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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.
12/29/2022, 5:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7943
Bill 117 hr 7943, also known as the "Members' Representational Allowance for Casework Projects Act," aims to allow Members of the House of Representatives to use their allocated funds, known as the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA), to continue providing services for casework projects on behalf of former constituents who no longer reside in the Member's congressional district due to congressional redistricting.
This bill recognizes the importance of maintaining relationships and providing assistance to constituents who may have been affected by redistricting, ensuring that they continue to receive the necessary support and services from their former representative. By allowing Members to use their MRA for these casework projects, it enables them to effectively address the needs and concerns of these former constituents, even if they no longer reside in the same district.
Overall, Bill 117 hr 7943 seeks to uphold the commitment of Members of the House of Representatives to serve all constituents, regardless of changes in congressional boundaries, by allowing them to use their resources to support casework projects for former constituents impacted by redistricting.
This bill recognizes the importance of maintaining relationships and providing assistance to constituents who may have been affected by redistricting, ensuring that they continue to receive the necessary support and services from their former representative. By allowing Members to use their MRA for these casework projects, it enables them to effectively address the needs and concerns of these former constituents, even if they no longer reside in the same district.
Overall, Bill 117 hr 7943 seeks to uphold the commitment of Members of the House of Representatives to serve all constituents, regardless of changes in congressional boundaries, by allowing them to use their resources to support casework projects for former constituents impacted by redistricting.
Congressional Summary of HR 7943
This bill allows Members of the House of Representatives to use their Representational Allowance to provide continuing casework services during the first session of a new Congress to an individual who is no longer a constituent because of a congressional redistricting plan. The Representational Allowance provides funds to Members for operating their offices and carrying out their official and representational duties.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7943
Bill HR 7943 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 3, 2022. Bill HR 7943 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 3, 2022. Bill HR 7943's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of June 3, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7943
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7943
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7943
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.
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.
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