Bills/H.R. 5459

To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to adjust the timing of the Congressional summer adjournment, and other purposes.

To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to adjust the timing of the Congressional summer adjournment, and other purposes.

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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HR 5459 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would change when Congress takes its summer break each year. Currently, Congress is required to adjourn (stop meeting) by July 31st under rules established in 1946. HR 5459 would adjust this timing, though the specific new date isn't detailed in the available information.

The bill also includes undefined "other purposes," suggesting it may contain additional provisions beyond the summer adjournment change. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects members of Congress and their staff, as it changes their work schedule. It could indirectly affect the public by potentially changing when legislative business gets done during the summer months, though the impact would likely be minimal since Congress often works during the break anyway or conducts business through committee hearings and other activities. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. As of now, it remains a proposal with no indication of when or whether it will advance further.

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Latest Action

September 18, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Key Dates

Introduced
September 18, 2025
Last Updated
September 18, 2025
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