The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) of the United States House of Representatives is in receipt of your submission. The OCE reviews all information submitted to it pursuant to House Resolution 895 of the 110th Congress as amended and the OCE Rules for the Conduct of Investigations.
Pursuant to House Rules a preliminary review commences upon the written authorization of two members of the OCE Board, one of whom must have been appointed by the Speaker of the House and one of whom must have been appointed by the Minority Leader. The Board shall authorize a preliminary review where there is a "reasonable basis" to believe an allegation. However, this determination does not constitute a finding that a violation has actually occurred.
Pursuant to House Rules, all investigations by the OCE are confidential. Therefore, the OCE is not able to provide any further information about whether the Board has authorized a review or whether the OCE has conducted an investigation related to the facts you have submitted. However, the OCE referrals to the Committee on Ethics are publicly released under all but one set of circumstances. Any referral made public will be posted on the OCE's website http://oce.house.gov. You may also request a copy of any public report from the OCE.
If you have any questions about the OCE process, please contact us. The OCE is not able to confirm or deny any specific investigations.
Sincerely,
The Office of Congressional Ethics
United States House of Representatives
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