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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-07-14

Rep. Torres Announces Duty of Transparency Act, Legislation to Require Timely Notice for Extended Congressional Absences

Ritchie Torres
Ritchie Torres
DNY-15 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) was published on 2026-07-14 and titled "Rep. Torres Announces Duty of Transparency Act, Legislation to Require Timely Notice for Extended Congressional Absences".

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Rep. Torres Announces Duty of Transparency Act, Legislation to Require Timely Notice for Extended Congressional Absences

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced he will introduce the Duty of Transparency Act, legislation that would require Members of Congress to give constituents timely notice of an extended absence from voting. Under the bill, a Member facing a prolonged absence would be required to file a public notice stating that they [ ] The post Rep. Torres Announces Duty of Transparency Act, Legislation to Require Timely Notice for Extended Congressional Absences appeared first on Torres .
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