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        <text><![CDATA[<p>This concurrent resolution&nbsp;reaffirms Congress's commitment to enforcing the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and ensuring that every eligible servicemember and overseas citizen can exercise their right to vote without undue burden. The concurrent resolution urges states and territories to&nbsp;prioritize the timely processing, acceptance, and counting of absentee ballots in accordance with federal law.</p><p>Additionally, the&nbsp;concurrent resolution calls on&nbsp;the Department of Justice to monitor compliance with UOCAVA, promptly address violations, and safeguard the voting rights of uniformed servicemembers and overseas citizens.</p>]]></text>
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