The joint resolution, H. J. RES. 118, proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to ensure that vacancies in the House of Representatives are filled quickly if a member dies. Each elected Representative must create a list of at least five qualified individuals who could...
Simple Explanation
If someone who works in the big group of people that make laws suddenly can't do it anymore, this plan says they can pick a helper from a list they chose earlier to do it for a little while until someone new is chosen in a special vote. This way, there's always someone there to help make good choices for everyone.