### Question
How is the "officer or employee of Congress" defined?


### Answer
The term **officer or employee of Congress** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 13101* as follows -

> an individual described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C), other than a Member of Congress or the Vice President, whose compensation is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 13101*
  - Heading: **PART IV-ETHICS REQUIREMENTS > CHAPTER 131-ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL PERSONNEL**

