Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 23) permitting parental remote voting by proxy, and for other purposes.
Voting Rules for New Parents in Congress
This bill is currently stalled after being laid on the table in the House. Although there was an attempt to force the bill out of committee using a discharge petition, no further action is scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a common workplace issue, but changes to House voting rules often face hurdles from leadership.
Key Points
- This resolution sets the rules for a debate on whether members of the House should be allowed to vote by proxy after having a child. It is a procedural step that moves the main proposal forward for a final decision.
- If the final plan is approved, lawmakers who are new parents could have a colleague cast their votes for them. This would apply to parents who have just given birth or adopted a child so they do not miss important work while at home.
- The effort is led by a bipartisan group of lawmakers including Luna, Pettersen, Lawler, and Jacobs. They argue that the change would help young parents serve in government more effectively.
- The resolution allows for one hour of debate on the House floor. This time will be split evenly between supporters and opponents before a vote is taken on the new voting rules.
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Milestones
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, H. Res. 164 is laid on the table.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE - Ms. Pettersen notified the House of her intent to offer a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules pursuant to clause 2(c) of rule XV. The Chair announced that the House will entertain the gentlewoman's motion within two legislative days.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE - Mrs. Luna notified the House of her intent to offer a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules pursuant to clause 2(c) of rule XV. The Chair announced that the House will entertain the gentlewoman's motion within two legislative days.
Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mrs. Luna. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 1. (consideration: CR H1146)
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Luna. Petition No: 119-1. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025031001">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 23) permitting parental remote voting by proxy, and for other purposes.
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