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House suspends work until at least April 20
« on: March 30, 2020, 07:04:25 pm »
House suspends work until at least April 20
by Susan Ferrechio
 | March 30, 2020 02:29 PM



The House will remain in recess until at least April 20, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced Monday in a statement that aligns the schedule with the U.S. Senate, which has adjourned for weeks due to the threat of the coronavirus.

The announcement comes one day after President Trump extended federal social distancing guidelines until the end of April. Congress could stick to that schedule, too.

“This update does not mean that the House will come back on April 20,” a Democratic aide said. “It could be later depending on the circumstances.”

Both the House and Senate will continue to hold pro forma sessions in which no business is conducted.

And leaders in both chambers said lawmakers could be called back if they need to vote on a new round of federal aid to respond to the coronavirus. Congress and Trump have enacted three measures, including a $2.2 billion economic relief package. House Democrats said they were drafting a fourth bill.

“Members are further advised that if the House is required to take action on critical legislation related to the coronavirus response or other legislative priorities, members will be given sufficient notice to return to Washington, D.C.,” Hoyer told members in a floor update sent Monday.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/house-suspends-work-until-at-least-april-20
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Re: House suspends work until at least April 20
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2020, 07:14:35 pm »
Please make it longer.

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Re: House suspends work until at least April 20
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2020, 07:16:36 pm »
The House actually "works"?  Who knew?