AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 3, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- This resolution concludes an election contest filed November 17, 2024, for the House seat representing Florida's 14th Congressional District.
- The election contest was filed under the Federal Contested Elections Act, which allows the House to resolve disputes over general election results.
- A contested election typically involves re-examining election conduct after a jurisdiction has certified election results.
- The House Committee on House Administration reported the original resolution on April 9, 2025.
- The House passed the resolution without objection on December 9, 2025.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The dismissal concludes the House's review process for this particular election contest.
- No effects on election results, future elections, or electoral procedures are documented in the official summary.
- The resolution is a procedural action ending a specific contest; documented consequences of the dismissal are not specified.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The House passed the resolution on December 9, 2025.
- A motion to reconsider was laid on the table on December 9, 2025.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Dec 9, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 9, 2025 — On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
- Dec 9, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
- Dec 9, 2025 — Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
- Dec 9, 2025 — Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5102)
- Apr 9, 2025 — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 16.
- Apr 9, 2025 — The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-51, by Mr. Steil.
- Apr 9, 2025 — The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-51, by Mr. Steil.