Editorial Notes
References in Text

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. 91–596, Dec. 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 1590, which is classified principally to chapter 15 (§ 651 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 651 of Title 29 and Tables.

Amendments

2018—Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 115–141, § 153(a)(2)(D)(i), struck out “, the Library of Congress,” after “the Government Accountability Office”.

Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 115–141, § 153(a)(2)(D)(ii), struck out “and the Library of Congress” after “the Government Accountability Office”.

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 115–397 substituted “Office of Congressional Workplace Rights” for “Office of Compliance”.

2008—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 110–437 substituted “the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services,” for “the Capitol Guide Service,”.

2004—Subsecs. (a)(2)(C), (D), (e)(1) . Pub. L. 108–271 substituted “Government Accountability Office” for “General Accounting Office”.

Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted “Government Accountability Office” for “General Accounting Office” in heading and text.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 115–397 effective Dec. 21, 2018, and any reference to the Office of Compliance in any law, rule, regulation, or other official paper in effect as of such date to be considered to refer and apply to the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, see section 308(d) of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as a note under section 1381 of this title.

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–437 effective first day of first pay period (applicable to employees transferred under section 2241 of this title) on or after 30 days after Oct. 20, 2008, see section 422(d) of Pub. L. 110–437, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.