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riversedge

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3. "The 2026 US House of Representatives will start on January 3, 2026, as a new Congress begins on this date in the year

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Sat Nov 22, 2025, 02:25 PM

Nov 22

I see MTG is giving herself a few extra days just in case.

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Overview
The 2026 US House of Representatives will start on
January 3, 2026, as a new Congress begins on this date in the year following a general election. The new Congress will convene at noon to begin its first session.

Date: January 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM (noon)
Details: This is the standard start date for a new Congress following a general election, as established by the Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution.

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MTG will have her 5 years of Federal service on Jan 3, 2026............. [View all] riversedge Nov 22 OP

We should ALL have pensions leftstreet Nov 22 #1

Well, the Felon Yam HappyH Nov 22 #2

"The 2026 US House of Representatives will start on January 3, 2026, as a new Congress begins on this date in the year riversedge Nov 22 #3