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115th Congress

This Citizens Guide explains how the OCC works and where it fits in the structure of government ethics enforcement.

Learn about the process and history of the Office of Congressional Conduct.

September 12, 2017
Investigations
On June 12, 2017, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Rep. Madeleine Z. Bordallo.

August 9, 2017
Investigations
On May 11, 2017, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Rep. John Conyers.

August 9, 2017
Investigations
On May 11, 2017, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Mr. Michael Collins.

August 1, 2017
Investigations
On May 11, 2017, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Rep. Ben Ray Luján.

July 20, 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. Consistent with the desire of the House for more transparency in these matters, the OCE released today a report of its activities for the second quarter of 2017.