Election Mail Act
Rep. Williams Introduces Election Mail Act to Require Free Postage and Same-Day Processing
The Election Mail Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is actively moving through the initial steps of consideration.
Legislative Progress
This bill lacks Republican support and faces a tough path in a divided Congress where voting rules are a major point of disagreement between the two parties.
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USPS workers would face new operational requirements including same-day ballot processing mandates, mandatory postmarking of all ballots, and a ban on equipment or mailbox changes for 120 days before elections. The bill also creates new Election Mail Coordinator positions at each area and district office. These changes add responsibilities and constraints but also create new roles within the agency.
“The Postal Service shall appoint an Election Mail Coordinator at each area office and district office to facilitate relevant information sharing with State, territorial, local, and Tribal election officials in regards to the mailing of election mail.”
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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.
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.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Federal Legislation Update: Election Mail Act Status
H.R. 4915, the Election Mail Act, introduced by Rep. Nikema Williams, aims to codify First-Class service standards for all election mail and require the USPS to postmark all ballots. It also ensures that voters and election officials do not bear the cost of postage.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Election Mail Act
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