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BRIDGE to Congress Resolution
2/3/2025, 6:19 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 28
Bill 119 H.Res. 28, also known as the BRIDGE to Congress Resolution, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to establish a program that would provide opportunities for individuals from underrepresented communities to gain experience working in Congress.
The BRIDGE to Congress Resolution aims to address the lack of diversity in Congress by creating a pathway for individuals who may not traditionally have access to these opportunities. The program would offer internships, fellowships, and other forms of support to help these individuals gain valuable experience and skills in the legislative process.
The resolution also emphasizes the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in Congress, as well as the benefits of having a more representative and diverse group of individuals shaping our nation's laws and policies. Overall, the BRIDGE to Congress Resolution seeks to create a more inclusive and diverse Congress by providing opportunities for individuals from underrepresented communities to gain experience and contribute to the legislative process.
The BRIDGE to Congress Resolution aims to address the lack of diversity in Congress by creating a pathway for individuals who may not traditionally have access to these opportunities. The program would offer internships, fellowships, and other forms of support to help these individuals gain valuable experience and skills in the legislative process.
The resolution also emphasizes the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in Congress, as well as the benefits of having a more representative and diverse group of individuals shaping our nation's laws and policies. Overall, the BRIDGE to Congress Resolution seeks to create a more inclusive and diverse Congress by providing opportunities for individuals from underrepresented communities to gain experience and contribute to the legislative process.
Congressional Summary of HRES 28
Bringing Real Ideas, Data, and Genuine Experience to Congress Resolution or the BRIDGE to Congress Resolution
This resolution modifies the House Rules regarding remote testimony of witnesses in committee proceedings. Specifically, the resolution eliminates the requirement for the committee chair to approve remote testimony of witnesses.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 28
Bill HRES 28 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HRES 28 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HRES 28's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of January 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 28
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 28
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Commuting
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional committees
- Congressional operations and organization
- Evidence and witnesses
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Legislative rules and procedure
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 28
BRIDGE to Congress Resolution
BRIDGE to Congress Resolution
Bringing Real Ideas, Data, and Genuine Experience to Congress Resolution
Eliminating the restriction that witnesses may appear remotely at proceedings of committees of the House of Representatives only at the discretion of the chair of the committee.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 28
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