Requires special election winners to be seated in the House within five legislative days
This bill would make sure that someone elected in a special election to the House of Representatives gets sworn in and starts their job quickly. It would require them to be seated within five legislative days after their election results are officially confirmed. This means less time without full representation for the people in that district.
Today, there is no set deadline for when a winner of a special election to the House of Representatives must be sworn in after their results are certified. This bill would require that these individuals be offered the oath of office and seated within five legislative days of their election results being certified, ensuring faster representation for their districts.
HR 7101 · 119th Congress · January 15, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 5/10
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