01 — The Text
What.
- Dismisses a federal election contest over the House seat representing Texas's 30th Congressional District.
- Concludes the review process that examined election conduct after local officials certified results.
- Uses the Federal Contested Election Act framework, which allows the House to resolve disputed general elections.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Settles a disputed election outcome, providing finality for the district's representation in Congress.
- Affects constituents in Texas's 30th District by determining who their representative will be.
- No tradeoffs described in official summary—this is a procedural resolution of a specific electoral dispute.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Passed the House on December 9, 2025, without objection via unanimous consent.
- Bill is complete; no further action required unless contested in Senate (unlikely for procedural measures).
- Track election disputes at house.gov or contact your representative if you represent Texas's 30th District.
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. 19.
- Apr 9, 2025 — The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-54, by Mr. Steil.
- Apr 9, 2025 — The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-54, by Mr. Steil.