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Title 2: The Congress
Organization, officers, and procedures of the United States Congress, including apportionment, campaign finance, congressional ethics, and legislative operations.
31 chapters · 285 sections · 3 key sections available
Key Sections (3)
§ 2a
Reapportionment of Representatives
After each census, the President must tell Congress how many House seats each state gets based on population, using a mathematical formula called equal proportions.
electionEffective: Nov 15, 1941
§ 431
Federal Election Campaign Act — Definitions
This section defines key terms used in campaign finance law, including what counts as an election and who counts as a candidate for federal office.
electionEffective: Feb 7, 1971
§ 1381
Congressional Accountability Act — Establishment of Office of Congressional Workplace Rights
An independent office exists within Congress to enforce workplace rights for congressional employees, including protections against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
laborcivil rightsEffective: Jan 23, 1995