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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act," proposes to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prevent federal money from being used for election administration in states that permit "ballot harvesting." Ballot harvesting refers to the practice where individuals other than the voter themselves collect and submit absentee ballots, which Congress finds creates vulnerabilities in ballot security and could lead to undue influence over voters. The bill would prohibit federal funds from being used in any state that does not have a law preventing individuals from knowingly collecting and transmitting a mail-in ballot for a federal election, with exceptions for election officials, postal workers, common carriers, and specific individuals like family members, household members, or caregivers of the voter.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Chuck Edwards (R)*,
Cliff Bentz (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
Robert Onder (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7356/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7356/BILLS-119hr7356ih.pdf |
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