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Continued Support for Former Constituents After Redistricting

This bill allows Members of Congress to continue assisting citizens who moved to a different district due to redistricting. This means if your neighborhood was moved to another district, your former representative can still help you with ongoing issues that started before the change.
Key points
Members of the House of Representatives can use their allowance to continue providing services for casework projects for former constituents.
This applies to individuals who are no longer in the Member's district solely due to congressional redistricting.
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Print number: 117_HR_7943
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2022-06-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To permit Members of the House of Representatives to use the Members' Representational Allowance to continue to provide services for casework projects on behalf of former constituents who no longer reside in the Member's congressional district as the result of congressional redistricting.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7943.

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 2022-06-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of the House of Representatives can use their allowance to continue providing services for casework projects for former constituents.
  • This applies to individuals who are no longer in the Member's district solely due to congressional redistricting.
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. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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