696. Custody of papers in the files of the House. |
7. A
memorial or other paper presented to the House may not be withdrawn from
its files without its leave. If withdrawn certified copies thereof shall
be left in the Office of the Clerk. When an act passes for
the settlement of a claim, the Clerk may transmit to the officer charged
with the settlement thereof the papers on file in his office relating to
such claim. The Clerk may lend temporarily to an officer or bureau of
the executive departments any papers on file in his office relating to
any matter pending before such officer or bureau, taking proper receipt
therefor.
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