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Introduced
07/06/2023
07/06/2023
In Committee
07/06/2023
07/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish the Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel to recommend to Congress model legislation to provide for an appropriate process to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election.
AI Summary
This bill, the Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act, establishes the Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel, a group of six constitutional experts appointed by congressional leadership. The panel is tasked with recommending model legislation to Congress on how to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election, as per Section 4 of the Twentieth Amendment. The panel must submit an interim report within one year and a final report within six months after that, and will terminate 90 days after submitting the final report. The bill does not provide for any funding beyond what is necessary for the Law Library of Congress to support the panel's work.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4491/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4491/BILLS-118hr4491ih.pdf |
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