Reps. Torres and Moulton Introduce the Duty of Transparency Act to Require Timely Notice for Extended Congressional Absences

This press release from Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) was published on 2026-07-16 and titled "Reps. Torres and Moulton Introduce the Duty of Transparency Act to Require Timely Notice for Extended Congressional Abse".

Reps. Torres and Moulton Introduce the Duty of Transparency Act to Require Timely Notice for Extended Congressional Absences

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Rep. Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the Duty of Transparency Act, legislation that would require Members of Congress to give constituents timely notice of an extended absence from voting. The full bill text is attached. Under the bill, a Member who has a reasonable belief that they [ ] The post Reps. Torres and Moulton Introduce the Duty of Transparency Act to Require Timely Notice for Extended Congressional Absences appeared first on Torres .