Correspondence Tracker

How does Rep. Langworthy respond to constituents?

We’re documenting response times, patterns, and whether constituent input arrives before or after votes are cast.

What We’ve Found So Far

Patterns Documented

1. Deflection and Pivoting

Responses frequently pivot away from the constituent’s actual question:

• Hernandez Pardon: Asked about drug trafficker pardon → response pivoted to Biden autopen claims
• Premium Tax Credits: Asked about ACA subsidies → response pivoted to unrelated H.R.1 tax provisions
• RFK Jr. Opposition: Expressed opposition → response praised MAHA agenda
• Childcare Freeze: Asked about NY Head Start impact → pivoted to unrelated Minnesota fraud case
• Minneapolis Shooting: Constituent concerns about ICE tactics → labeled victim a “violent rioter”
• ESA Support: Expressed support for Endangered Species Act → pivoted to Lakes Before Turbines Act (H.R.426)
• USPS Mail Manual: Concerns about Dec 2025 change → pivoted to 2024 Buffalo center fight

2. Form Letters with Tracking Codes

Every official response contains:

• Identical HTML tracking codes (hidden <span> elements)
• Standard talking points
• Promise to “keep thoughts in mind” for future (unspecified) action
• Closing: “My door is always open…”

Same-minute responses documented: On March 11, 2026, two different constituents received responses at exactly 12:44 PM — Bondi/Epstein and USPS Mail Manual — identical send times.

3. Variable Response Times

• Same-day: Hernandez pardon, DHS Noem, SAVE Act, ESA, Sudan, Iran, Epstein, USPS, Social Security, VA (pre-written form letters ready)
• 75+ days: Rescissions Act (arrived after bill became law)

4. Zero In-Person Town Halls

Every letter promises accessibility, but no in-person town halls documented since January 2023.

5. “Trust in President Trump” Delegation

For foreign policy concerns, responses defer entirely to the executive branch with no mention of Congressional oversight or Langworthy’s own role. The same list of claimed Trump accomplishments appears verbatim in multiple letters:

• Sudan (Feb 2026): “obliterating Iran’s nuclear capabilities, ending the war between Israel and Iran…”
• Board of Peace (Mar 2026): “destruction of Iran’s nuclear capabilities, an end to the war between Israel and Iran…”

6. Repeating “I Have Never Opposed” Claims

Langworthy has stated “I have never opposed the release of the documents” in both his September 2025 and March 2026 Epstein letters — while his July 2025 NO vote on an Epstein release amendment is documented.

Documented Cases

Rescissions Act (H.R.4): Response Arrived 6 Days After Bill Became Law

Constituent contacted office on May 16, 2025 opposing cuts to USAID and public broadcasting. Auto-reply promised response “shortly.”

Timeline:

• May 16: Constituent writes opposing H.R.4
• July 17: Langworthy votes YES (62 days, no response)
• July 24: Trump signs into law (69 days, no response)
• July 30: Response finally arrives (75 days total)

Result: By the time the constituent heard back, the bill had already become law. Response promised to “keep your thoughts in mind” for future appropriations — but those thoughts arrived after the vote.

Read full documentation →

Epstein Files: Voted NO in July, YES in November—But September Letter Never Mentioned the Change

Constituent asked about Epstein files transparency. Received form letter defending July 14 vote against releasing documents.

Langworthy’s claim (Sept 4): “I have never opposed the release of the documents”

The record:

• July 14: Voted NO on amendment to release files
• September 4: Sent letter defending NO vote as “political stunt”
• November 18: Voted YES on nearly identical bill (H.R.4405) - passed 427-1
• November 19: Trump signed H.R.4405 into law
• Result: Files now being released, but September letter never mentioned he’d vote YES 10 weeks later

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March 2026: Multiple Topics (13 new exchanges)

March 10, 2026 — Three constituents received same-day responses:

• Epstein Files (Pace) — Concerns about pace of release; same form letter sent to multiple constituents on same day; repeats “I have never opposed” claim contradicted by July 2025 vote
• Iran / Operation Epic Fury — Constituent opposed U.S. military involvement in Iran; response defends Operation Epic Fury (Feb 28, 2026)

March 11, 2026 — Four constituents received same-day responses:

• AG Bondi / Epstein Handling — Near-identical to Epstein pace letter; adds one paragraph on Bondi; sent at exact same minute as USPS response
• USPS Domestic Mail Manual — Concerns about Dec 2025 postmark change; pivoted to 2024 Buffalo center advocacy
• Board of Peace — Concerns about Trump’s Board of Peace initiative; defers entirely to Trump; contains same extraordinary foreign policy claims as Sudan letter
• DOGE Access to SSA Data — Concerns about DOGE accessing Social Security records; response calls Aug 2025 whistleblower complaint “not verified”; pivots to Data Privacy Working Group membership with no specific action

March 12, 2026:

• Social Security Protection — Asked what Langworthy is doing to protect Social Security; response cites H.R.1 tax deductions rather than addressing program solvency

March 13, 2026:

• VA Disability Rating Rule — Concerns about VA rule tying ratings to medication function; VA had already halted the rule 3 weeks earlier after veteran pressure, not Congressional action

Late February / Early March 2026

• Raising Taxes on High Incomes - Constituent supported higher tax rates on high earners; response cited top 1% tax share data; acknowledged disagreement without engaging constituent’s reasoning
• Justice Thomas / Monsanto Recusal - Support for Thomas recusing from Monsanto Co. v. Durnell; response noted lack of direct authority without addressing legislative options

February 2026: Minneapolis Shootings & February Topics

• Minneapolis ICE Shooting - Renee Good - Langworthy called victim a “violent rioter” who “weaponized her vehicle” — contradicted by video evidence per Minneapolis Mayor
• ICE General Concerns - Generic response citing body camera funding; doesn’t address specific constituent concerns
• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem - Constituent opposed Noem; response defended DHS operations; called Noem’s “domestic terrorist” comment “out of line” but took no action
• SAVE Act (H.R.22) - Constituent opposed citizenship proof requirement for voter registration; response defended bill
• Endangered Species Act - Constituent supported ESA; response pivoted to Lakes Before Turbines Act (H.R.426) — anti-wind-farm bill
• Sudan Civil War - Constituent raised concerns; response deferred to Trump and included extraordinary claims about Iran, Israel, Armenia-Azerbaijan

January 2026 Batch: Multiple Topics

January 14, 2026 - Four constituent letters received responses, all form letters:

• Hernandez Pardon - Constituent raised drug trafficker pardon; response pivoted to Biden
• Premium Tax Credits - Asked about ACA subsidies; response listed unrelated tax provisions
• RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary - Expressed opposition; response praised MAHA agenda
• Free Speech/AP Access - Raised press freedom concerns; response cited unrelated legislation
• Epstein Files - Asked about discharge petition; claimed “proud support” without signing

January 20-25, 2026 - Venezuela/Maduro operation responses:

• Maduro Arrest - At least 4 form letter variations supporting operation; contrasts with Hernandez pardon defense

January 31, 2026 - HHS childcare freeze:

• Childcare Freeze - Cited Minnesota fraud to justify NY Head Start freeze (different programs)

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