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Counts Votes of Military and Overseas Citizens
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Counts Votes of Military and Overseas Citizens

IntroducedApril 14, 2025
1 year ago
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House
Senate
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and Politics
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Why This Matters

This resolution expresses Congress's belief that the votes of military members and overseas citizens should be counted and respected according to existing laws.

If you are a military member or overseas citizen, your absentee ballot must be counted in all elections.
Who this affects
military servicemembers · citizens living abroad
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution emphasizes the importance of counting absentee ballots from military personnel and overseas citizens.
  2. 2It urges all states and election authorities to follow federal laws regarding absentee voting.
  3. 3The resolution highlights the challenges servicemembers face when voting from abroad, such as mail delays.
  4. 4Congress calls for monitoring to ensure compliance with voting rights for these groups.
Read the detailed summary

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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Concurrent resolutions must be adopted by both the House and Senate. They do not go to the President.
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House
Senate
IntroducedCurrentApr 14, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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