IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 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. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 14, 2025 
Ms. ROSS (for herself, Mrs. FOUSHEE, and Ms. ADAMS) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
House Administration 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
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. 
Whereas the right to vote is a fundamental pillar of democ-
racy and a sacred right safeguarded by the Constitution 
of the United States; 
Whereas Congress enacted the Uniformed and Overseas Citi-
zens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) (52 U.S.C. 20301– 
20311) in 1986 to protect the voting rights of members 
of the United States Uniformed Services and overseas 
citizens, ensuring their ability to participate in Federal 
elections through absentee ballots; 
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Whereas UOCAVA requires States and territories to establish 
procedures to guarantee the timely transmission, receipt, 
and counting of absentee ballots from eligible uniformed 
servicemembers and overseas citizens; 
Whereas servicemembers stationed abroad face unique and 
significant challenges in exercising their right to vote, in-
cluding logistical barriers, mail delays, and operational 
demands inherent to their service to the Nation; and 
Whereas the failure to count legally cast absentee ballots 
from military personnel and overseas citizens undermines 
election integrity, disrespects their sacrifices, and weak-
ens public trust in democratic processes: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
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 authori-
ties 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 
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(3) the disenfranchisement of military personnel 
and overseas citizens through administrative error, 
procedural delays, or undue restrictions is unaccept-
able 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 with-
out 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. 
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