Maskless lawmakers banned from speaking on House floor

Published December 15, 2020 11:08pm ET



House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday all lawmakers must wear masks on the House floor, even when they are speaking.

Pelosi, presiding over a pro forma session, said, “Masks will now be required at all times in the hall of the House without exception, including while members are under recognition.”

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