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 dismisses an election contest filed January 9, 2025, for the House seat representing Florida's 14th Congressional District.
- The dismissal invokes the Federal Contested Election Act, under which the House of Representatives can resolve disputed general elections.
- A contested election typically involves reexamining election conduct after a jurisdiction certifies its election results.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The dismissal concludes the House's consideration of this particular election contest.
- No other documented effects, financial impacts, or substantive changes to election procedures are established in the official summary.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The House Committee on House Administration reported the measure April 9, 2025.
- The resolution was placed on the House Calendar (Calendar No. 20) on April 9, 2025.
- On December 9, 2025, the House agreed to the resolution without objection.
- A motion to reconsider was laid on the table without objection 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. 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.