A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Town Halls for All Act of 2026 requires every Member of Congress to hold and attend town halls in their districts. These events must occur at least 12 times per calendar year. The town halls must be open to the general public and conducted as in-person gatherings. There are specific rules regarding public notice, accessibility, and duration. The Act takes effect at the start of the next Congress following its enactment.
Yes· 3 of 17
- Scored +7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Mandates regular, public, and accessible direct interaction between members of Congress and their constituents.
- Scored +6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Mandates that all town halls must comply with the ADA for accessibility.
- Scored +5
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
Requires town halls to meet ADA accessibility requirements.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access to Officials: Section 2(a) requires Members of Congress to hold town halls at least 12 times a year, giving the public more opportunities to interact with their representatives.
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Free Access: Section 2(b)(3)(A) ensures that no fee is charged for a member of the general public to join a town hall.
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Inclusive Access: Section 2(b)(3)(D) requires that town halls meet accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Transparency and Notice: Section 2(b)(3)(B) and (C) require public notice of the date, time, and city at least 4 calendar days in advance via methods like social media, email, or the Member's website.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Mandates that all town halls must comply with the ADA for accessibility. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Ensures town halls are free of charge, removing financial barriers to civic engagement. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Provides more formal avenues for direct communication with representatives. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Provides more formal avenues for direct communication with representatives. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Increases opportunities to provide feedback to elected officials. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Provides more formal avenues for direct communication with representatives. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Increases access to representatives for adult citizens. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increases opportunities to provide feedback to elected officials. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Provides more formal avenues for direct communication with representatives. Would retired people be better off under this? — Increases opportunities for local engagement with congressional representatives. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Increases opportunities for local engagement with congressional representatives. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Increases access to representatives for adult citizens. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increases opportunities for local engagement with congressional representatives. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Provides more formal avenues for direct communication with representatives. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increases access to representatives for adult citizens.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Mandates regular, public, and accessible direct interaction between members of Congress and their constituents.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Requires town halls to meet ADA accessibility requirements.
- 9/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Introduced in House