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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
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§ 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
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§ 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
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