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2 U.S.C. § 1317 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1317. Prohibition of intimidation or reprisal
(a) In general
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 chapter, 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 chapter.
(b) Remedy
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).
(Pub. L. 104–1, title II, § 208, formerly § 207, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 13; renumbered § 208, Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XI, § 1122(d)(1)(B), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1608.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, as amended, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
2 U.S.C. § 1362 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1362. Notices
(a) In general
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—
(1) describes the rights, protections, and procedures applicable to covered employees of the employing office under this chapter, concerning violations described in subsection (b); and
(2) includes contact information for the Office.
(b) Violations
A violation described in this subsection is—
(1) discrimination prohibited by section 1311(a) of this title (including, in accordance with section 1302(c) of this title, discrimination prohibited by title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.)) or 1316(a) of this title; and
(2) a violation of section 1317 of this title that is related to discrimination described in paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 104–1, title II, § 226, as added Pub. L. 115–397, title III, § 304(a), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5322.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 110–233, May 21, 2008, 122 Stat. 881. Title II of the Act is classified generally to chapter 21F (§ 2000ff et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000ff of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon expiration of the 180-day period beginning on Dec. 21, 2018, with provisions for effect on pending proceedings, see section 401 of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note under section 1301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1385 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1385. Expenses
(a) Authorization of appropriations
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 January 23, 1995—
(1) one-half of the expenses of the Office shall be paid from funds appropriated for allowances and expenses of the House of Representatives, and
(2) one-half of the expenses of the Office shall be paid from funds appropriated for allowances and expenses of the Senate,
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.
(b) Financial and administrative services
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 to place orders and enter into agreements.
(c) Witness fees and allowances
Except for covered employees, witnesses before a hearing officer or the Board in any proceeding under this chapter 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 chapter shall be entitled to travel expenses under subchapter I and section 5751 of chapter 57 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title III, § 305, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 31.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
2 U.S.C. § 1386 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1386. Disposition of surplus or obsolete personal property
The Executive Director may, within the limits of available appropriations, dispose of surplus or obsolete personal property by interagency transfer, donation, or discarding.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title III, § 306, as added Pub. L. 111–68, div. A, title I, § 1101(a), Oct. 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 2031.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 111–68, div. A, title I, § 1101(c), Oct. 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 2031, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [enacting this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2010, and each fiscal year thereafter.”
2 U.S.C. § 1387 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1387. Semiannual report of disbursements
(a) Reports required
Not later than 60 days after the last day of each semiannual period of a fiscal year, the Executive Director of the Office of Compliance 1 shall submit to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate, with respect to that period, a detailed, itemized report of the disbursements for the operations of the Office of Compliance.1
(b) Contents
(1) In general
The report required by subsection (a) shall include—
(A) the identification of each person who receives a payment from the Office of Compliance,1 except that in the case of an individual, the identification shall be provided in a manner that does not identify the individual by name;
(B) the quantity and price of any item furnished to the Office of Compliance; 1
(C) a description of any service rendered to the Office of Compliance,1 together with a statement of the time required for the service, and the name, title, and amount paid to each person who renders the service;
(D) a statement of all amounts appropriated to, or received or expended by, the Office of Compliance 1 and any unexpended balances of such amounts; and
(E) such additional information as may be required by regulation of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, or the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives or Senate.
(2) Exception for confidential information
The Executive Director of the Office of Compliance 1 may exclude from any report required by subsection (a) any information the disclosure of which would violate confidentiality policies of the Office of Compliance.1
(c) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to the semiannual periods of October 1 through March 31 and April 1 through September 30 of each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2014.
(Pub. L. 113–76, div. I, title I, § 1102, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 425.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2014, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, and not as part of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Office of Compliance changed, as of Dec. 21, 2018, and considered to refer and apply, to the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, see section 308(d) of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note under section 1381 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1388 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1388. Workplace climate surveys of employing offices
(a) Requirement to conduct secure surveys
Not later than 1 year after December 21, 2018, and every 2 years thereafter, the Office shall conduct a secure survey of employing offices under this chapter regarding the workplace environment of such offices. Employee responses to the survey shall be voluntary.
(b) Special inclusion of information on sexual harassment
In each survey conducted under this section, the Office shall survey respondents on attitudes regarding sexual harassment.
(c) Methodology
(1) In general
The Office shall conduct each survey under this section in accordance with methodologies established by the Office.
(2) Confidentiality
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.
(3) Survey form
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.
(d) Use of results of surveys
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.
(e) Consultation with committees
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.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title III, § 307, as added Pub. L. 115–397, title II, § 202(a), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5317.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon expiration of the 180-day period beginning on Dec. 21, 2018, with provisions for effect on pending proceedings, see section 401 of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note under section 1301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1409 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1409. Judicial review of regulations
In any proceeding brought under section 1407 or 1408 of this title in which the application of a regulation issued under this chapter 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, except that with respect to regulations approved by a joint resolution under section 1384(c) of this title, only the provisions of section 706(2)(B) of title 5 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 chapter is not subject to judicial review.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title IV, § 409, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 37.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
2 U.S.C. § 1410 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1410. Other judicial review prohibited
Except as expressly authorized by sections 1407, 1408, and 1409 of this title, the compliance or noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter and any action taken pursuant to this chapter shall not be subject to judicial review.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title IV, § 410, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 37.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
2 U.S.C. § 1411 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1411. Effect of failure to issue regulations
In any proceeding under section 1405, 1406, 1407, or 1408 of this title, except a proceeding to enforce section 1351 of this title with respect to offices listed under section 1351(e)(2) of this title, if the Board has not issued a regulation on a matter for which this chapter 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.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title IV, § 411, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 37.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
2 U.S.C. § 1412 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1412. Expedited review of certain appeals
(a) In general
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 chapter.
(b) Jurisdiction
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.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title IV, § 412, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 38.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
2 U.S.C. § 1414 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1414. Settlement
Any settlement entered into by the parties to a process described in section 1331, 1341, 1351, or 1401 of this title shall be in writing and not become effective unless it is approved by the Executive Director. Nothing in this chapter 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.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title IV, § 414, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 38; Pub. L. 115–397, title I, § 103(f), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5305.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–397 struck out “of complaints” after “Settlement” in section catchline.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–397 effective upon expiration of the 180-day period beginning on Dec. 21, 2018, with provisions for effect on pending proceedings, see section 401 of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1431 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1431. Exercise of rulemaking powers
The provisions of sections 1302(b)(3), section 1 1381(l), and 1384(c) of this title are enacted—
(1) 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
(2) 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.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title V, § 501, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 39; Pub. L. 115–397, title II, § 201(c), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5317.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–397 inserted “, section 1381(l),” before“and 1384(c) of this title” in introductory provisions.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–397 effective upon expiration of the 180-day period beginning on Dec. 21, 2018, with provisions for effect on pending proceedings, see section 401 of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1433 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1433. Nondiscrimination rules of House and Senate
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.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title V, § 503, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 40.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Ethics of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
2 U.S.C. § 1437 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1437. Sense of Senate regarding adoption of simplified and streamlined acquisition procedures for Senate acquisitions
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).
(Pub. L. 104–1, title V, § 508, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 44.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 103–355, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3243. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1994 Act note set out under section 101 of Title 41, Public Contracts, and Tables.
2 U.S.C. § 1437a (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1437a. Training and education programs of employing offices
(a) Requiring offices to develop and implement programs
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 chapter, including the procedures available under subchapter IV to consider alleged violations of this chapter.
(b) Report to committees
(1) In general
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).
(2) Special rule for first report
Not later than 180 days after December 21, 2018, each employing office shall submit the report described in paragraph (1) to the Committees described in such paragraph.
(c) Exception for offices of Congress
This section does not apply to an employing office of the House of Representatives or an employing office of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title V, § 509, as added Pub. L. 115–397, title III, § 306(a)(2), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5324.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 509 of Pub. L. 104–1 was renumbered section 511 and is classified to section 1438 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon expiration of the 180-day period beginning on Dec. 21, 2018, with provisions for effect on pending proceedings, see section 401 of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note under section 1301 of this title.