[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 28, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4093]
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 
announced policies of January 4, 2021, regarding the requirement to 
wear masks in the Hall of the House during the coronavirus crisis.
  Consistent with the newly updated guidance from the Office of the 
Attending Physician related to the increased threat from the delta 
variant of the virus, the Chair wishes to inform all Members and staff 
that masks will once again be required in the Hall of the House. 
However, Members will be permitted to remove their masks temporarily 
while under recognition.
  To be clear, Members and staff must wear masks in the Hall of the 
House at all times except that a Member may remove his or her mask when 
recognized by the Chair. In addition, Members presiding as Chair may 
remove their mask when speaking.
  This announcement is incorporated within the policy on conduct during 
a covered period of January 4, 2021, and supersedes any other announced 
policy that is in conflict. The Sergeant at Arms is directed to enforce 
mask requirements consistent with this announcement. Members are 
reminded that under House Resolution 38, the Sergeant at Arms is 
authorized and directed to impose a fine against any Member acting in 
violation of this policy.
  The Chair appreciates the continued attention of all Members and 
staff to these health and safety protocols, particularly in this 
changing health environment.

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