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H.Res. 310: Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the at-large Congressional District of Alaska.

Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI)Floor Action

H.Res. 310 status: Floor Action.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 10/100

Bill summary

Official

This resolution dismisses (i.e., concludes) the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the at-large Congressional District of Alaska. As background, the Federal Contested Election Act provides for the House of Representatives to resolve contested general elections. Generally, a contested electio...

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • none identified

Risks

  • none identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • none identified

Risks

  • none identified

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • clarifies boundaries of federal oversight in state elections

Risks

  • limits the scope of contested election reviews by the House
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Congress.gov

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Confidence

high

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

The resolution affirms that federal House jurisdiction does not extend to primary or party-level contests.

Limitation

Resolution scope is limited to a single specific election contest.

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Where it stands

Introduced

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Committee

Complete
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Floor

Current

Floor Action

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Enacted

Upcoming
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