Pelosi announces electronic filing system for Congress to introduce bills while social distancing

Published April 6, 2020 7:52pm ET



House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that members in her chamber will be able to file bills electronically as part of her effort to promote social distancing in Congress.

“The House will soon take additional action to reduce the physical presence of Members and staff in the Capitol, by formalizing a new system for submission of documents related to Floor action,” the California Democrat said in an email to members on Monday.

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