Bills · HRES 802
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 802Congress
Requiring the House of Representatives to convene and hold recorded quorum calls during a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
INTRO OCT 10· LAST ACTION OCT 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to change how Congress operates during a government shutdown, which can significantly impact many Americans. If this bill becomes law, it would ensure that House members are actively present and working every day a shutdown occurs, rather than potentially being absent or taking long recesses. This could increase public accountability and pressure on lawmakers to resolve budget impasses more quickly, as they would be forced to confront the issue daily.
If the bill doesn't pass, the House would continue its current practices during shutdowns, which might involve fewer daily sessions, less visible attendance requirements, and potentially longer periods of legislative inaction. This bill could shift the dynamic of shutdowns by making it harder for members to avoid responsibility for ongoing government closures, potentially leading to faster resolutions and less disruption to federal services that many Americans rely on.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the House of Representatives to convene daily during a government shutdown.
Ensures legislative action and accountability during periods of federal government inactivity.
PROVISION 02
Restricts the House from taking long recesses or adjourning for more than two consecutive days during a shutdown, after an initial five days of meetings.
Prevents members from avoiding their duties and maintains pressure to resolve the shutdown.
PROVISION 03
Mandates at least one recorded electronic quorum call each day the House is in session during a shutdown.
Forces members to publicly record their presence and participation during a crisis.
PROVISION 04
Imposes fines of $500 (first offense) to $2,500 (subsequent offenses) for members who miss two or more consecutive daily quorum calls without an excused reason, with fines deducted from salary.
Creates a direct financial incentive for members to attend and be present during shutdowns, enhancing accountability.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits members from using campaign funds or official funds to pay these attendance fines.
Ensures fines are a personal consequence for the member rather than being covered by taxpayer or donor money.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 29
D· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 10
Submitted in House
OCT 10
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 802
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 10, 2025
Last actionOct 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED OCT 10, 2025
House Res.HRES 802Congress
Requiring the House of Representatives to convene and hold recorded quorum calls during a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED OCT 10, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
29
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
