### Question
Can you define what claimant means?


### Answer
**Claimant** is defined as the following in *2 U.S.C. § 1381*:

> an individual who received an award or settlement, or who made an allegation of a violation against an employing office, under part A of subchapter II

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 1381*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24-CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY > SUBCHAPTER III-OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL WORKPLACE RIGHTS**

