Congressional Conduct Investigation Attorney

Assisting Clients With Congressional Conduct Investigation Matters in Nationwide

The Law Firm of John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorneys at Law, PLLC has the experience, resources, and insight to guide federal employees through the perilous and intimidating agency or congressional investigation process. Whether you are a congressional staff member, politician, or federal employee, we can help you proactively prepare for and effectively respond to federal investigations. From subpoenas to testimony in front of congressional committees, we are behind you at every step.

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Contact us online or call us at (202) 350-3881 for assistance with the congressional investigation process.

What Happens After a Congressional Inquiry?

An inquiry is assigned to a Congressional Correspondence Specialist once it has been opened and an identification number has been assigned. The Correspondence Specialist carefully reviews the information provided by constituents and determines which Action Office or Offices should be involved.

What Is a Congressional Conduct Investigation?

Congress has immense legislative powers and thorough control over how politicians and federal government employees behave professionally. Although there is nothing within the Constitution of the United States that explicitly gives Congress the ability to investigate potential wrongdoings, it possesses this ability all the same due to its inherent purpose. Therefore, when Congress decides to look into possible misconduct, it is known as a congressional conduct investigation.

Since a congressional conduct investigation can be an expensive and lengthy process, only serious allegations will actually be considered for review. However, anyone who has been handed a subpoena or been notified that an investigation is pending must react accordingly, as the investigation will most likely be conducted at that point.

Congress may begin a conduct investigation if it is notified that a politician, federal employee, or congressional staff member has:

• Committed misconduct: A member of a federal branch of government, whether they are a member of Congress or not, must follow an extensive amount of regulations whenever in any professional context. There are even guidelines for how to act when outside of work. An egregious violation of these rules could constitute a congressional conduct investigation.
• Sought sensitive information: Sometimes, simply requesting certain materials or information can be enough to trigger a congressional conduct investigation, especially if the documents requested are well above the individual's security clearance.
• Breached security protocols: Any word of potentially breached security will catch the attention of Congress members and other federal agencies. Violations of security protocols and codes of conduct could potentially jeopardize the wellbeing of the average American, depending on what the security breach entailed. Therefore, congressional conduct investigations of this nature will likely be the most tenacious and thorough. 
• Misappropriated funds: Some Congress members and federal employees will have direct control over vast sums of money, either earned through lobbying or for use funding different approved projects. When finances go missing or seem to be used without the expected end result, it could warrant a congressional conduct investigation.