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SCR9Introduced in the Senate

Memorializes Congress to implement legislation to require candidates for the United States House of Representatives to reside within the congressional district they seek to represent.

Introduced

Introduced by Stewart Cathey, District 33

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Official description

Memorializes Congress to implement legislation to require candidates for the United States House of Representatives to reside within the congressional district they seek to represent.

Where it stands

Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

May 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  2. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

  3. Reported without action.

  4. Rules suspended. Read by title. Recommitted to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

  5. Rules suspended. Recalled from Committee.

  6. Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

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