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Bipartisan Seating Requirement for Congressional Committees

This resolution aims to change how members of Congress are seated during committee meetings and hearings. It requires representatives from opposing political parties to sit next to each other. This is intended to foster cooperation and better understanding between parties, potentially improving the efficiency of legislative work.
Key points
Members of the House and Senators will be required to sit next to members of opposing parties during committee meetings.
This rule applies to House, Senate, and joint congressional committee meetings.
The goal is to encourage collaboration and reduce political divisions in the legislative process.
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Print number: 118_HCONRES_112
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Process start date: 2024-06-11