Procedural Rules

Section 303 of the CAA, 2 U.S.C. § 1383, requires the OCWR Executive Director to adopt rules of procedure, subject to approval by the OCWR Board of Directors. The Procedural Rules establish the process by which alleged violations of the laws made applicable to the legislative branch under the CAA are considered and resolved.

On June 19, 2019 the OCWR issued its updated Procedural Rules, incorporating changes reflecting the new and revised provisions of the CAA as amended by the CAA Reform Act . The proposed Procedural Rules were published in the Congressional Record and open to public comment. After reviewing the comments submitted, the OCWR issued the finalized Procedural Rules, which were published in the Congressional Record. Unlike substantive regulations, the Procedural Rules of the OCWR are not subject to congressional approval.

Procedural Rules of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights – June 19, 2019