House GOP leaders told lawmakers Wednesday to prepare to work during the August recess if the Senate is able to pass a healthcare bill in July.

The announcement comes a day after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced the upper chamber will remain in session until Aug. 11, two weeks into the traditional summer recess.

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