### Question
What is the definition of instrumentality of the Congress?


### Answer
The definition of **instrumentality of the Congress** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 12209*:

> the following:,[1](#12209_1_target) the Government Accountability Office, the Government Publishing Office, and the Library of Congress,.[1](#12209_1_target)


#### (5) Enforcement of employment rights


The remedies and procedures set forth in section 2000e–16 of this title shall be available to any employee of an instrumentality of the Congress who alleges a violation of the rights and protections under sections 12112 through 12114 of this title that are made applicable by this section, except that the authorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall be exercised by the chief official of the instrumentality of the Congress

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12209*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 126-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER IV-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

