HCONRES. 5In Committee
Legislative Proxy and Absence Accommodation Resolution
Authorizes proxy voting and remote committee appearances for absent Members of Congress under specified circumstances including illness family needs military service jury duty and unsafe travel conditions
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorizes proxy voting and remote committee appearances for absent Members of Congress under specified circumstances including illness family needs military service jury duty and unsafe travel conditions
Key points
- Establish absence procedures
- Require public availability of records
- Authorize proxy voting
- Allow remote committee appearances
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-28 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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