Bill > HR237

This bill aims to expand access to voting by mail in federal elections and establish automatic voter registration through state motor vehicle authorities. Key provisions include: 1) Requiring states to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in federal elections, without additional conditions or requirements beyond a deadline for requesting and returning ballots. States must mail ballots to all registered voters at least 2 weeks before federal elections. 2) Providing for free postage for ballots mailed to and from election officials for federal elections. 3) Requiring states to automatically transmit voter registration information to election officials when individuals interact with state motor vehicle authorities, and automatically register eligible unregistered individuals or update addresses for already registered individuals, unless they decline. The bill seeks to address inequities in voting rights and increase accessibility and convenience for voters, particularly those with disabilities or in remote areas, while also reducing administration costs for states.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/237/all-info