House Republicans may stick around — but not for AI work
Republicans are now saying they need to stay in town to get their remaining legislative work done, like the annual defense policy bill.
Top House Republicans are rebuffing rumors that they will conclude their September session prematurely. A fortunate development on Tuesday, when two Democrats facilitated a procedural vote, liberated the remainder of the week for floor deliberations on additional legislation. Consequently, Republicans are now contending that they must remain in Washington to conclude their remaining legislative agenda, such as the annual defense policy bill. House Republican Mike Simpson of Idaho affirmed, "We're not leaving early."
Actions are likely to be confined to essential measures: Republicans downplayed the prospect of legislative actions concerning AI data centers, despite mounting voter apprehension over such projects. House Republican Mike Simpson of Idaho remarked, "It's something that ought to be debated and discussed, but I don't know that we can do that between now and the end of the year."
However, some Republicans are eager to bid adieu: House Republican Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida stated, "There would be no consequences" to departing early.
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