Harriet Hageman actually said...

"This was a priority for me, coming to Congress, to make sure that it was more accessible."

"I believe this proposed rule change will make Congress a more professional body, and make the executive branch more accountable to the legislature."

"I am proposing rule changes for the next Congress to ensure that our rules are addressing some of the systemic barriers that make this body more representative of the American people."

"The current prohibition on proxy voting forces pregnant Members and Members who have recently welcomed a new child, to choose between taking care of their newborn or representing their constituents."