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Opening the People’s House Resolution

USA119th CongressHRES-865| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
John B. Larson

John B. Larson

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (17)
Ed Case (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution proposes an amendment to the Rules of the House of Representatives, establishing a process for Members to call for an early end to designated district work periods. It allows any individual Member to submit a letter to the Clerk requesting the termination of such a period, with these submissions being made public and recorded in the Congressional Record. If a majority of the membership of the House submits these letters during a specific district work period, the resolution mandates that the period will terminate within two days . Additionally, following the House's reconvening, the Speaker would be prohibited from designating another district work period for a subsequent three-week duration. This mechanism aims to provide a pathway for Members to reconvene the House during scheduled recesses if there is sufficient collective support.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • November 7, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

Opening the People’s House Resolution

USA119th CongressHRES-865| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This resolution proposes an amendment to the Rules of the House of Representatives, establishing a process for Members to call for an early end to designated district work periods. It allows any individual Member to submit a letter to the Clerk requesting the termination of such a period, with these submissions being made public and recorded in the Congressional Record. If a majority of the membership of the House submits these letters during a specific district work period, the resolution mandates that the period will terminate within two days . Additionally, following the House's reconvening, the Speaker would be prohibited from designating another district work period for a subsequent three-week duration. This mechanism aims to provide a pathway for Members to reconvene the House during scheduled recesses if there is sufficient collective support.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • November 7, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
John B. Larson

John B. Larson

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (17)
Ed Case (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Rules Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted