[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 36 (Monday, February 28, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will take this occasion to update 
the Speaker's announced policies of January 4, 2021, regarding the 
requirement to wear masks in the Hall of the House during the 
coronavirus pandemic.
  Consistent with updated guidance from the Attending Physician, the 
Chair wishes to inform Members that masks are no longer required in the 
Hall of the House. The Chair would further note that all Members and 
staff may continue to wear masks at their discretion. This announcement 
is incorporated within the policy on conduct during a covered period of 
January 4, 2021, and supersedes all other announced policies that are 
in conflict.
  The Chair appreciates the attention of Members to this matter and 
expects Members to continue to respect the health and safety of other 
Members and staff during this ongoing pandemic, including by following 
current and future guidance of the Attending Physician with respect to 
masks, social distancing, and other COVID-related health and safety 
protocols.

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