US House leaves for campaign break without action on AI, affordability

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 682

Last Updated: 1 day, 18 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. House departed Wednesday for a seven-week campaign break after spending less than two weeks in session during August and September.

The extended “district work period” is intended to give incumbents from both political parties time to meet with constituents and fundraise back home before voting in this year’s midterm elections ends on Nov. 3.

House Republican leaders hope that more time campaigning will help some of their most vulnerable members secure …

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