119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 28, 2025
Legislative Proxy and Absence Accommodation Resolution
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Latest action (Jan 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Legislative Proxy and Absence Accommodation Resolution
This concurrent resolution authorizes proxy voting and remote appearances by Members of Congress who are absent due to an illness, military service, jury duty, or other circumstances.
The concurrent resolution establishes grounds and procedures by which an absent Member of the House of Representatives or the Senate may (1) designate another Member to cast a vote or record the presence of the absent Member; and (2) remotely appear at a committee proceeding.
The concurrent resolution authorizes proxy voting and remote appearances for absences due to
• jury duty;
• the death of a family member;
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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