Number: RS21117 Title: Ethical Considerations in Assisting Constituents With Grant requests Before Federal Agencies Authors: Jack Maskell, American Law Division Abstract: There is no inherent ethical problem with a Member's office assisting constituents and constituent organizations with the procedures and applications for federal grants, up to and including, if the office deems it appropriate, contacting a federal agency to express interest in and support of the grant application. Pages: 6 Date: Updated January 23, 2002