Town Halls for All Act of 2026
Latest action (8 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
**H.R. 10320 — Town Halls for All Act of 2026**
This bill would require every Member of Congress — Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner — to convene and personally attend at least 12 in-person town halls per calendar year in their state or district. These events must be open to the public, free of charge, publicly announced at least four days in advance (through email, newsletters, social media, a website, or other regular means of communicating with constituents), accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and last at least one hour unless cut short by exigent circumstances.
The bill applies to all members of the House and Senate, effectively setting a nationwide minimum standard for direct, in-person public engagement with constituents. It would affect how members schedule outreach events and communicate with the public in their districts or states.
The bill was introduced on September 8, 2026, by Rep. Joe Neguse of Colorado and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. It has not yet been voted on. If enacted, the requirements would take effect at the start of the next Congress following passage. As with most introduced bills, it would need committee action, floor votes in both chambers, and the President’s signature to become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 8, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10320 do?
- **H.R. 10320 — Town Halls for All Act of 2026** This bill would require every Member of Congress — Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner — to convene and personally attend at least 12 in-person town halls per calendar year in their state or district. These events must be open to the public, free of charge, publicly announced at least four days in advance (through email, newsletters, social media, a website, or other regular means of communicating with constituents), accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and last at least one hour unless cut short by exigent circumstances. The bill applies to all members of the House and Senate, effectively setting a nationwide minimum standard for direct, in-person public engagement with constituents. It would affect how members schedule outreach events and communicate with the public in their districts or states. The bill was introduced on September 8, 2026, by Rep. Joe Neguse of Colorado and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. It has not yet been voted on. If enacted, the requirements would take effect at the start of the next Congress following passage. As with most introduced bills, it would need committee action, floor votes in both chambers, and the President’s signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 10320 become law?
- Not yet. As of 8 Sep 2026, H.R. 10320 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10320?
- H.R. 10320 was sponsored by Rep. Joe Neguse [D-CO2] (Democrat-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10320?
- Introduced (8 Sep 2026).
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