HRES 23 · 119th Congress · Congress

Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution

Introduced 2025-01-09· Sponsored by Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.(2025-01-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution This resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House of Representatives for a Member who has given birth or whose spouse has given birth and pregnant Members who are unable to travel safely or have a serious medical condition. Under the resolution, a qualifying Member may designate a proxy to cast a vote in a committee, the Committee of the Whole, or on the House floor; however, proxies will not be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum. The proxy designation is valid for up to 12 weeks. To designate a proxy for House and Committee of the Whole votes, the Member must submit a signed and dated letter to the Clerk stating the Member’s qualifying circumstances and the name and state of the Member who has agreed to be designated as proxy. A Member who has designated a proxy according to these requirements may also designate a proxy for committee votes. To designate a proxy for committee votes, the Member must provide the committee chair and ranking minority member with a signed and dated letter specifying another member of the committee to cast a proxy vote.  The resolution further provides that a Member may revoke the proxy auth…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans