[20021030]98-963GOV_前参议员享有的特定特权和礼遇.pdf

1 See also U.S. Congress, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, U.S. Senate EditionCongressional Handbook, 104th Cong., 1st sess., S.Prt. 104-64 (Washington: GPO, 1996), pp. I-89 through I-101.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-963 GOVUpdated October 30, 2002Selected Privileges and Courtesies Extended to Former SenatorsMildred AmerSpecialist in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryOver the years, a number of privileges and courtesies have been made available toformer Members of the U.S. Senate. Although some are derived from law and Senaterules, most are courtesies which have been extended as a matter of custom. Informationon some of the most important privileges and courtesies are presented in this report.Benefits such as federal health insurance, life insurance, and retirement, however, arenot discussed. For additional information, please refer to CRS Report RL30361,Retirement Benefits of Members of Congress, and CRS Report 96-585, Health Benefitsfor Members of Congress. This report will be updated periodically as appropriate.Privileges and CourtesiesInformatio