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Mail-in Ballot Tracking: Enhancing Election Transparency

New rules mandate that all mail-in ballots for federal elections must be trackable using special barcodes. This aims to enhance the security and transparency of the mail-in voting process. The federal government will reimburse states for the costs of implementing this system.
Key points
All mail-in ballots for federal elections must include a Postal Service barcode for tracking.
Ballot envelopes must meet specific design and machine-readable requirements set by the Postal Service.
The federal government will reimburse states for the costs of using the barcode tracking service.
These changes apply to all federal elections occurring after the law's enactment.
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Print number: 117_HR_1307
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2021-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1307.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All mail-in ballots for federal elections must include a Postal Service barcode for tracking.
  • Ballot envelopes must meet specific design and machine-readable requirements set by the Postal Service.
  • The federal government will reimburse states for the costs of using the barcode tracking service.
  • These changes apply to all federal elections occurring after the law's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 5.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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