Pelosi Announces Mandatory Mask Policy for House of Representatives

Pelosi Announces Mandatory Mask Policy for House of Representatives
House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in Washington on May 5, 2020. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced that members of the House of Representatives will have to wear a mask starting Wednesday after Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) tested positive for COVID-19.

“Members and staff will be required to wear masks in the halls of the House,” Pelosi said on the House floor, adding that members and staffers won’t be allowed in the House Chamber without a mask.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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