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This concurrent resolution calls on members of the Missouri congressional delegation to uphold the principles of federalism, which is a system of government where power is divided between a national government and state governments. The resolution emphasizes that the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people, and that states have historically served as "laboratories of democracy" by establishing election laws and policies that suit their citizens' needs. It argues that state-led election governance strengthens self-government and preserves the integrity of the electoral process, and that the framers of the Constitution recognized the states' role in structuring election laws. The resolution also highlights the importance of states retaining the ability to govern campaign finance and election influence, free from disproportionate foreign influence, and suggests that a constitutional amendment might be necessary to reaffirm this state authority. Finally, it instructs the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives to prepare copies of this resolution for the congressional delegation.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR23&year=2026&code=R