No Delay in Representation Act
HR 7101, the "No Delay in Representation Act," requires the House of Representatives to seat members elected in special elections within five legislative days of certification of results. It mandates that newly elected members be sworn in and seated as House Members by this deadline, overriding any existing rules or laws that might delay the process. If a member declines the oath during this period, the Speaker must administer it on a mutually agreed date. This bill directly affects individuals elected to fill House vacancies through special elections, ensuring faster integration into the legislative body.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Jan 15, 2026
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1 primary · 37 co-sponsors
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Adelita S. Grijalva
DDemocratic
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Becca Balint
DDemocratic
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Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
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Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
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Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
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Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Randall
DDemocratic
Co
Eugene Simon Vindman
DDemocratic
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Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Stanton
DDemocratic
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