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Introduced
07/06/2023
07/06/2023
In Committee
07/06/2023
07/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4476/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4476/BILLS-118hr4476ih.pdf |
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