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.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 28

The bill "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" was introduced in the 119th Congress as House Concurrent Resolution 28 on April 14, 2025. It aims to underscore the importance of counting and honoring the votes of overseas servicemembers in alignment with the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. More details can be found in the official PDF version of the bill available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hconres28/BILLS-119hconres28ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 28

This concurrent resolution reaffirms Congress's commitment to enforcing the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and ensuring that every eligible servicemember and overseas citizen can exercise their right to vote without undue burden. The concurrent resolution urges states and territories to prioritize the timely processing, acceptance, and counting of absentee ballots in accordance with federal law.

Additionally, the concurrent resolution calls on the Department of Justice to monitor compliance with UOCAVA, promptly address violations, and safeguard the voting rights of uniformed servicemembers and overseas citizens.

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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 28

Bill HCONRES 28 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2025. Bill HCONRES 28 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2025. Bill HCONRES 28's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of April 14, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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.