HR 8581
SET Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:49 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Special Election Timeliness Act (SET Act), aims to ensure that vacancies in the House of Representatives are filled more quickly. It requires states to hold special elections within 180 days of a vacancy occurring, unless a regularly scheduled general election already takes place during that timeframe. The bill also establishes a process for the Attorney General and private parties to enforce these requirements and clarifies what constitutes a ‘special election.’
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
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