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Allowing Remote Swearing-In for House Member Due to Illness

This House Resolution allows a specific Representative-elect from Florida to take his oath of office remotely due to illness. This ensures he can assume his duties and represent his constituents despite being unable to attend the ceremony in person in Washington D.C.
Key points
The resolution addresses a specific Representative unable to travel due to illness.
It authorizes the administration of the oath of office in a different location (Fort Lauderdale, Florida).
Ensures the elected representative can take his seat and represent his district.
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Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_7
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Process start date: 2021-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Authorizing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_7.

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 2021-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution addresses a specific Representative unable to travel due to illness.
  • It authorizes the administration of the oath of office in a different location (Fort Lauderdale, Florida).
  • Ensures the elected representative can take his seat and represent his district.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10)

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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