HRES309-119

Passed House

Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Twenty-eighth Congressional District of Texas.

119th Congress Introduced Dec 9, 2025

Legislative Progress

Passed House
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 9, 2025

Dec 9, 2025 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Apr 9, 2025

Mr. Steil, from the Committee on House Administration, reported the …

Summary

What This Bill Does

This House Resolution formally dismisses an election contest challenging the results of the election for Representative from Texas's 28th Congressional District. The contest was dismissed because the challenger filed their paperwork after the House of Representatives' deadline.

Who Benefits and How

The incumbent Representative from Texas's 28th Congressional District benefits because their election victory is confirmed and stands. The House of Representatives benefits by resolving a pending procedural matter and maintaining orderly administration of election contests.

Who Bears the Burden and How

The individual who filed the election contest loses their opportunity to challenge the election results. By missing the filing deadline, they forfeited their right to have the House consider their claims about the election.

Key Provisions

  • Dismisses the election contest on procedural grounds (untimely filing)
  • Confirms that the current Representative from TX-28 remains in office
  • Establishes that filing deadlines for election contests are strictly enforced
  • Resolves the matter without consideration of the substantive claims in the contest
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Generated: Dec 27, 2025 17:40

Evidence Chain:

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Primary Purpose

Dismisses an election contest challenging the results of the election for Representative from Texas's 28th Congressional District due to untimely filing

Policy Domains

Elections Congressional Procedure

Legislative Strategy

"Procedural resolution to formally dismiss election contest that failed to meet filing deadline requirements"

Likely Beneficiaries

  • Incumbent Representative from TX-28 (election result stands)
  • House of Representatives (resolves pending contest)

Likely Burden Bearers

  • Election contestant who filed late (loses opportunity to challenge election)

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Elections Congressional Procedure

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