Summary
Democrats plan to attend a brief U.S. House session on Tuesday to highlight their presence and attempt to push a bill to prevent a government shutdown. They want to showcase that they are in Washington, D.C., while many Republicans are not. This session could be turned into a media event, but their bill is expected to be blocked.
Key Facts
- Democrats will attend a short House session on Tuesday.
- They aim to bring attention to their presence in Washington while many Republicans are away.
- The session, called a "pro forma" session, is usually quick and procedural.
- Democrats want to propose a bill to fund the government and expand health care access.
- The bill will likely be blocked by Republicans.
- Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva plans to participate, though her status as not yet sworn in complicates her involvement.
- There's a political dispute over Grijalva's delayed swearing-in.
- A spokesperson for House Speaker Mike Johnson says Grijalva will be sworn in next week when the House returns.
