The House Resolution demands that the Michigan Secretary of State comply with a request from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for an unredacted copy of Michigan's computerized statewide voter registration list. This request is grounded in federal laws, specifically the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, which require states to maintain accurate voter registration records and make them available for inspection upon request. The resolution highlights the importance of federal oversight in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and the necessity for Michigan to adhere to these legal requirements.

Despite the DOJ's requests for the unredacted list, the Michigan Department of State has only provided a public version of the voter registration list, citing state laws and privacy concerns. The DOJ has since filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Secretary of State to compel compliance, emphasizing that the requested information is essential for verifying Michigan's adherence to federal voter registration maintenance requirements. The resolution concludes by asserting the shared goal of both the Michigan Secretary of State and the DOJ to ensure free and fair elections, urging compliance with federal law to support this objective.