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Friday, April 8, 2011

Office of Legislative Counsel: Senate


Matthew Eric Glassman
Analyst on the Congress

The Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate provides confidential, nonpartisan legislative drafting services to committees and Members of the Senate. The office’s legislative mandate is to “aid in drafting public bills and resolutions or amendments thereto.” The Legislative Counsel, appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, is responsible for the management and administration of the office. The professional staff of the office currently also includes a deputy legislative counsel, approximately 30 attorneys, and an administrative support staff. Services are provided on request, to Senators and committees, giving priority to legislation with impending conference, floor, or committee action.


Date of Report: March 22, 2011
Number of Pages: 5
Order Number: RS20856
Price: $19.95

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