H.J.Res. 199 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress.

H.J.Res. 199 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislative proposal is to create a process for temporarily filling vacancies in the House of Representatives. This aims to ensure that Congress can continue to function smoothly, even when a member passes away during their term. Key provisions of the proposal include a requirement for newly elected Representatives to provide a list of at least five qualified individuals who could take their place if they die before their term ends. If a Representative dies, the governor of the state will have ten days to choose someone from this list to fill the vacancy temporarily.