Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution

House Resolution

H.Res. 23

119th Congress

Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

Representative

Democratic

MI-6

Cosponsors

175

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House for members who have given birth, whose spouses have given birth, or who have pregnancy complications. Members can designate a proxy for up to 12 weeks for floor, Committee of the Whole, and committee votes.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

SponsorDebbie Dingell (D-MI)

Introduced1/16/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Rules.

ChamberHouse

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Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution

This resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House for members who have given birth, whose spouses have given birth, or who have pregnancy complications. Members can designate a proxy for up to 12 weeks for floor, Committee of the Whole, and committee votes.

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This resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House for members who have given birth, whose spouses have given birth, or who have pregnancy complications. Members can designate a proxy for up to 12 weeks for floor, Committee of the Whole, and committee votes.

Bill Number: 23
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Policy Area: Congress

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Title: Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution
Bill Number: 23
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Summary: This resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House for members who have given birth, whose spouses have given birth, or who have pregnancy complications. Members can designate a proxy for up to 12 weeks for floor, Committee of the Whole, and committee votes.

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This resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House for members who have given birth, whose spouses have given birth, or who have pregnancy complications. Members can designate a proxy for up to 12 weeks for floor, Committee of the Whole, and committee votes.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Proxy Voting for New Parents ResolutionThis resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House of Representatives for a Member who has given birth or whose spouse has given birth and pregnant Members who are unable to travel safely or have a serious medical condition.Under the resolution, a qualifying Member may designate a proxy to cast a vote in a committee, the Committee of the Whole, or on the House floor; however, proxies will not be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum. The proxy designation is valid for up to 12 weeks.To designate a proxy for House and Committee of the Whole votes, the Member must submit a signed and dated letter to the Clerk stating the Member’s qualifying circumstances and the name and state of the Member who has agreed to be designated as proxy. A Member who has designated a proxy according to these requirements may also designate a proxy for committee votes. To designate a proxy for committee votes, the Member must provide the committee chair and ranking minority member with a signed and dated letter specifying another member of the committee to cast a proxy vote. The resolution further provides that a Member may revoke the proxy authorization by (1) casting the Member’s own vote; (2) recording the Member’s own presence in the House or in the Committee of the Whole; or (3) in a committee, by submitting a signed letter to the chair and ranking minority member.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes proxy voting for new parents in House
Covers members who give birth or whose spouse gave birth
Includes pregnant members with medical conditions
Proxy designation valid for up to 12 weeks
Does not count proxy for quorum purposes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

New parent Representatives could continue voting without being physically present during the first three months. This addresses the challenge of balancing new parenthood with congressional duties.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

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Commuting

Congressional officers and employees

Family relationships

House of Representatives

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Members of Congress

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

23, 119th Congress (2025). "Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-23

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