### Question
How does CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS define charitable organizations?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 4558*, **charitable organizations** is defined as:

> national voluntary health and welfare agencies designated by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management pursuant to Executive Order 10927, dated March 19, 1961

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 4558*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-CONGRESSIONAL PAY AND BENEFITS > SUBCHAPTER II-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES > Part B-Administration**

