### Question
How does the law define employee?


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

> any employee of the House of Representatives whose compensation is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives

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

