WASHINGTON (AP) – The House Democratic leadership says the House will not resume session next week as planned because of coronavirus risks. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer declared the sudden about-face Tuesday.
After discussions with the Capitol physician, Hoyer said the health risk was too great. The physician has privately warned senior lawmakers it will be at least a year before Congress can return to business as usual.
Hoyer told reporters on a conference call the House hopes “to come back very soon.” Negotiations are set to resume on possible proxy vote options. The Senate, meanwhile, still plans to return May 4.
