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Title 2 — The CongressRelease 119-73not60

§287b Staff; Deputy Parliamentarian; Delegation of Functions

Title 2 › Chapter 9C— OFFICE OF PARLIAMENTARIAN OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES › § 287b

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Parliamentarian must hire the attorneys and other staff needed to run the office, with the Speaker’s approval or under rules the Speaker approves. Hires must not be chosen for their political party and must be picked only for their ability to do the job. The Parliamentarian can remove those employees with the Speaker’s approval or under the approved rules. One attorney must be named Deputy Parliamentarian. The Deputy steps in when the Parliamentarian is absent, disabled, or the job is vacant. The Parliamentarian can also give duties to the Deputy and to other staff as needed.

Full Legal Text

Title 2, §287b

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(a)With the approval of the Speaker, or in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Speaker, the Parliamentarian shall appoint such attorneys and other employees as may be necessary for the prompt and efficient performance of the functions of the Office. Any such appointment shall be made without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the position. Any person so appointed may be removed by the Parliamentarian with the approval of the Speaker, or in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Speaker.
(b)(1)One of the attorneys appointed under subsection (a) of this section shall be designated by the Parliamentarian as Deputy Parliamentarian. During the absence or disability of the Parliamentarian, or when the office is vacant, the Deputy Parliamentarian shall perform the functions of the Parliamentarian.
(2)The Parliamentarian may delegate to the Deputy Parliamentarian and to other employees appointed under subsection (a) of this section such of the functions of the Parliamentarian as the Parliamentarian considers necessary or appropriate.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Codification Section is based on section 3 of House Resolution No. 502, Ninety-fifth Congress, Apr. 20, 1977, which was enacted into permanent law by Pub. L. 95–94.

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Citation

2 U.S.C. § 287b

Title 2 — The Congress

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60