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Contact Congress about H.Res. 1573: Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.

This resolution would set up a House committee focused on election reform. The committee would look at ways to change voting and election systems, including ideas already used in some places.

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Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform. is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects House members and staff who would take part in the new committee. It could also matter to voters, election reform groups, political parties, and states if the committee later recommends changes to election rules. The resolution itself appears to create a study committee, not a direct change in voting rules.

Why this matters: This matters because the resolution treats low trust in Congress as a problem tied partly to election rules. It would give House lawmakers a formal place to study possible fixes. The practical effect depends on what the committee is allowed to do and whether Congress later acts on its work.

Key provisions in H.Res. 1573

  • Official title: Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.
  • House Resolution 1573 would establish the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.
  • The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 14, 2024.
  • Representative Golden of Maine submitted the resolution. It was sent to the House Committee on Rules.
  • The resolution says approval of Congress is too low. It says part of the problem comes from how Congress is structured and elected. It also says Americans are looking at election reforms such as proportional representation, ranked choice voting, open primaries, and other changes.

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Questions people ask about H.Res. 1573

What is H.Res. 1573?
This resolution would set up a House committee focused on election reform. The committee would look at ways to change voting and election systems, including ideas already used in some places.
How do I support or oppose H.Res. 1573?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.Res. 1573?
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Can Modern Action explain H.Res. 1573 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.

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Related issues

  • Contact your reps on Study RCV and election-system alternatives before actingWhether Congress should create select committees, hold hearings, gather expert evidence, and study ranked choice voting, cumulative voting, fusion voting, primaries, multi-member districts, House size, and redistricting alternatives before passing mandates or bans.

Related bills

  • Take action on H.Res. 20: Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.