Number: 98-962 Title: Selected Privileges and Courtesies Extended to Departing and Former Members of the House of Representatives Authors: Mildred Amer, Government and Finance Division Abstract: This report provides information on selected privileges and courtesies (with the exception of federal insurance and retirement benefits) extended to former Members of the House of Representatives. Some of these privileges are derived from law and the House Rules, but most are courtesies that have been extended as a matter of custom. Pages: 5 Date: August 19, 2008