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US S2460

US S2460
Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act


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Introduced
07/22/2021
In Committee
07/22/2021
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 the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives. The purpose of the panel is to recommend to Congress model legislation to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election, as provided for under 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 of the interim report. The panel will be funded only to the extent necessary for the Law Library of Congress to provide information to the panel, and the panel will terminate 90 days after submitting the final report.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 07/22/2021)

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