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


### Answer
The term **employee of the House of Representatives** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 4559* as follows -

> any person in the legislative branch of the Government whose salary, wages, or other compensation is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 4559*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS > SUBCHAPTER II-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES > Part B-Administration**

