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US HR4476

US HR4476
Election Integrity Mail Reform Act of 2023


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Introduced
07/06/2023
In Committee
07/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 39, United States Code, to establish standards for the processing and delivery of election mail, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Election Integrity Mail Reform Act of 2023, amends Title 39 of the United States Code to establish standards for the processing and delivery of election mail. The key provisions include: 1) requiring the United States Postal Service (USPS) to prioritize the processing and delivery of election mail, including delivering it regardless of the amount of postage paid and processing it expeditiously; 2) allowing national, state, or local political party committees to conduct cooperative mailings at the nonprofit rate with candidates or other party committees; 3) requiring the USPS to place a conspicuous marking or notice on election mail to assist election officials; and 4) establishing penalties of up to 10 years in prison for forging or falsifying postmarks on mailed ballots for federal, state, or local elections.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 07/06/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Campaign Finance and Political Spending
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
  • ‐ Postal Service Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4476/all-info 07/07/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4476/BILLS-118hr4476ih.pdf 08/30/2023
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