Examples of Frankable Template Content & Means of Distribution
Examples of Subject Matter Permissible for Template Requests include but are not limited to:
- Assistance in contacting and working with federal, state, or local agencies e.g., casework;
- Information regarding visiting the Capitol & available Congressional tours;
- How to request a Presidential greeting or Congressional acknowledgement e.g. citizenship, public distinction, community service;
- How to request a U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol; and/or
- How to subscribe to the Member’s e‐communications program(s).
- Notice of the address, location and contact information (including web presence), and email, for the Member’s Congressional offices.
- Notice of town hall meetings (physical and virtual).
- Notice of the constituent services available through the Member’s Congressional office(s) including, but not limited to:
- Assistance in contacting and working with federal, state, or local agencies e.g., casework
- Information regarding visiting the Capitol & available Congressional tours
- How to request a Presidential greeting or Congressional acknowledgement e.g. citizenship, public distinction, community service
- How to participate in a survey related to the Member’s official and representational duties
- How to request a U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol; and/or
- How to subscribe to the Member’s e‐communications program(s).
Examples of communications eligible to be considered as a Template include but are not limited to:
- scripts for automated telephone calls and public service announcements
- advertisements (newspaper, periodical, radio/TV, web, post-it ads, etc.)
- posters and flyers
- newspaper inserts
- generic post card reprints.
The content of a Template must comply with applicable federal law and House Rules and regulations and clearly identify the Member as the exclusive host/sponsor of the official event. The primary purpose of the Template must be to give notice of the:
- Event itself;
- Date, time, and location of the event; and
- Availability of ADA accommodations at the event.
Expenses incurred in support of the printing, production, and/or distribution of a notice prepared using an approved Template should be submitted to the Finance Office for payment on a completed voucher, accompanied by the vendor’s original receipt or invoice, a copy of the Advisory Opinion deeming the corresponding Template frankable (Advisory Certificate with copy of the original notice), and a copy of the notice for which payment is being requested.