SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act

House Bill

H.R. 4491

119th Congress

SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.

Introduced:Jul 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Swalwell

Representative

Democratic

CA-14

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would establish a panel to recommend model legislation for how to handle a vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election, where the House and Senate choose the president and vice president. This would help ensure a smooth transition of power in such a rare but critical scenario.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorEric Swalwell (D-CA)

Introduced7/17/2025

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.

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SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act

This bill would establish a panel to recommend model legislation for how to handle a vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election, where the House and Senate choose the president and vice president. Thi

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This bill would establish a panel to recommend model legislation for how to handle a vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election, where the House and Senate choose the president and vice president. This would help ensure a smooth transition of power in such a rare but critical scenario.

Bill Number: 4491
Sponsor: Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
Bill Number: 4491
Sponsor: Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Summary: This bill would establish a panel to recommend model legislation for how to handle a vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election, where the House and Senate choose the president and vice president. This would help ensure a smooth transition

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish a panel to recommend model legislation for how to handle a vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election, where the House and Senate choose the president and vice president. This would help ensure a smooth transition of power in such a rare but critical scenario.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act This bill establishes the Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel, which must recommend to Congress model legislation to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. Such panel terminates 90 days after submitting its final report. (The Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution requires that presidential and vice-presidential candidates gain a majority of electoral votes to win an election. In the event that no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes, the Twelfth Amendment requires the House of Representatives to elect the President and the Senate to elect the Vice President, which is known as a contingent election. The Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution allows Congress to establish a process in the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a 'Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel' to recommend model legislation for handling a vacancy caused by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election
Requires the panel to submit its final report to Congress within 90 days
Seeks to resolve any uncertainty around the process if a candidate dies during a contingent election, which is when the House and Senate choose the president and vice president

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact the federal government, political parties, and the general public by establishing a clear process for handling the rare but critical scenario of a candidate dying during a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. It aims to prevent any confusion or disruption to the peaceful transfer of power in such a situation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4491, 119th Congress (2025). "SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4491

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