More than 100 members of Congress are calling the Capitol their home ... as in, they're living and sleeping in their offices, and at least one member says they are risking the lives of other Members and staff in the middle of the pandemic, and is demanding they sleep elsewhere.
, who rarely wore a mask on the floor of the House and tested positive this week. She says after learning he was positive, he went to the House gym. We have confirmed the gym is open but could not reach Gohmert for comment.GET A ROOM!!!But, Speier's concerns go way beyond Gohmert.
In the letter, obtained by TMZ, Speier says,"It raises questions over impropriety and safety if staff members come to work early and stumble upon the member in pajamas or getting dressed."But, her biggest concern is the virus, saying,"It's highly possible that other communicable diseases have been transmitted more rapidly due to Members living in their offices.
The practice has not abated. As for Congressman Gohmert, we were unable to find out where he's quarantining.
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