The Constitution states that they will meet at least 1 time each year and specifies the date to begin (been changed). It says nothing about length of session.
The is nothing in law to prevent them for meeting 2-3 weeks in January and return to their home district for the rest of the year. I could sleep better each night knowing they were having a harder time colluding against the American Public in DC.
I telecommuted for 1-1/2 years and liked that arrangement very much. I was as productive as if I had been in the office.
About 15 years ago I first suggested this to a Pol in Oklahoma City. It made sense then, but now with the current technology it would be a no brainer.
The man we’re sending to DC lived in his office during his first term in Nancy Pelosi’s house. (06-08)