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Introduced
09/21/2023
09/21/2023
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
11/19/2024
11/19/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend title 39, United States Code, to require mailin ballots to use the Postal Service barcode service, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Vote by Mail Tracking Act, amends Title 39 of the United States Code to require all mail-in ballots used in federal elections to include a Postal Service barcode or other tracking mechanism. The bill sets out specific requirements for the design and machinability of these ballot envelopes, and directs the Postmaster General to provide the necessary information to election officials on how to comply with these new standards. The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2026 federal elections and continue in subsequent years.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (20)
Katie Porter (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
James Comer (R),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Byron Donalds (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Jake LaTurner (R),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Nancy Mace (R),
Lisa McClain (R),
Kweisi Mfume (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mary Peltola (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 11/19/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
- ‐ Postal Service Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5658/all-info | 09/22/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5658/BILLS-118hr5658eh.pdf | 11/20/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5658/BILLS-118hr5658ih.pdf | 09/28/2023 |
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