### Question
How is the term employee of the House of Representatives defined?


### Answer
The term **employee of the House of Representatives** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 4537* as the following:

> an employee whose pay is disbursed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, as applicable, except that such term does not include a uniformed or civilian support employee under the Capitol Police Board

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 4537*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS > SUBCHAPTER II-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES > Part A-Amount and Type**

