Steny Hoyer: House may mandate coronavirus tests for lawmakers

Published July 29, 2020 7:49pm ET



House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said lawmakers may be required to take mandatory coronavirus tests.

The Maryland Democrat said leaders are considering the requirement now that another lawmaker has tested positive for the coronavirus and after Democrats accused many Republicans of acting irresponsibly by not fully embracing the use of masks.

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