1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22527November 6, 2006Closing a Congressional Office: Overview andGuide to House and Senate Resources, 109th CongressR. Eric PetersenAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment
2、and Finance DivisionSummaryThe closure of a congressional office requires an outgoing Member of Congress toevaluate pertinent information regarding his or her staff, the disposal of personal andofficial records, and final disposition of office accounts, facilities, and equipment. Inthe past several
3、years, the House and Senate have developed extensive resources toassist Members in closing their offices. These services are most typically used at theend of a Congress, as Members retire or their terms of service end. This report providesan overview of issues that could arise in closing a congressi
4、onal office, and it providesa guide to resources for addressing those issues at the end of the 109th Congress throughthe appropriate support offices of the House and Senate.In each Congress, there is turnover of membership in the House and Senate asMembers of Congress retire or leave office for othe
