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Improving Mail Voting: Free Postage, Ballot Tracking, and Standardized Deadlines.

This law significantly improves the reliability and transparency of voting by mail for Federal elections. Citizens will benefit from free postage for returning completed ballots and new tracking capabilities to monitor their ballot's journey. It also standardizes deadlines, ensuring ballots mailed by Election Day are counted if received within seven days.
Key points
Completed mail-in ballots can be returned free of charge (no postage required).
States must use intelligent mail barcodes, allowing voters to track their ballot status online.
Ballots mailed on or before Election Day must be counted if received up to 7 days later.
The Postal Service must process ballots on the same day they arrive at a facility, whenever possible, and cannot make major operational changes 120 days before an election.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1391
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-05-01
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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_S_1391.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Completed mail-in ballots can be returned free of charge (no postage required).
  • States must use intelligent mail barcodes, allowing voters to track their ballot status online.
  • Ballots mailed on or before Election Day must be counted if received up to 7 days later.
  • The Postal Service must process ballots on the same day they arrive at a facility, whenever possible, and cannot make major operational changes 120 days before an election.
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 2025-12-26.

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