Bill 118 HR 4476, also known as the Election Integrity Mail Reform Act of 2023, aims to address concerns surrounding the security and integrity of mail-in voting in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in response to the increased use of mail-in ballots during the 2020 presidential election and the subsequent controversy surrounding the validity of these ballots.
The main provisions of the bill include measures to enhance the security of mail-in voting, such as requiring voters to provide identification when requesting a mail-in ballot and implementing stricter verification procedures for mail-in ballots. The bill also seeks to improve the efficiency of the mail-in voting process by establishing deadlines for requesting and returning mail-in ballots and ensuring that ballots are delivered in a timely manner.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to address concerns about potential fraud in mail-in voting, such as requiring election officials to track and report on the number of mail-in ballots requested and returned, as well as implementing measures to prevent the unauthorized duplication or alteration of mail-in ballots.
Overall, the Election Integrity Mail Reform Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the security and integrity of the mail-in voting process in the United States, while also ensuring that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in elections through the use of mail-in ballots.