Bill · H.R. 10320· House(119-HR-10320)
Town Halls for All Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/8/2026
- Last activity
- 9/8/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
Mandates regular, public, and accessible direct interaction between members of Congress and their constituents.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
Mandates that all town halls must comply with the ADA for accessibility.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+5
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Low Income Households+4Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- 9/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Introduced in House