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No Delay in Representation Act

USA119th CongressHR-7101| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Adelita S. Grijalva

Adelita S. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (37)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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No Delay in Representation Act

USA119th CongressHR-7101| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
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.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Adelita S. Grijalva

Adelita S. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (37)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

Congress

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