No Delay in Representation Act

This bill, titled the "No Delay in Representation Act," establishes a requirement for individuals elected to the House of Representatives via special elections. It mandates that such individuals must be provided an opportunity to have the oath of office administered and be seated as a sworn Member within five legislative days after the official certification of their election results. This provision aims to ensure prompt representation for constituents in vacant congressional districts.

Should an elected individual decline to take the oath within this specified timeframe, the bill allows for the Speaker of the House and the individual to jointly agree on an alternative date for the administration of the oath. For clarity, a "legislative day" is explicitly defined as any day the House of Representatives is in session, encompassing even pro forma sessions, and these requirements take effect immediately upon the bill's enactment.