The United States Association of Former Members of Congress is a non-partisan, non-profit association of former Members of the United States Congress, founded in 1970 and chartered by the United States Congress

United States Congress

The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....

 in 1980.

Objectives and Activities

The objectives of the United States Association of Former Members of Congress are (i) promoting public service, (ii) strengthening representative democracy and (iii) keeping members connected after service. The Association is a member of the Network of Overseas Former Legislators Assoications, with a view to promoting interchanges among former legislators. In addition, former members are active in the International Election Monitors Institute

International Election Monitors Institute

The International Election Monitors Institute is an association of former Members of the United States Congress , the Canadian Parliament and the European Parliament, "to provide former legislators as election observers to operate worldwide in collaboration with other democracy-building...

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