Section 3

A. Legislative Support Offices

To ensure Congress can fulfill its constitutional duties, the following independent offices are established by this Charter, with specifics regarding their funding and structure provided by law:

A.1. Legislative Counsel Office

An office of experts in legislative drafting and statutory interpretation. It shall prepare bills, amendments, and legal opinions at the request of any Member or committee.

A.2. Congressional Budget Office

The Congressional Budget Office shall provide independent, nonpartisan cost estimates, revenue projections, and budgetary analyses. All CBO reports and data shall be published in full and publicly available, with no external review or amendment before release.

A.3. Government Accountability Office

Congress shall establish and fund an independent, nonpartisan Government Accountability Office.

A.4. Clerk’s Office (House) and Secretary’s Office (Senate)

Congress shall establish and fund a Clerk’s Office for the House and a Secretary’s Office for the Senate to manage legislative records, floor proceedings, and official journals. This Charter shall protect their funding and may not be reduced or rescinded by ordinary legislation.

A.5. Parliamentarian’s Office

Congress shall establish and fund a Parliamentarian’s Office in each chamber to provide nonpartisan procedural advice, interpret rules, and maintain official precedents. The specific appointment process and internal staffing structure shall be determined by law.