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Proxy Voting for Postpartum Congresswomen in House of Representatives.

This rule change in the House of Representatives allows female members who have recently given birth to designate another member to cast their vote by proxy for a period of six weeks after childbirth. This aims to facilitate their return to duties after maternity leave while ensuring continuity of their legislative work. Importantly, the proxy cannot record the member's presence for quorum purposes.
Key points
Female members who have given birth can designate another member to vote on their behalf for 6 weeks.
The change aims to support congresswomen in balancing family responsibilities with legislative work.
The proxy cannot count towards quorum, meaning the member must be physically present for their presence to be counted towards the minimum number of members needed to make decisions.
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Print number: 118_HRES_967
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Process start date: 2024-01-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_967.

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 2024-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Female members who have given birth can designate another member to vote on their behalf for 6 weeks.
  • The change aims to support congresswomen in balancing family responsibilities with legislative work.
  • The proxy cannot count towards quorum, meaning the member must be physically present for their presence to be counted towards the minimum number of members needed to make decisions.
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. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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