1. What does the Office of the Legislative Counsel do?
The Office of the Legislative Counsel provides nonpartisan bill drafting services to House Members and committees. See the About HOLC page for further information.
2. Does the Office of the Legislative Counsel provide services directly to the public?
No. The Office of the Legislative Counsel provides services only to Members and committees of the House of Representatives.
3. Who should the public contact with ideas for or questions about legislation?
Members of the public who have ideas for or questions about legislation should contact their respective Members of Congress. To find your Representative's page, or if you are unsure who your Representative is, see the U.S. House homepage for appropriate links.
4. Where can I get information on the status of legislation pending in the House of Representatives?
There are numerous sources for information on the status of legislation pending before the House of Representatives. Some of these sources include the Congressional Record and the House Calendar, which are published when the House is in session. Besides these written sources, the Library of Congress has a site that provides bill status information.