Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.
3/8/2023, 8:26 PMSummary of Bill HRES 379
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 379
This resolution dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois.
Current Status of Bill HRES 379
Bill HRES 379 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2021. Bill HRES 379 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2021. Bill HRES 379's most recent activity was Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, H. Res. 379 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H2226-2235; text: CR H2235) as of May 12, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 379
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 379
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
Congressional electionsElections, voting, political campaign regulationIllinoisAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 379
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.Comments
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