HR. 4915In Committee
Election Mail Act
Sets federal election mail standards by requiring USPS handling rules, ballot tracking features, and counting of timely postmarked mail-in ballots
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Sets federal election mail standards by requiring USPS handling rules, ballot tracking features, and counting of timely postmarked mail-in ballots
Key points
- Require USPS election mail standards
- Require ballot return tracking barcodes
- Require counting of timely postmarked ballots
- Prohibit preelection USPS operational changes
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-08-05 — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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