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Access to Constituent Casework Information for Successor Representatives

When you ask your Representative in Congress for help with an issue, the information related to your request will now be treated as property of the House of Representatives. This allows a Representative's successor to access this information, potentially helping with the continuity of your case.
Key points
Information from citizen requests for help (casework) becomes property of the House of Representatives.
A Representative's successor will have access to this information.
Regulations will be developed to govern this access.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_273
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Process start date: 2021-03-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing that material obtained or generated by the office of a Member in response to a casework request from a constituent is to be treated as material in the possession of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_273.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Information from citizen requests for help (casework) becomes property of the House of Representatives.
  • A Representative's successor will have access to this information.
  • Regulations will be developed to govern this access.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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