House Office of the Clerk
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House Office of the Clerk is the administrative and record-keeping arm of the U.S. House of Representatives, responsible for numerous procedural and operational functions that facilitate the legislative process.
Mission
The mission of the House Office of the Clerk is to support the operations of the U.S. House of Representatives by maintaining official records, processing legislation, and providing administrative services. This includes recording and preserving the history and actions of the House, assisting in the legislative process, and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of House proceedings.
Parent organization
The House Office of the Clerk is part of the U.S. House of Representatives, which is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress.
Legislation
The office's existence and roles are established by the U.S. Constitution, which mandates the election of a Clerk for each Congress.
Partners
The Office of the Clerk does not have formal partnerships but collaborates with various congressional offices and committees to support legislative activities.
Number of employees
The Office employs approximately 250 staff members.
Organization structure
- Office of Legislative Operations manages the processing and publication of legislation.
- Office of the Historian preserves and interprets the history of the House.
- Office of Publication Services handles the official records and publications of the House.
List of programs
- Bill Processing
- Legislative Information Management System (LIMS)
- House Journal
- Certification of Congressional Elections
Last total enacted budget
The budget for the House Office of the Clerk is not publicly disclosed.
Leader
The leader of the organization is titled **Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives**.
Services provided
The Office of the Clerk provides crucial services like maintaining legislative records, preparing bills and resolutions for consideration, recording votes and proceedings, certifying the election of Members, and managing the official documents of the House. They also support the daily operations of the House, including committee assignments and public communication.
Regulations overseen
The Office of the Clerk does not oversee regulations but ensures compliance with House rules and procedures.
Headquarters address
H-154 The Capitol, Washington, DC 20515, USA
History
The position of the Clerk of the House has existed since the first Congress convened in 1789. Over time, the role has expanded from merely recording proceedings to managing a complex set of administrative and record-keeping functions essential for the operation of the House of Representatives.