Constituent Correspondence
How does Rep. Langworthy respond to constituents?
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
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Letters Documented | 12 constituent exchanges |
| Average Response Time | Varies: same-day to 75+ days |
| Form Letters | 12 of 12 (100%) |
| Hidden Tracking Codes | Present in all responses |
| Pattern | Responses often pivot away from constituent’s question |
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”
2. Form Letters with Tracking Codes
Every 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…”
3. Variable Response Times
- Same-day: Hernandez pardon (pre-written form letter 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.
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.
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
February 2026: Minneapolis Shootings
- 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
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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Minneapolis ICE Shooting - Constituent Response
Contact Information
Date Contacted: February 2026 Method: Email via Langworthy.house.gov Topic: Minneapolis ICE shooting involving Renee Good Response …
ICE General Concerns - Constituent Response
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Date Contacted: February 2026 Method: Email via Langworthy.house.gov Topic: Concerns about ICE operations Response Status: Form …
HHS Childcare Freeze - Constituent Response
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Date: Late January 2026 Method: Email via Langworthy.house.gov Topic: HHS freeze on childcare funding/Head Start Response Status: …
Hernandez Pardon Concerns - Form Letter Response
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Date Contacted: January 21, 2026 Method: Email Topic: Trump’s pardon of convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández …
Venezuela/Maduro Arrest - Constituent Response
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Date: January 20-25, 2026 Method: Email via Langworthy.house.gov Topic: Venezuela military operation / Maduro arrest Response …
Trump Administration and Freedom of Speech - Response Received
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Date Contacted: January 14, 2026 Method: Email Topic: Trump Administration and Freedom of Speech Response Status: Response …
Opposition to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. - Response Received
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Date Contacted: January 14, 2026 Method: Email Topic: Opposition to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Response Status: Response …
Jeffrey Epstein Case - Response Received
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Date Contacted: January 14, 2026 Method: Email Topic: Jeffrey Epstein Case Transparency Response Status: Response received …
Health Care Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) - Response Received
Contact Information
Date Contacted: January 14, 2026 Method: Email Topic: Extending Health Care Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) Response Status: Response …
[Topic] - [Response Status]
Contact Information
Date Contacted: December 29, 2025 Method: Email Topic: Healthcare/Medicare Response Status: No response after 30 days …