01 — The Text
What.
- Dismisses the formal election contest filed over Alaska's at-large House seat following the 2024 general election.
- Concludes the House Administration Committee's review of alleged election conduct issues in the race.
- Resolves the dispute under the Federal Contested Election Act, which lets the House investigate disputed congressional results.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The winning candidate keeps the seat without further legal challenge or House investigation.
- Voters and candidates in Alaska get closure after months of electoral uncertainty and potential recounts.
- Sets precedent for how the House handles future contested elections in other states.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill already passed the House on Dec. 9, 2025 with unanimous consent—no opposition votes recorded.
- Now heads to Senate, though outcome there is unclear without co-sponsors or priority status.
- Contact your senator if you want their position on accepting or revisiting Alaska's election results.
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. 18.
- Apr 9, 2025 — The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-53, by Mr. Steil.
- Apr 9, 2025 — The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-53, by Mr. Steil.