United States Assn-Former

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Promoting Public Service and Strengthening Representative Democracy Domestically and Abroad History U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress was founded in 1970 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit, educational, research and social organization. It was chartered by the United States Congress in 1980 and has approximately 550 members who represented American citizens in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. It is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) tax-exempt non-profit organization. Originally conceptualized as an alumni organization to keep former Members connected on a social basis, it has grown into a NGO offering substantive domestic and international programs for its members. It teaches about the crucial role of the legislative branch in a representative democracy and promotes the ideals of public service to high school and college students. FMC receives no funding from Congress. Thanks to its membership dues, annual fundraising dinner, donations, and grants from corporations and individuals, FMC sponsors programs across the nation and in numerous foreign countries at no cost to the taxpayer.