Opening the People’s House Resolution

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.