### 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. § 89a* as the following:

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

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 89a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS**

