Summary
Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election in Arizona, is waiting to be sworn into her new role in Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson has not yet scheduled this event, as the House isn't holding regular sessions during a government shutdown.
Key Facts
- Adelita Grijalva won a special election for a House seat on September 24.
- She cannot start her role until she is officially sworn in by the House Speaker.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he will swear her in "as soon as she wants."
- The House is not conducting regular business due to a government shutdown.
- Grijalva might be sworn in during a short session when no major business is discussed, called a pro-forma session.
- After taking office, Grijalva plans to support a bill related to releasing case files on Jeffrey Epstein.
