### Question
How does the law define official records and papers?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 59d*, **official records and papers** is defined as:

> books, records, papers, and official files which could be sent as franked mail

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 59d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS**

