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</quotedText>”.</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para">Section 115(a) of Public Law 115–397 provides for an amendment to add a new subsection (e) at the end of section 415 (as amended by section 111) that is subject to a delayed effective date pursuant to section 401(a) of such Public Law. Subsection (b) of such section 115 provides “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">[t]he amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to payments made under section 415 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1415) for claims filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>”.</p></content></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Withholding amounts from compensation.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of timetable and procedures by committees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of carrying out subparagraph (B), the applicable Committee shall establish a timetable and procedures for the withholding of amounts from the compensation of an individual who is a Member of the House of Representatives or a Senator.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The payroll administrator shall withhold from an individual’s compensation and transfer to the account described in subsection (a) (after making any deposit required under section 8432(f) of title 5, United States Code) such amounts as may be necessary to reimburse the account described in subsection (a) for the reimbursable portion of the award or settlement described in paragraph (1) if the individual has not reimbursed the account as required under paragraph (1) prior to the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date a payment is made from the account for such an award or settlement.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable committee defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">applicable Committee</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, in the case of an individual who, at the time of the withholding, is a Member of the House; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of an individual who, at the time of the withholding, is a Senator.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of amounts in thrift savings fund as source of reimbursement.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, by the expiration of the 180-day period that begins on the date a payment is made from the account described in subsection (a) for an award or settlement described in paragraph (1), an individual who is subject to a reimbursement requirement of this subsection has not reimbursed the account for the entire reimbursable portion as required under paragraph (1), withholding and transfers of amounts shall continue under paragraph (2) if the individual remains employed in the same position, and the Executive Director of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board shall make a transfer described in subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The transfer by such Executive Director is a transfer, from the account of the individual in the Thrift Savings Fund to the account described in subsection (a), of an amount equal to the amount of that reimbursable portion of the award or settlement, reduced by—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any amount the individual has reimbursed, taking into account any amounts withheld under paragraph (2); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the individual remains employed in the same position, any amount that the individual is scheduled to reimburse, taking into account any amounts to be withheld under the individual's timetable under paragraph (2).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initiation of transfer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 8435 of title 5, United States Code, the Executive Director described in subparagraph (A) shall make the transfer under subparagraph (A) upon receipt of a written request to the Executive Director from the Secretary of the Treasury, in the form and manner required by the Executive Director.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination between payroll administrator and the executive director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The payroll administrator and the Executive Director described in subparagraph (A) shall carry out this paragraph in a manner that ensures the coordination of the withholding and transferring of amounts under this paragraph, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board under section 303 and such Executive Director.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> administrative wage garnishment or other collection of wages from a subsequent position.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individual subject to garnishment or other collection.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (B) shall apply to an individual who is subject to a reimbursement requirement of this subsection if, at any time after the expiration of the 270-day period that begins on the date a payment is made from the account described in subsection (a) for an award or settlement described in paragraph (1), the individual—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has not reimbursed the account for the entire reimbursable portion as required under paragraph (1), through withholdings or transfers under paragraphs (2) and (3);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is not serving in a position as a Member of the House of Representatives or a Senator; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/4/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is employed in a subsequent non-Federal position.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Garnishment or other collection of wages.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On the expiration of that 270-day period, the amount of the reimbursable portion of an award or settlement described in paragraph (1) (reduced by any amount the individual has reimbursed, taking into account any amounts withheld or transferred under paragraph (2) or (3)) shall be treated as a claim of the United States and transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for collection. Upon that transfer, the Secretary of the Treasury shall collect the claim, in accordance with section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, including by administrative wage garnishment of the wages of the individual described in subparagraph (A) from the position described in subparagraph (A)(iii). The Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer the collected amount to the account described in subsection (a).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification to office of personnel management and secretary of the treasury.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individual subject to annuity or social security withholding.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (B) shall apply to an individual subject to a reimbursement requirement of this subsection if, at any time after the expiration of the 270-day period described in paragraph (4)(A), the individual—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has not served in a position as a Member of the House of Representatives or a Senator during the preceding 90 days; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is not employed in a subsequent non-Federal position.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annuity or social security withholding.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, at any time after the 270-day period described in paragraph (4)(A), the individual described in subparagraph (A) has not reimbursed the account described in subsection (a) for the entire reimbursable portion of the award or settlement described in paragraph (1) (as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury), through withholdings, transfers, or collections under paragraphs (2) through (4), the Secretary of the Treasury (after consultation with the payroll administrator)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall notify the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, who shall take such actions as the Director considers appropriate to withhold from any annuity payable to the individual under chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, and transfer to the account described in subsection (a), such amounts as may be necessary to reimburse the account for the remainder of the reimbursable portion of an award or settlement described in paragraph (1); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall (if necessary), notwithstanding section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407), take such actions as the Secretary of the Treasury considers appropriate to withhold from any payment to the individual under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) and transfer to the account described in subsection (a), such amounts as may be necessary to reimburse the account for the remainder of the reimbursable portion of an award or settlement described in paragraph (1).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination between opm and treasury.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of the Treasury shall carry out paragraph (5) in a manner that ensures the coordination of the withholding and transferring of amounts under such paragraph, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Director and the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Once the Executive Director determines that an individual who is subject to a reimbursement requirement of this subsection has reimbursed the account described in subsection (a) for the entire reimbursable portion, the Executive Director shall prepare a certification that the individual has completed that reimbursement, and submit the certification to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committees on House Administration and Ethics of the House of Representatives, in the case of an individual who, at the time of committing the act involved, was a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate, in the case of an individual who, at the time of committing the act involved, was a Senator.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Right to intervene.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual who is subject to a reimbursement requirement of this subsection shall have the unconditional right to intervene in any mediation, hearing, or civil action under this title to protect the interests of the individual in the determination of whether an award or settlement described in paragraph (1) should be made, and the amount of any such award or settlement, except that nothing in this paragraph may be construed to require the covered employee who filed the claim to be deposed by counsel for the individual in a deposition that is separate from any other deposition taken from the employee in connection with the hearing or civil action.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal position.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">non-Federal position</term>” means a position other than the position of an employee, as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payroll administrator.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">payroll administrator</term>” means—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/9/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of an individual who is a Member of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this subsection; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/d/9/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of an individual who is a Senator, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this subsection.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e)<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">10</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement by Employing Offices.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification of payments made from account.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As soon as practicable after the Executive Director is made aware that a payment of an award or settlement under this Act has been made from the account described in subsection (a) in connection with a claim alleging a violation of section 201(a) or 206(a) by an employing office (other than an employing office of the House of Representatives or an employing office of the Senate), the Executive Director shall notify the head of the employing office that the payment has been made, and shall include in the notification a statement of the amount of the payment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement by office.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after receiving a notification from the Executive Director under paragraph (1), the head of the employing office involved shall transfer to the account described in subsection (a), out of any funds available for operating expenses of the office, a payment equal to the amount specified in the notification.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s415/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timetable and procedures for reimbursement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The head of an employing office shall transfer a payment under paragraph (2) in accordance with such timetable and procedures as may be established under regulations promulgated by the Office.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="416">SEC. 416. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1416">2 U.S.C. 1416</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONFIDENTIALITY. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mediation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All information discussed or disclosed in the course of any mediation shall be strictly confidential, and the Executive Director shall notify each person participating in the mediation of the confidentiality requirement and of the sanctions applicable to any person who violates the confidentiality requirement.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hearings and Deliberations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsections (c), (d), and (e), all proceedings and deliberations of hearing officers and the Board, including any related records, shall be confidential. This subsection shall not apply to proceedings under section 215, but shall apply to the deliberations of hearing officers and the Board under that section. The Executive Director shall notify each person participating in a proceeding or deliberation to which this subsection applies of the requirements of this subsection and of the sanctions applicable to any person who violates the requirements of this subsection.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Release of Records for Judicial Action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The records of hearing officers and the Board may be made public if required for the purpose of judicial review under section 407.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d"> (d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Automatic Referral to Congressional Ethics Committee of Dispositions of Claims Involving Members of Congress and Senior Staff.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Referral.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the final disposition under this title (as described in paragraph (6)) of a claim alleging a violation described in section 415(d)(1)(C) committed personally by a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) or a Senator, or by a senior staff of the House of Representatives or Senate, the Executive Director shall refer the claim to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, in the case of a Member or senior staff of the House; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate, in the case of a Senator or senior staff of the Senate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access to records and information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Executive Director refers a claim to a Committee under paragraph (1), the Executive Director shall provide the Committee with access to the records of any preliminary reviews, hearings, or decisions of the hearing officers and the Board under this Act, and any information relating to an award or settlement paid, in response to such claim.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review by senate ethics committee of settlements of certain claims.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the receipt of a settlement agreement for a claim that includes an allegation of a violation described in section 415(d)(1)(C) committed personally by a Senator, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 90 days after that receipt, review the settlement agreement;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine whether an investigation of the claim is warranted; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the Select Committee determines, after the investigation, that the claim that resulted in the settlement involved an actual violation described in section 415(d)(1)(C) committed personally by the Senator, then the Select Committee shall notify the Executive Director to request the reimbursement described in section 415(d) and include the settlement in the report required by section 301(l).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protection of personally identifiable information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a Committee to which a claim is referred under paragraph (1) issues a report with respect to the claim, the Committee shall ensure that the report does not directly disclose the identity or position of the individual who filed the claim.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Committee authority to protect identity of a claimant.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a Committee to which a claim is referred under paragraph (1) issues a report as described in paragraph (4) concerning a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) or a Senator, or a senior staff of the House of Representatives or Senate, the Committee may make an appropriate redaction to the information or data included in the report if the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Committee reach agreement—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that including the information or data considered for redaction may lead to the unintentional disclosure of the identity or position of a claimant; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the precise information or data to be redacted.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notation and statement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report including any such redaction shall note each redaction and include a statement that the redaction was made solely for the purpose of avoiding such an unintentional disclosure of the identity or position of a claimant.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retention of reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee making a redaction in accordance with this paragraph shall retain a copy of the report, without a redaction.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final disposition described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">final disposition</quotedText>” of a claim means any of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An order or agreement to pay an award or settlement, including an agreement reached pursuant to mediation under section 404.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A final decision of a hearing officer under section 405(g) that is no longer subject to review by the Board under section 406.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A final decision of the Board under section 406(e) that is no longer subject to appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit under section 407.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/6/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A final decision in a civil action under section 408 that is no longer subject to appeal.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Senior staff defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">senior staff</term>” means any individual who, at the time a violation occurred, was required to file a report under title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 101 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final Decisions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A final decision entered under section 405(g) or 406(e) shall be made public if it is in favor of the complaining covered employee, or in favor of the charging party under section 210, or if the decision reverses a decision of a hearing officer which had been in favor of the covered employee or charging party. The Board may make public any other decision at its discretion.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s416/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Claims.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a covered employee from disclosing the factual allegations underlying the covered employee's claim, or to prohibit an employing office from disclosing the factual allegations underlying the employing office's defense to the claim, in the course of any proceeding under this title.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s417" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="417">SEC. 417. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1417">2 U.S.C. 1417</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OPTION TO REQUEST REMOTE WORK ASSIGNMENT OR PAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE DURING PENDENCY OF PROCEDURES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s417/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Options for Employees.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s417/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remote work assignment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the request of a covered employee who files a claim alleging a violation of part A of title II by the covered employee’s employing office, during the pendency of any of the procedures available under this title for consideration of the claim, the employing office may permit the covered employee to carry out the employee’s responsibilities from a remote location (referred to in this section as “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">permitting a remote work assignment</quotedText>”) where such relocation would have the effect of materially reducing interactions between the covered employee and any person alleged to have committed the violation, instead of from a location of the employing office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s417/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for work assignments required to be carried out onsite.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, in the determination of the covered employee’s employing office, a covered employee who makes a request under this subsection cannot carry out the employee’s responsibilities from a remote location or such relocation would not have the effect described in paragraph (1), the employing office may during the pendency of the procedures described in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s417/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">grant a paid leave of absence to the covered employee;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s417/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">permit a remote work assignment and grant a paid leave of absence to the covered employee; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s417/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make another workplace adjustment, or permit a remote work assignment, that would have the effect of reducing interactions between the covered employee and any person alleged to have committed the violation described in paragraph (1).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s417/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ensuring no retaliation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employing office may not grant a covered employee’s request under this subsection in a manner which would constitute a violation of section 207.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s417/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No impact on vacation or personal leave.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In granting leave for a paid leave of absence under this section, an employing office shall not require the covered employee to substitute, for that leave, any of the accrued paid vacation or personal leave of the covered employee.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tIV/s417/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for Arrangements Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) does not apply to the extent that it is inconsistent with the terms and conditions of any collective bargaining agreement which is in effect with respect to an employing office.</content> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s501" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1431">2 U.S.C. 1431</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXERCISE OF RULEMAKING POWERS. </heading> <subsection role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of sections 102(b)(3), section 301(l), and 304(c) are enacted—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s501/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively, and as such they shall be considered as part of the rules of such House, respectively, and such rules shall supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s501/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change such rules (so far as relating to such House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of each House.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1432">2 U.S.C. 1432</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POLITICAL AFFILIATION AND PLACE OF RESIDENCE. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall not be a violation of any provision of section 201 to consider the—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">party affiliation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">domicile; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">political compatibility with the employing office;</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">of an employee referred to in subsection (b) with respect to employment decisions.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subsection (a), the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employee</term>” means—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an employee on the staff of the leadership of the House of Representatives or the leadership of the Senate;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an employee on the staff of a committee or subcommittee of—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the House of Representatives;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Senate; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a joint committee of the Congress;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an employee on the staff of a Member of the House of Representatives or on the staff of a Senator;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an officer of the House of Representatives or the Senate or a congressional employee who is elected by the House of Representatives or Senate or is appointed by a Member of the House of Representatives or by a Senator (in addition an employee described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3)); or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s502/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an applicant for a position that is to be occupied by an individual described in any of paragraphs (1) through (4).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s503" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1433">2 U.S.C. 1433</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NONDISCRIMINATION RULES OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate and the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives retain full power, in accordance with the authority provided to them by the Senate and the House, with respect to the discipline of Members, officers, and employees for violating rules of the Senate and the House on nondiscrimination in employment.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Rights Remedies.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 301 and 302 of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1201 and 1202) are amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">“SEC. 301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ACT OF 1991. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Short Title.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This title may be cited as the ‘<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Government Employee Rights Act of 1991</inline></shortTitle>’.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of this title is to provide procedures to protect the rights of certain government employees, with respect to their public employment, to be free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this title, the term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">violation</term>’ means a practice that violates section 302(a) of this title.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="302">“SEC. 302. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES PROHIBITED. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Practices.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">All personnel actions affecting the Presidential appointees described in section 303 or the State employees described in section 304 shall be made free from any discrimination based on—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, within the meaning of section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">age, within the meaning of section 15 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 633a); or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disability, within the meaning of section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 791) and sections 102 through 104 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12112–14).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedies referred to in sections 303(a)(1) and 304(a)—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include, in the case of a determination that a violation of subsection (a)(1) or (a)(3) has occurred, such remedies as would be appropriate if awarded under sections 706(g), 706(k), and 717(d) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–5(g), 2000e–5(k), 2000e–16(d)), and such compensatory damages as would be appropriate if awarded under section 1977 or sections 1977A(a) and 1977A(b)(2) of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981 and 1981a (a) and (b)(2));</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include, in the case of a determination that a violation of subsection (a)(2) has occurred, such remedies as would be appropriate if awarded under section 15(c) of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 633a(c)); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not include punitive damages.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 303 through 319, and sections 322, 324, and 325 of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1203–1218, 1221, 1223, and 1224) are repealed, except as provided in section 506 of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 320 and 321 of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1219 and 1220) are redesignated as sections 303 and 304, respectively.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 303 and 304 of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991, as so redesignated, are each amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and 307(h) of this title</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1205 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1993 (2 U.S.C. 1207a) is repealed, except as provided in section 506 of this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title V of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (2 U.S.C. 60m et seq.) is repealed, except as provided in section 506 of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Architect of the Capitol.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 312(e) of the Architect of the Capitol Human Resources Act (Public Law 103–283; 108 Stat. 1444) is repealed, except as provided in section 506 of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s504/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of general accounting office personnel act of 1980.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of sections 751, 753, and 755 of title 31, United States Code, amended by section 312(e) of the Architect of the Capitol Human Resources Act, shall be applied and administered as if such section 312(e) (and the amendments made by such section) had not been enacted.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1434">2 U.S.C. 1434</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">JUDICIAL BRANCH COVERAGE STUDY. </heading> <subsection role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Judicial Conference of the United States shall prepare a report for submission by the Chief Justice of the United States to the Congress on the application to the judicial branch of the Federal Government of—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq.);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">chapter 71 (relating to Federal service labor-management relations) of title 5, United States Code;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (29 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (29 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s505/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">chapter 43 (relating to veterans' employment and reemployment) of title 38, United States Code.</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">The report shall be submitted to Congress not later than December 31, 1996, and shall include any recommendations the Judicial Conference may have for legislation to provide to employees of the judicial branch the rights, protections, and procedures under the listed laws, including administrative and judicial relief, that are comparable to those available to employees of the legislative branch under titles I through IV of this Act.</continuation> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1435">2 U.S.C. 1435</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SAVINGS PROVISIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition Provisions for Employees of the House of Representatives and of the Senate.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Claims arising before effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, as of the date on which section 201 takes effect, an employee of the Senate or the House of Representatives has or could have requested counseling under section 305 of the Government Employees Rights Act of 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1205) or Rule LI of the House of Representatives, including counseling for alleged violations of family and medical leave rights under title V of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the employee may complete, or initiate and complete, all procedures under the Government Employees Rights Act of 1991 and Rule LI, and the provisions of that Act and Rule shall remain in effect with respect to, and provide the exclusive procedures for, those claims until the completion of all such procedures.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Claims arising between effective date and opening of office.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a claim by an employee of the Senate or House of Representatives arises under section 201 or 202 after the effective date of such sections, but before the opening of the Office for receipt of requests for counseling or mediation under sections 402 and 403, the provisions of the Government Employees Rights Act of 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.) and Rule LI of the House of Representatives relating to counseling and mediation shall remain in effect, and the employee may complete under that Act or Rule the requirements for counseling and mediation under sections 402 and 403. If, after counseling and mediation is completed, the Office has not yet opened for the filing of a timely complaint under section 405, the employee may elect—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to file a complaint under section 307 of the Government Employees Rights Act of 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1207) or Rule LI of the House of Representatives, and thereafter proceed exclusively under that Act or Rule, the provisions of which shall remain in effect until the completion of all proceedings in relation to the complaint, or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to commence a civil action under section 408.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 1205 of the supplemental appropriations act of 1993.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to payments of awards and settlements relating to Senate employees under paragraph (1) of this subsection, section 1205 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1993 (2 U.S.C. 1207a) remains in effect.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition Provisions for Employees of the Architect of the Capitol.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">–</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Claims arising before effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, as of the date on which section 201 takes effect, an employee of the Architect of the Capitol has or could have filed a charge or complaint regarding an alleged violation of section 312(e)(2) of the Architect of the Capitol Human Resources Act (Public Law 103–283), the employee may complete, or initiate and complete, all procedures under section 312(e) of that Act, the provisions of which shall remain in effect with respect to, and provide the exclusive procedures for, that claim until the completion of all such procedures.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Claims arising between effective date and opening of office.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a claim by an employee of the Architect of the Capitol arises under section 201 or 202 after the effective date of those provisions, but before the opening of the Office for receipt of requests for counseling or mediation under sections 402 and 403, the employee may satisfy the requirements for counseling and mediation by exhausting the requirements prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol in accordance with section 312(e)(3) of the Architect of the Capitol Human Resources Act (Public Law 103–283). If, after exhaustion of those requirements the Office has not yet opened for the filing of a timely complaint under section 405, the employee may elect—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to file a charge with the General Accounting Office Personnel Appeals Board pursuant to section 312(e)(3) of the Architect of the Capitol Human Resources Act (Public Law 103–283), and thereafter proceed exclusively under section 312(e) of that Act, the provisions of which shall remain in effect until the completion of all proceedings in relation to the charge, or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to commence a civil action under section 408.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">direct Act</term>” means an Act (other than this Act), or provision of the Revised Statutes, that is specified in section 201, 202, 203, or 210.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct provision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">direct provision</term>” means a provision (including a definitional provision) of a direct Act that applies the rights or protections of a direct Act (including rights and protections relating to nonretaliation or noncoercion) to a library claimant.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Library claimant.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Library claimant</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a direct provision (other than a provision described in subparagraph (B)), an employee of the Library of Congress who is covered by that direct provision, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a direct provision that applies the rights or protections of title II or III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq., 12181 et seq.), an individual who is eligible to provide services for or receive services from the Library of Congress and who is covered by that provision.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s506/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition Provision Relating To Matters Other Than Employment Under Section 509 of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to matters other than employment under section 509 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12209), the rights, protections, remedies, and procedures of section 509 of such Act shall remain in effect until section 210 of this Act takes effect with respect to each of the entities covered by section 509 of such Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s508" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="508">SEC. 508. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1437">2 U.S.C. 1437</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF SENATE REGARDING ADOPTION OF SIMPLIFIED AND STREAMLINED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR SENATE ACQUISITIONS. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of the Senate that the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate should review the rules applicable to purchases by Senate offices to determine whether they are consistent with the acquisition simplification and streamlining laws enacted in the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–355).</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s509" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="509">SEC. 509. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1437a">2 U.S.C. 1437a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF EMPLOYING OFFICES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s509/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requiring Offices to Develop and Implement Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each employing office shall develop and implement a program to train and educate covered employees of the office in the rights and protections provided under this Act, including the procedures available under title IV to consider alleged violations of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s509/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Committees.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s509/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 45 days after the beginning of each Congress (beginning with the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress), each employing office shall submit a report to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate on the implementation of the program required under subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s509/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for first report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, each employing office shall submit the report described in paragraph (1) to the Committees described in such paragraph.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s509/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for Offices of Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section does not apply to an employing office of the House of Representatives or an employing office of the Senate.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s510" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="510">SEC. 510. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1437b">2 U.S.C. 1437b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPORT FOR OUT-OF-AREA COVERED EMPLOYEES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s510/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All covered employees whose location of employment is outside of the Washington, DC area (referred to in this section as “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">out-of-area covered employees</term>”) shall have equitable access to the resources and services provided by the Office and under this Act as is provided to covered employees who work in the Washington, DC area.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s510/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s510/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a method by which out-of-area covered employees may communicate securely with the Office, which shall include an option for real-time audiovisual communication; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s510/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide guidance to employing offices regarding how each office can facilitate equitable access to the resources and services provided under this Act for its out-of-area covered employees, including information regarding the communication methods described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s510/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employing Offices.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that each employing office with out-of-area covered employees should use its best efforts to facilitate equitable access to the resources and services provided under this Act for those employees.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/104/1/tV/s511" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="511">SEC. 511. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1438">2 U.S.C. 1438</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SEVERABILITY. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">If any provision of this Act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder of this Act and the application of the provisions of the remainder to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.</content> </section>