Nancy and the House is going digital folks! The Speaker said ‘in accordance with current social distancing guidelines, the House will soon take additional action to reduce the physical presence’ in the Capitol

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Monday announced that the House will shift to a digital system to submit floor documents to help prevent members and staff from catching or spreading COVID-19.

In a Dear Colleague letter sent to lawmakers, the California Democrat said leaders are looking to ensure that the necessary precautions are taken to keep individuals safe amid the pandemic so lawmakers “are best able to serve our constituents.”

“In that spirit, in consultation with the Rules Committee, Committee on House Administration, Office of the Clerk and Office of the Parliamentarian and in accordance with current social distancing guidelines, the House will soon take additional action to reduce the physical presence of Members and staff in the Capitol, by formalizing a new system for submission of documents related to Floor action,” she wrote.

“Beginning Tuesday, staff must electronically submit all Floor documents – including bills, resolutions, co-sponsors and extensions of remarks – ... (Read more)

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