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.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 14, 2025

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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Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] · D–NC

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Committee on House Administration

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Apr 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Apr 14, 2025
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Discuss H.Con.Res.28, 119th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/28

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Discuss H.Con.Res.28, 119th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/28

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hconres28/BILLS-119hconres28ih.htm

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Discuss H.Con.Res.28, 119th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/28

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2025-04-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hconres28/BILLS-119hconres28ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-06-27T19:07:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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