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This bill, the Vote By Mail Act of 2019, aims to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to allow all eligible voters in federal elections to vote by mail and to provide for automatic voter registration through state motor vehicle authorities. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It requires states to allow voting in federal elections to be done by mail without additional conditions or requirements, except for a deadline for returning the ballot. States must mail ballots to registered voters at least two weeks before the election. 2. It mandates the U.S. Postal Service to carry mail-in ballots expeditiously and free of postage. 3. It authorizes automatic voter registration of eligible individuals through state motor vehicle authorities. This includes transmitting identifying information to election officials, who then notify individuals about their registration status and provide an opportunity to decline registration. 4. It amends the National Voter Registration Act to require voter registration through the state motor vehicle authority to be completed at least 30 days (or the period provided by state law) before an election. The bill aims to promote universal access to voting by mail and automatic voter registration, addressing issues such as voter accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and voter turnout.

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