01 — The Text
What.
- Ends the contested election challenge filed January 9, 2025, for Florida's 14th Congressional District House seat.
- Uses the Federal Contested Election Act process, which lets the House review election conduct after results are certified.
- Concludes the dispute without the House conducting a full reexamination of election procedures or results.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The current representative keeps their seat; the election challenge is officially closed.
- Whoever filed the contest loses the chance to have the House investigate voting or certification issues.
- Signals the House will not pursue a prolonged recount or conduct review in this district.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Already passed the House on December 9, 2025, with no debate or dissent (unanimous consent).
- No Senate action required—the House has sole authority over contested House elections.
- Contact your representative if you want to know how they voted or why this contest was dismissed.
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. 20.
- Apr 9, 2025 — The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-55, by Mr. Steil.
- Apr 9, 2025 — The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-55, by Mr. Steil.