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House Could Impose Fines For Members Who Don't Wear Masks

The House is expected to approve a new rule requiring face masks after several more members tested positive for COVID-19.

House Could Impose Fines For Members Who Don't Wear Masks
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Members of the House of Representatives could soon be penalized for not wearing a mask while on the chamber floor. 

The House is expected to approve a rule requiring members to wear one or face a fine of $500 -- $2,500, if it happens again. 

At least three Democratic lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the Capitol siege. 

All three said they were in a secure location with Republican colleagues who refused to wear masks.