Any settlement entered into by the parties to a process described in section 1331, 1341, 1351, or 1401 of this title shall be in writing and not become effective unless it is approved by the Executive Director. Nothing in this chapter shall affect the power of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, to establish rules governing the process by which a settlement may be entered into by such House or by any employing office of such House.
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CHAPTER 24— CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
SUBCHAPTER IV— ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL DISPUTE-RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
§ 1401. Procedure for consideration of alleged violations
§ 1402. Initiation of procedures
§ 1402a. Preliminary review of claims
§ 1407. Judicial review of Board decisions and enforcement
§ 1409. Judicial review of regulations
§ 1410. Other judicial review prohibited
§ 1411. Effect of failure to issue regulations
§ 1412. Expedited review of certain appeals