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HR4292119th Congress

To establish within the legislative branch a Congressional Task Force on Voting Rights of United States Citizen Residents of Territories of the United States.

Sponsored By: Representative Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

Introduced

Summary

Study and recommend fixes to federal voting and House representation for U.S. territorial citizens. This bill would create a 15-member Congressional Task Force on Voting Rights of United States Citizen Residents of Territories to collect data, hold hearings, and propose changes to address barriers to full and equal voting in federal elections and representation in the House of Representatives.

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  • Residents of U.S. territories: Territorial residents would get a federal review of the economic and social effects of political disenfranchisement, with a status update in 180 days and a final report in one year.
  • Members of Congress: Congress would appoint a 15-member task force with members from both chambers and leadership roles, and the Speaker would designate the chair to lead hearings and recommendations.
  • Territorial governments and officials: The Task Force would consult the governments of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands so local evidence and views shape the report.

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Voting rights task force for territories

If enacted, this would create a 15-member Congressional task force on voting rights for U.S. territories. The Speaker would name the chair. The House would appoint 8 members and the Senate 7 within 30 days after enactment. The task force could hold hearings and must consult American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It would give Congress a status update within 180 days and a final report within one year. It would use existing House and Senate staff and facilities and would end after issuing its report.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

VI • D

Cosponsors

  • Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

    GU • R

    Sponsored 7/2/2025

Roll Call Votes

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