Media Advisories

The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (formerly OOC) issues press releases throughout the year. All press inquiries should be directed to 202-724-9250.

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Report Issued on the State of the Congressional Workplace in 2019
September 11th, 2020
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Press Release: OCWR issues Accessibility Report
October 15th, 2019
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OCWR recognizes safety achievements
July 22nd, 2019
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Historic reforms to the Congressional Accountability Act in place (June 2019)
June 19th, 2019
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The Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, passed by unanimous consent, signed into law
December 22nd, 2018
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OOC issues new training on the Family & Medical Leave Act
May 5th, 2018
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Office of Compliance Issues State of the Congressional Workforce Report
April 13th, 2018
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New Sexual Harassment Prevention and Bystander Response Training Offered by the Congressional Office of Compliance
March 5th, 2018
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Letter to House Committee on Ethics, December 7, 2017
December 7th, 2017
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Correcting the record: Filing claims with the OOC – November 13, 2017
November 13th, 2017
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Office of Compliance Issues Annual Notification of Rights for Congressional Workforce
September 18th, 2017
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Press Release: Public Service Recognition Week
May 8th, 2017
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Office of Compliance Recognizes Safety and Health Focus for Capitol Hill Workforce
April 5th, 2017
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New Deputy General Counsel Joins U. S. Congressional Office of Compliance
January 23rd, 2017
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Press Release – OOC issues FY2016 Annual Report on the Congressional Workforce
January 13th, 2017
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New Deputy Executive Director for U. S. Congressional Office of Compliance
January 9th, 2017
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ADA Press Release
October 21st, 2016
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OOC Adopts FMLA Regulations for Congressional Approval
June 23rd, 2016
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OOC Awaits Congressional Approval of its Adopted ADA Regulations
February 4th, 2016
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Congressional Office of Compliance General Counsel Appointed
December 21st, 2015
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Capitol Hill Utility Tunnels Repair Complete Project; Finished On Time And Under Budget
May 24th, 2012
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Report Assesses Congressional Compliance With Workplace Rights Laws
July 13th, 2010
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OSHA COMPLIANCE SURGES ON CAPITOL HILL AS MEMBERS FOCUS ON SAFETY FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES, VISITORS 154 Members to Receive Safe Office Awards, 74% Increase From 110th Congress
February 23rd, 2010
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Office of Compliance Presents at the 24th Annual FDR Conference
May 19th, 2009
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Office of Compliance Reports on Safety Hazards in 109th Congress, Notes Improvements in 110th
May 7th, 2008
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Members Honored with Congressional Safety Awards
April 24th, 2008
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Office of Compliance Reports on Safety Hazards in 109th Congress, Notes Improvements in 110th
May 31st, 2007
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Joint Press Release – Office of Compliance and Office of the Architect of the Capitol Sign Historic Settlement Agreement
May 31st, 2007
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Joint Press Release – Office of Compliance and Office of the Architect of the Capitol Reach Historic Settlement Agreement
May 8th, 2007
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Office of Compliance and Office of the Architect of the Capitol Reach Historic Settlement Agreement
May 8th, 2007
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Press Release – Office of Compliance Releases Annual Report to Congress
February 22nd, 2007
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Member Offices Honored with ‘Office Safety Award’
January 24th, 2006
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Office of Compliance Board of Directors Chair Names Peter Eveleth as the Office’s Third General Counsel
April 29th, 2004
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Press Release – Office of Compliance Welcomes Results of GAO Audit
February 4th, 2004