Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.
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Mr. Steil, from the Committee on House Administration, reported the …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This House Resolution formally dismisses an election contest that was filed challenging the results of the 2024 election for U.S. Representative from Florida's 14th 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 Florida's 14th Congressional District benefits by having the challenge to their election formally dismissed. This provides legal closure and confirms their seat in Congress. The House of Representatives benefits from procedural clarity by formally resolving the contest through its established rules.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The person or group that filed the election contest bears the burden of having their challenge rejected without a substantive review of its merits. The dismissal is based solely on missing the filing deadline, so the challenger loses the opportunity to have their claims heard.
Key Provisions
- Formally dismisses the election contest filed on January 9, 2025
- Applies to the office of Representative from Florida's 14th Congressional District
- Grounds for dismissal: untimely filing with the House of Representatives
- This is a procedural resolution with no economic or regulatory impact
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Dismisses an election contest for Florida's 14th Congressional District Representative on grounds of untimely filing.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Procedural resolution to formally dismiss an election contest that failed to meet House filing deadlines"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Incumbent Representative from Florida's 14th Congressional District
- House Administration - procedural clarity
Likely Burden Bearers
- Election contest petitioner whose challenge was dismissed
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "committee"
- → Committee on House Administration
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