H.Res. 1062 is a resolution that denounces President Donald Trump's public statements suggesting he may take direct federal control over elections. The resolution affirms that the U.S. Constitution gives primary authority over federal elections to individual states and Congress, not the President, and that any presidential attempt to "nationalize" elections without explicit constitutional or congressional approval would be illegal and unconstitutional. The resolution expresses concern that such statements undermine federalism and the rule of law, and asserts that attempting to implement such measures could constitute grounds for impeachment. This resolution does not appropriate funding or establish timelines, as it is a non-binding expression of the House's position on presidential authority and election administration rather than legislation that creates new law or programs.
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