Office of Constituent Assistance Act

Summary

Office of Constituent Assistance Act - Establishes in the legislative branch the Office of Constituent Assistance to: (1) assist Members of Congress in responding to the concerns and grievances of their constituents regarding agency actions; (2) receive cases from Members in order to improve constituent service and avoid the appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest; (3) identity issues that appear to pose problems for constituents on a continuing, broadscale basis, and to formulate remedial action, if appropriate; and (4) alert Members, congressional committees, and agency officials to possible patterns of abuse or inefficiency. Sets forth responsibilities, reporting requirements, and administrative provisions for such Office. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 August 1991

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