; (B) any proceedings conducted under this Act or pursuant to a civil action which the covered employee may observe; (C) the authority of a hearing officer to compel cooperation and testimony under proceedings held under section 405; and (D) the covered employee’s duties relating to such proceedings, including the responsibility to testify. (5) Representing the covered employee at any proceedings in connection with the complaint, other than a civil action under section 406. (6) Legal consultation and assistance— (A) in personal civil legal matters related to the covered employee’s complaint (other than a civil action under section 406); (B) in any proceedings of the Office, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives (including the Office of Congressional Ethics), the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate, or any other administrative or judicial body related to the covered employee’s complaint; (C) in understanding the availability of, and obtaining any protections offered by, protecting or restraining orders