Expressing the sense of Congress that the votes of overseas servicemembers must be counted and honored as required under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

Key Points

• This proposal states that every vote from military members and Americans living abroad must be counted in all elections. It reminds states that they must follow a 1986 law that protects these voters.
• People serving in the military often face big challenges when trying to vote, such as mail delays or being in remote areas. The resolution says that missing these votes is unfair to those who sacrifice for the country.
• The resolution asks the U.S. Attorney General to keep a close eye on how states process these ballots. It says that the government should step in if states make mistakes or create rules that stop these citizens from voting.

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