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Improving Mail-In Voting: Faster Processing and Ballot Tracking

This act aims to streamline the mail-in voting process for federal elections. It introduces changes to ensure faster processing and delivery of ballots, as well as easier tracking. This should give citizens greater confidence that their vote will be counted on time and that the entire process will be more transparent.
Key points
Mail-in ballots are to be processed and cleared from postal facilities on the same day they are received, speeding up delivery.
The introduction of intelligent mail barcodes on return envelopes will allow voters to track the status of their ballots.
The Postal Service must postmark ballot envelopes with the mailing date, aiding in timely verification.
Mail-in ballots will be treated as first-class mail and sent free of postage.
The Postal Service is restricted from making operational changes that could hinder election mail delivery within 120 days before an election.
A uniform deadline for ballot acceptance is established: ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within 7 days after the election will be counted.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2987
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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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 118_HR_2987.

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 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mail-in ballots are to be processed and cleared from postal facilities on the same day they are received, speeding up delivery.
  • The introduction of intelligent mail barcodes on return envelopes will allow voters to track the status of their ballots.
  • The Postal Service must postmark ballot envelopes with the mailing date, aiding in timely verification.
  • Mail-in ballots will be treated as first-class mail and sent free of postage.
  • The Postal Service is restricted from making operational changes that could hinder election mail delivery within 120 days before an election.
  • A uniform deadline for ballot acceptance is established: ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within 7 days after the election will be counted.
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. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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