Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy and remotely attend committee proceedings in certain cases, and for other purposes.

This bill would amend House rules to allow members to vote by proxy and remotely attend committee meetings under specific health circumstances. It directly affects House members with a serious medical condition (including pregnancy-related) or those primarily caring for a spouse or dependent with such a condition. To qualify, a member must provide a doctor’s recommendation and a signed letter designating a proxy for voting or enabling remote committee participation. Remote committee attendance would count toward quorum and not be considered an absence, while proxy voting would let the designated member cast the absent member’s vote.