Bills · HR 4292
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4292Congress
To establish within the legislative branch a Congressional Task Force on Voting Rights of United States Citizen Residents of Territories of the United States.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a long-standing issue where millions of U.S. citizens living in territories do not have the same voting rights as those living in states. For example, they cannot vote for president or have full voting members in Congress, even though they are subject to federal laws, pay some federal taxes, and serve in the military at high rates. If this bill becomes law, it would establish an official body to thoroughly examine these inequalities and propose solutions.
If the bill doesn't pass, the issue of unequal voting rights for territorial residents would likely remain without a dedicated congressional body tasked with studying and recommending specific solutions. While advocacy groups and individual members of Congress might still address the issue, this bill creates a structured, bipartisan effort with a clear mandate to produce actionable recommendations for legislative change. This could potentially pave the way for future legislation that grants full voting rights and representation, thereby affecting the democratic participation of millions of Americans.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a 15-member Congressional Task Force made up of members from both the House and Senate.
Creates a dedicated body within Congress to investigate and address voting rights issues in U.S. territories.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Task Force to identify obstacles to full and equal voting rights and representation for territorial residents in federal elections.
Focuses the task force's work on actionable legislative solutions to address current inequalities.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Task Force to submit a status update within 180 days and a comprehensive report with recommendations within one year of the bill becoming law.
Ensures timely delivery of findings and recommendations to Congress for potential action.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Task Force to consult with the governments of all U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands).
Ensures that the perspectives and experiences of territorial residents and their leaders are directly incorporated into the task force's findings and recommendations.
PROVISION 05
The Task Force will operate by utilizing existing congressional staff and resources and will end its work upon issuing its final report.
This indicates the task force is intended to be a temporary study body with no new permanent bureaucracy or dedicated funding beyond existing resources.
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1 + 1
D· U.S. Virgin Islands
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
20
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 2
Introduced in House
JUL 2
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4292
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 2, 2025
Last actionJul 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 2, 2025
House BillHR 4292Congress
To establish within the legislative branch a Congressional Task Force on Voting Rights of United States Citizen Residents of Territories of the United States.
INTRODUCED JUL 2, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 2, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
1
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