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.

H. Con. Res. 28 · 119th Congress · Apr 14, 2025 · Lineage

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Section 1 Sense of congress

It is the sense of Congress that—

(1)

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 Federal, State, and local elections;

(2)

all States, territories, and election authorities must uphold their obligations under UOCAVA by ensuring that no legally submitted absentee ballot is rejected without due process or in violation of Federal law; and

(3)

the disenfranchisement of military personnel and overseas citizens through administrative error, procedural delays, or undue restrictions is unacceptable and contrary to the values of the United States.

Sec. 2 Reaffirming Federal protections

Congress reaffirms its commitment to enforcing UOCAVA and ensuring that every eligible servicemember and overseas citizen can exercise their right to vote without undue burden. States and territories are urged to prioritize the timely processing, acceptance, and counting of absentee ballots in accordance with Federal law.

Sec. 3 Enforcement

Congress calls upon the Attorney General of the United States to monitor compliance with UOCAVA, take prompt action to address violations, and safeguard the voting rights of uniformed servicemembers and overseas citizens.

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.

Section 1 Sense of congress

Sec. 2 Reaffirming Federal protections

Sec. 3 Enforcement

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