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US HR4638

US HR4638
Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act


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Introduced
07/22/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel", a panel of 6 constitutional experts appointed by congressional leaders, to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for resolving any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election, pursuant to Section 4 of the Twentieth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The panel is required to submit an interim report within 1 year and a final report within 6 months after the interim report. The panel will operate using the resources of the Law Library of Congress and will terminate 90 days after submitting the final report, at which point its records will become part of the records of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 11/01/2022)

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