; or (B) in the case of the office of a committee of the House, for purposes of any rule or regulation of the House that governs the number of employees the committee may appoint. (3) Exception for arrangements subject to collective bargaining agreements Paragraph (1) does not apply to the extent that it is inconsistent with the terms and conditions of any collective bargaining agreement that is in effect with respect to an employing office. . (d) Electronic reporting system Section 401 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1401 ), as amended by subsection (c), is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Use of electronic reporting system The Office shall establish and operate an electronic reporting system through which a covered employee may initiate a proceeding under this title, and that will keep an electronic record of the date and time at which the proceeding is initiated. . 208. Counseling Section 402(a) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1402(a) ) is amended, in the first sentence— (1) by striking part A and inserting part A or B ; and (2) by inserting or, in the case of an allegation of covered discrimination or covered harassment, may request voluntary counseling by the Office before the period. 209. Mediation (a) Voluntary mediation Section 403(a) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1403(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking Not later and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later