Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.

3/8/2023, 8:26 PM

This resolution dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois.

Bill 117 H.Res. 379, titled "Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois," was introduced in the US Congress to address a specific election contest in the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois. The bill aims to dismiss the election contest, effectively ending any further legal proceedings or challenges related to the election of the Representative from that district.

The bill was likely introduced in response to a contested election result in the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois, where the outcome of the election was challenged by one or more parties. By dismissing the election contest, the bill seeks to bring closure to the disputed election and uphold the integrity of the electoral process.

If passed, Bill 117 H.Res. 379 would have significant implications for the Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois, as it would confirm their election victory and allow them to assume their duties without further legal obstacles. The bill reflects the importance of resolving election disputes in a timely and fair manner to ensure the legitimacy of elected officials and uphold the democratic process. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 379 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to dismiss a specific election contest in the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois. Its passage would bring finality to the disputed election and allow the duly elected Representative to begin serving their constituents without further legal challenges.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 379

Introduced on
2021-05-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois.

Bill 117 H.Res. 379, titled "Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois," was introduced in the US Congress to address a specific election contest in the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois. The bill aims to dismiss the election contest, effectively ending any further legal proceedings or challenges related to the election of the Representative from that district.

The bill was likely introduced in response to a contested election result in the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois, where the outcome of the election was challenged by one or more parties. By dismissing the election contest, the bill seeks to bring closure to the disputed election and uphold the integrity of the electoral process.

If passed, Bill 117 H.Res. 379 would have significant implications for the Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois, as it would confirm their election victory and allow them to assume their duties without further legal obstacles. The bill reflects the importance of resolving election disputes in a timely and fair manner to ensure the legitimacy of elected officials and uphold the democratic process. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 379 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to dismiss a specific election contest in the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois. Its passage would bring finality to the disputed election and allow the duly elected Representative to begin serving their constituents without further legal challenges.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedDismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Illinois

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/7/2021

This resolution dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois.


Latest Action5/12/2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, H. Res. 379 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H2226-2235; text: CR H2235)