arrow_back Back to App

Mandatory House Sessions and Fines During Government Shutdowns.

New rules mandate daily House of Representatives sessions during government shutdowns to ensure continuous legislative work. Members must record their presence, with financial penalties for unexcused absences, aiming to increase accountability and transparency. Citizens can expect their representatives to remain active during crises, potentially leading to quicker resolutions.
Key points
House of Representatives must convene daily during a government shutdown, with restrictions on recesses.
Mandatory recorded quorum calls for all House Members during a shutdown.
Fines for unexcused failure to record presence: $500 for first offense, $2,500 for subsequent offenses.
Prohibition on using campaign or official funds to pay these fines.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_802
Sponsor: Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]
Process start date: 2025-10-10
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Requiring the House of Representatives to convene and hold recorded quorum calls during a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_802.

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 2025-10-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • House of Representatives must convene daily during a government shutdown, with restrictions on recesses.
  • Mandatory recorded quorum calls for all House Members during a shutdown.
  • Fines for unexcused failure to record presence: $500 for first offense, $2,500 for subsequent offenses.
  • Prohibition on using campaign or official funds to pay these fines.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Local Government