Bill · H.Con.Res. 28· House(119-HCONRES-28)
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.
- Introduced
- 4/14/2025
- Last activity
- 4/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Deborah Ross
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress regarding the voting rights of overseas citizens and uniformed servicemembers. It emphasizes that votes submitted under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act must be counted and honored. The resolution highlights that these individuals face unique challenges like mail delays and logistical barriers. It urges states and territories to uphold their obligations to ensure ballots are not rejected illegally. Finally, it calls on the Attorney General to monitor compliance and address any violations of the law.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make elections run better?+5
It seeks to improve election integrity by ensuring military and overseas votes are honored.
Does this protect the right to vote?+5
The resolution strengthens voting rights by ensuring overseas and military ballots are counted.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+5
It aims to reduce logistical and administrative barriers to voting for overseas citizens.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Voting Rights: The resolution asserts that the votes of uniformed servicemembers and overseas citizens must be fully counted in Federal, State, and local elections (Section 1, paragraph 1). This protects the fundamental right to vote for those serving abroad.
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Ensuring Due Process: It calls on election authorities to ensure that no legally submitted absentee ballot is rejected without due process (Section 1, paragraph 2). This provides a safeguard against arbitrary ballot rejections.
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Reducing Barriers to Voting: The resolution seeks to prevent disenfranchisement caused by administrative errors, procedural delays, or undue restrictions (Section 1, paragraph 3). It also urges states to prioritize the timely processing and acceptance of ballots (Section 2).
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Federal Oversight: The resolution calls on the Attorney General to monitor compliance and take action to address violations (Section 3). This provides a mechanism to safeguard the voting rights of these specific groups.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+5Improves Due Process+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access+5Improves Voting Rights+5
- 4/14/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina