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115th Congress

October 24, 2017
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.

October 24, 2017
Quarterly Reports

OCE Third Quarter 2017 Report
Below is a statistical summary of the actions taken by the Board of the OCE in the third quarter of 2017.


Omar Ashmawy is the Staff Director and Chief Counsel with the Office of Congressional Conduct ("OCC").


Annie Cho serves as Investigative Counsel with the Office of Congressional Conduct (“OCC”). 


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Mike Barnes
Mike Barnes serves as Co-Chairman of the Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics. He was a Member of the U.S.

The Board and staff of the Office of Congressional Conduct

October 12, 2017
Investigations
On July 14, 2017, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Rep. Chris Collins.


An alternative, print-friendly copy of the OCC FAQ is available here.  

What is the role of the Office of Congressional Conduct in the House ethics process?