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US HCR28
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Ross
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AI Summary
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Concurrent resolution expressing that votes from uniformed servicemembers and overseas citizens submitted under UOCAVA must be fully counted in all Federal, State, and local elections
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States, territories, and election authorities must ensure no legally submitted absentee ballot is rejected without due process or in violation of Federal law
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Disenfranchisement of military personnel and overseas citizens through administrative error, procedural delays, or undue restrictions is declared unacceptable
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States and territories are urged to prioritize timely processing, acceptance, and counting of absentee ballots in accordance with Federal law
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Calls upon the Attorney General to monitor UOCAVA compliance, take prompt action against violations, and safeguard voting rights of servicemembers and overseas citizens
Legislative Description
Expressing the sense of Congress that the votes of overseas servicemembers must be counted and honored as required under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Government operations and politics
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
4/14/2025