Restoring Faith in Elections Act
Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bill to Mandate Automatic Voter Registration and Set Mail-In Ballot Deadlines
The Restoring Faith in Elections Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review, which is where it is waiting for further action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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While this bill tries to find a middle ground, it faces a tough path because both parties disagree on how much power the federal government should have over state elections.
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Federal agencies like the Social Security Administration, USPS, VA, and CISA would take on significant new responsibilities. CISA would manage the new National Deconfliction Voting Database. The Postal Service must share change-of-address data with states. Federal agencies designated as contributing agencies must build new systems to transmit voter registration information, increasing workload for affected employees.
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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electionline Weekly - December 11, 2025
In a roundup of federal election legislation, the publication notes H.R. 160, the Restoring Faith in Elections Act, introduced by Rep. Fitzpatrick. The bill is highlighted alongside other major voting rights and election administration reforms being considered in the 119th Congress.
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Restoring Faith in Elections Act
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