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.
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the votes of uniformed servicemembers and overseas citizens, submitted in compliance with the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) , must be fully counted and honored in all elections. It underscores that states and territories are obligated to ensure no legally submitted absentee ballot is rejected without due process or in violation of federal law, deeming any disenfranchisement due to administrative error or undue restrictions as unacceptable. Congress reaffirms its commitment to enforcing UOCAVA, urging states and territories to prioritize the timely processing, acceptance, and counting of absentee ballots to ensure every eligible servicemember and overseas citizen can vote without undue burden. The resolution further calls upon the Attorney General to actively monitor UOCAVA compliance, take prompt action against violations, and safeguard these critical voting rights.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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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.
USA119th CongressHCONRES-28| House
| Updated: 4/14/2025
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the votes of uniformed servicemembers and overseas citizens, submitted in compliance with the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) , must be fully counted and honored in all elections. It underscores that states and territories are obligated to ensure no legally submitted absentee ballot is rejected without due process or in violation of federal law, deeming any disenfranchisement due to administrative error or undue restrictions as unacceptable. Congress reaffirms its commitment to enforcing UOCAVA, urging states and territories to prioritize the timely processing, acceptance, and counting of absentee ballots to ensure every eligible servicemember and overseas citizen can vote without undue burden. The resolution further calls upon the Attorney General to actively monitor UOCAVA compliance, take prompt action against violations, and safeguard these critical voting rights.