What it does
SourcedThis resolution dismisses (i.e., concludes) the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 28th Congressional District of Texas.
As background, the Federal Contested Election Act provides for the House of Representatives to resolve contested general elections. Generally, a contested election entails reexamining election conduct following the jurisdiction's certification of election results.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Apr 9, 2025).
Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.
What has happened
Sourced- Dec 9, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
- Dec 9, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)House floor actions
- Dec 9, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)Library of Congress
- Dec 9, 2025Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.House floor actions
- Dec 9, 2025Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5102)House floor actions
- Apr 9, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 17.House floor actions
- Apr 9, 2025The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-52, by Mr. Steil.House floor actions
- Apr 9, 2025The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-52, by Mr. Steil.Library of Congress