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The Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC), formerly known as the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE), is an independent, non-partisan entity charged with reviewing allegations of misconduct against Members, officers, and staff of the United States House of Representatives and, when appropriate, referring matters to the House Committee on Ethics. In all but one set of circumstances, the report and findings of the OCC Board must be publicly released.

June 13, 2013
Investigations
November 19, 2024

OCE Referral Regarding Rep. Peter Roskam

On June 13, 2013, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Rep. Peter Roskam.

Nature of Review


June 13, 2013
Investigations
November 19, 2024

OCE Referral Regarding Rep. John Tierney

On June 13, 2013, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Representative John Tierney.

Nature of Review


June 13, 2013
Investigations
December 18, 2024

OCE Referral Regarding Ms. Helen Hardin

On June 13, 2013, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Ms. Helen Hardin.

Nature of Review


June 13, 2013
Investigations
November 20, 2024

OCE Referral Regarding Mr. Walter Gonzales

On June 13, 2013, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Mr. Walter Gonzales.

Nature of Review


June 13, 2013
Investigations
November 20, 2024

OCE Referral Regarding Mr. Sean O'Brien

On June 13, 2013, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Mr. Sean O'Brien.

Nature of Review


June 13, 2013
Investigations
November 20, 2024

OCE Referral Regarding Rep. Michele Bachmann

On June 13, 2013, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Rep. Michele Bachmann.

Nature of Review


April 30, 2013

The Office of Congressional Ethics, established by the House of Representatives, is an independent, non-partisan entity charged with receiving and reviewing allegations of misconduct concerning House Members and staff and, when appropriate, referring matters to the Committee on Ethics. Consistent with the desire of the House for more 4transparency in these matters, the OCE released today a report of its activities for the first quarter of 2013.