When I ran for Congress, I made a promise to be transparent about the major decisions I make as Representative for California’s 45th District. So, I’d like to explain “Motions to Recommit” (MTRs) and my recent decision to uniformly vote NO on all of them. [THREAD]
The minority party can offer a Motion to Recommit just before we vote on final passage of a bill. If the MTR is adopted, the text of the bill is revised. Historically, MTRs were offered by Members “friendly” to the bill, as a way to correct errors in the text.
However, in my last term, House Republicans offered Motions to Recommit in bad faith, to force “gotcha” votes. This year, House rules were changed so that MTRs send bills back to the committees they originate from—delaying votes or killing bills entirely.
I came to Congress to do the work and get families help. But House Republicans use Motions to Recommit as procedural maneuvers to stop progress on critical legislation instead of trying to improve policy. Don’t take my word for it; look at their own memo: politico.com/f/?id=00000177…
It’s hard enough to reach consensus in a highly partisan and divided Congress. So, I’m doing what I can to end the political games and gridlock. Congress needs to work for the people and get families the help they need. [END]
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