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memorial or other paper presented to the House may not be withdrawn from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 If withdrawn certified copies thereof shall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 the Office of the
Clerk relating to such claim. The Clerk may lend temporarily to an
officer or bureau of the executive departments any papers on file in the
Office of the Clerk relating to any matter pending before such officer
or bureau, taking proper receipt therefor.
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