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House Members Face Daily Fines for Not Wearing Masks

New rules in the House of Representatives require members to wear masks in the Capitol complex. Members who do not follow this rule will be fined $1,000 for each day they are not wearing a mask. This rule remains in effect until health authorities no longer recommend wearing masks indoors.
Key points
Members of the House must wear masks inside the Capitol complex.
Failure to wear a mask results in a $1,000 fine per day.
The rule is in place as long as health authorities recommend indoor masking.
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Print number: 117_HRES_42
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Process start date: 2021-01-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to fine Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner who do not wear masks in the Capitol complex.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_42.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of the House must wear masks inside the Capitol complex.
  • Failure to wear a mask results in a $1,000 fine per day.
  • The rule is in place as long as health authorities recommend indoor masking.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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