Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7101

House of Representatives: Faster Swearing-In for Special Election Winners

No Delay in Representation Act

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This bill requires the House of Representatives to swear in and seat new members within five working days after their special election results are officially confirmed.
The goal is to make sure people living in a district with a vacant seat get their new representative into office as quickly as possible so their voices are heard in Washington.
If a newly elected person cannot make it within those five days, they can coordinate with the Speaker of the House to set a different date that works for both of them.
This rule would apply to any day the House is officially in session, ensuring that political delays do not keep a seat empty for weeks or months after an election is over.

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Jan 15, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

No Delay in Representation Act

Bill NumberHR 7101

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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