; and (ii) in any proceedings of the Office of Compliance, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives (including the Office of Congressional Ethics), or any other administrative or judicial body related to the alleged violations of such Act which are the subject of the proceedings initiated by the covered employee, or the proceedings in which the covered employee participates, under title IV of such Act. (C) Operating a hotline through which covered employees of the House under such Act may contact the Office. (2) Authority to provide assistance in any jurisdiction Notwithstanding any law regarding the licensure of attorneys, an attorney who is employed by the Office and is authorized to provide legal assistance and representation under this section is authorized to provide that assistance and representation in any jurisdiction, subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by the Office. (3) Nature of relationship The relationship between the Office and an employee to whom the Office provides legal assistance, consultation, and representation under this section shall be the relationship between an attorney and client. (4) Prohibiting acceptance of award of attorney fees or other costs The Office may not accept any award of attorney fees or other litigation expenses and costs under any hearing or civil action brought under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. (5) Prohibiting assistance in other matters or proceedings The Office may not provide any legal assistance, consultation, or representation with respect to any matter or proceeding which does not arise under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. (c) Prohibiting provision of assistance upon filing of civil action If a covered employee of the House files a civil action with respect to an alleged violation of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, as provided in section 408 of such Act, the Office may not provide assistance under this section to the employee with respect to investigations or proceedings under such Act in