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Election Mail Act: Improving Mail-In Voting Process and Tracking

This act introduces changes to improve the mail-in voting process. It includes faster processing of ballots by the postal service, requirements for postmarks, and the potential for ballot tracking, aiming to increase certainty and transparency for citizens.
Key points
The Postal Service must process ballots on the same day they are received, to the extent possible.
Mailed ballots will be required to have a postmark indicating the mailing date.
Intelligent mail barcodes will be used for tracking mailed ballots (with some exceptions).
Completed ballots will be carried free of postage.
The Postal Service is restricted from making operational changes hindering election mail delivery 120 days before an election.
Ballots postmarked on or before Election Day will be counted if received within 7 days after the election (unless state law allows longer).
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4487
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2022-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Election Mail Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4487.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Postal Service must process ballots on the same day they are received, to the extent possible.
  • Mailed ballots will be required to have a postmark indicating the mailing date.
  • Intelligent mail barcodes will be used for tracking mailed ballots (with some exceptions).
  • Completed ballots will be carried free of postage.
  • The Postal Service is restricted from making operational changes hindering election mail delivery 120 days before an election.
  • Ballots postmarked on or before Election Day will be counted if received within 7 days after the election (unless state law allows longer).
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 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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