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Rep. Ritchie Torres is proposing the "Duty of Transparency Act" to require Congress members to disclose their absences after three weeks. This comes in response to the prolonged absences of Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Sen. Mitch McConnell, who faced criticism for not providing details about their health issues. The bill aims to enhance transparency without requiring disclosure of specific medical information.
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Rep. Ritchie Torres is proposing the "Duty of Transparency Act" to require Congress members to disclose their absences after three weeks. This comes in response to the prolonged absences of Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Sen. Mitch McConnell, who faced criticism for not providing details about their health issues. The bill aims to enhance transparency without requiring disclosure of specific medical information.
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