Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7101
No Delay in Representation Act
House of Representatives: Faster Swearing-In for Special Election Winners
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- 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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Milestones
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Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
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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Sponsor
Cosponsors
(36)D: 36
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