The House is canceling plans to bring lawmakers back to the Capitol next week, based on advice from the attending physician in Congress. The Senate plans to reconvene on Monday.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says the Capitol physician is advising against the House coming back into session as planned on May 4.House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says the Capitol physician is advising against the House coming back into session as planned on May 4.House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer is cancelling plans to bring lawmakers back to the Capitol next week, based on advice from the attending physician in Congress.
"We will not come back next week but we hope to come back very soon to consider the CARES 2 legislation," Hoyer, D-Md., said during a teleconference with reporters."The House physician's view was that there was a risk to members that was one he would not recommend taking." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters on a separate call that the House is following the guidance from the attending physician and noted that there are far more House members and staff than there are in the Senate. Pelosi said it is possible the House could return in smaller numbers and conduct meetings remotely.
"We will modify routines in ways that are smart and safe, but we will honor our constitutional duty to the American people and conduct critical business in person," McConnell said in a statement."If it is essential for doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, truck drivers, grocery-store workers, and many other brave Americans to keep carefully manning their own duty stations, then it is essential for Senators to carefully man ours and support them.
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