### Question
How does DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES define employee?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 1602*, **employee** is defined as:

> any individual who is an officer, employee, partner, director, or proprietor of a person or entity, but does not include—


(A) independent contractors

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 1602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES**

