### Question
How does the law define employee of the House of Representatives?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 60o*, **employee of the House of Representatives** is defined as:

> 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. § 60o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**

