New York Democratic Representative Richie Torres is proposing a change in House rules to prevent expelled members of Congress, such as former New York Congressman George Santos, from retaining House floor visiting privileges. This move comes after Santos' presence at the State of the Union address drew attention to the issue of expelled members enjoying the same privileges as current members.
Under the proposed rule change, known as the 'George Rule,' expelled members like Santos would have their floor privileges revoked. The rule aims to differentiate between former members who left Congress in good standing and those who were expelled for misconduct.
