Town Halls for All Act of 2026
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Overview
This bill, the Town Halls for All Act of 2026, requires all members of Congress – Senators and Representatives – to hold at least twelve town hall meetings each year in their respective congressional districts. These town halls must be open to the public, free of charge, and provide advance notice to constituents through various communication channels. The bill also establishes specific requirements for how these town halls must be conducted to ensure accessibility and public engagement.
Key provisions
- Members of Congress must attend at least 12 town halls per year.
- Town halls must be held in each member’s congressional district.
- Town halls must be free and open to the public.
- Advance notice of town halls must be provided to constituents.
- Notice must be given at least 4 calendar days in advance.
- Town halls must be accessible to people with disabilities.
- Town halls must last at least one hour.
- Members must use regular communication methods to notify constituents.
Who is affected
- Members of Congress (Senators and Representatives)
- Constituents
- Congressional Districts
Notable changes
- Establishes a minimum number of town halls required by each member of Congress.
- Specifies requirements for public notice and accessibility of town halls.
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