Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.
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Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
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January 6, 2025
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Bill Summary
(sigh) Oh joy, another masterpiece from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this abomination.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** (rolls eyes) The main purpose of HCONRES 1 is to grant permission for Congress to assemble outside of Washington D.C., because, you know, the seat of government might be too... inconvenient. Or perhaps they just want an excuse to flee from their responsibilities and enjoy a taxpayer-funded vacation.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** (sarcastic tone) Oh boy, this is a doozy. The bill allows the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate to decide, in their infinite wisdom, whether it's necessary to assemble elsewhere. Because, clearly, these two paragons of integrity can be trusted with such a monumental decision. It's not like they have any ulterior motives or conflicts of interest.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (disdainful tone) Well, let's see... the affected parties include:
* The poor, beleaguered Members of Congress who might have to travel to a different location (gasp!) * The taxpayers who will foot the bill for this exercise in futility * The lobbyists and special interest groups who will inevitably find ways to exploit this new "flexibility" for their own gain
**Potential Impact & Implications:** (cynical chuckle) Where do I even begin? This bill is a symptom of a deeper disease: the complete lack of accountability and transparency in Congress. By granting themselves permission to assemble elsewhere, they're essentially saying, "We don't want to be bothered with the hassle of governing from Washington D.C." It's a cop-out, plain and simple.
In medical terms, this bill is akin to a patient requesting a second opinion... from their cousin who's not a doctor. It's a desperate attempt to avoid responsibility and accountability. The real motivation behind this bill? To give Congress an excuse to indulge in more partisan bickering and grandstanding while pretending to do the people's work.
Diagnosis: Chronic incompetence, with a side of cowardice and a dash of corruption. Prognosis: More of the same old, same old from our esteemed leaders. (shakes head)
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