New Rules to Force Congress Back to Work During Recess.
This resolution changes House rules, creating a mechanism for a majority of representatives to quickly end scheduled district work periods (recesses). Citizens benefit from increased transparency, as the names of members calling for a return to work will be publicly recorded, enhancing accountability. This means Congress can be compelled to address urgent issues faster, rather than waiting for the scheduled break to end.
Key points
A new process allows a majority of House members to immediately terminate a scheduled recess, forcing Congress to reconvene within 2 days.
Citizens gain transparency: the names of representatives who call for an early return to work will be publicly available online.
If a recess is cut short, the Speaker cannot schedule another recess for the following three weeks, ensuring legislative continuity.
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