House Resolution 28, titled the "Bringing Real Ideas, Data, and Genuine Experience to Congress Resolution" or the "BRIDGE to Congress Resolution," aims to amend Section 3(i)(1) of House Resolution 5, which was agreed to on January 3, 2025. The amendment seeks to eliminate the restriction that witnesses may appear remotely at proceedings of committees of the House of Representatives only at the discretion of the chair of the committee. This change would allow witnesses to participate in committee proceedings remotely without requiring the approval of the committee chair, potentially making it easier for individuals to provide testimony and share their expertise with House committees.
The "BRIDGE to Congress Resolution" is a proposal to change a rule in the House of Representatives. Currently, if someone wants to speak at a committee meeting without being there in person, they can only do so if the committee's leader says it's okay. This resolution wants to remove that requirement, making it easier for people to share their ideas and experiences with the committees without needing permission from the leader. This change could help the committees gather more information and hear from a wider range of people when discussing important issues.