[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 212 (Tuesday, December 15, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H7158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER

  The SPEAKER. The Chair will take this occasion to update her 
announcements of July 29 and November 18 concerning the wearing of 
masks in the Hall of the House during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The Chair wishes to again emphasize the importance of safe practices 
during House proceedings. Accordingly, masks will now be required at 
all times in the Hall of the House without exception, including while 
Members are under recognition. The Chair would reiterate that this is a 
matter of order and decorum in the Chamber under clause 2 of rule I.
  To be clear, Members will not be recognized unless they are wearing a 
mask, and recognition will be withdrawn if they remove their mask while 
speaking. The Chair appreciates the continued attention of all Members 
and staff to these principles.

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