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

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Summary of Bill HRES 543

Bill 118 HRES 543, also known as the Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy and remotely attend committee proceedings in certain cases, is a proposed legislation that aims to allow Members of the House of Representatives to participate in voting and committee proceedings remotely under certain circumstances.

The bill seeks to amend the current rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy, meaning they can designate another Member to cast their vote on their behalf. This provision is intended to accommodate situations where Members are unable to physically be present in the House chamber due to extenuating circumstances such as illness, family emergencies, or other unavoidable reasons.

Additionally, the bill also allows Members to remotely attend committee proceedings, enabling them to participate in important discussions and decision-making processes even if they are not able to be physically present in the committee room. This provision is designed to ensure that all Members have the opportunity to contribute to the legislative process and fulfill their duties as elected representatives. Overall, the purpose of Bill 118 HRES 543 is to provide flexibility and accessibility for Members of the House of Representatives, allowing them to fulfill their responsibilities and participate in the legislative process even in situations where they are unable to be physically present in the Capitol.

Congressional Summary of HRES 543

This resolution permits a Member of the House of Representatives to vote by proxy and attend committee meetings remotely if the Member has a serious medical condition (including a pregnancy-related condition) or is the primary caretaker of a spouse or dependent with a serious medical condition.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 543

Bill HRES 543 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HRES 543 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023. Bill HRES 543's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of June 22, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 543

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 543

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

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