HR Bill 5658 Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-09-21

Bill 118 hr 5658, also known as the Vote by Mail Tracking Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a system for tracking mail-in ballots in federal elections. The bill requires states to implement a system that allows voters to track the status of their mail-in ballot, from the time it is sent out to when it is received and counted. This tracking system would provide voters with peace of mind and ensure transparency in the voting process. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for states to report data on mail-in ballots, such as the number of ballots requested, returned, and rejected. This data would be used to identify any issues or discrepancies in the mail-in voting process and help improve election integrity. Overall, the Vote by Mail Tracking Act aims to enhance the security and efficiency of mail-in voting in federal elections by implementing a tracking system and requiring states to report data on mail-in ballots.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Alternative Names

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

To amend title 39, United States Code, to require mail-in ballots to use the Postal Service barcode service, and for other purposes.

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

To amend title 39, United States Code, to require mail-in ballots to use the Postal Service barcode service, and for other purposes.

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

To amend title 39, United States Code, to require mail-in ballots to use the Postal Service barcode service, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Postal service

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]

Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]

Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]

Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions

Jake LaTurnerEleanor Holmes NortonHomeland Security and Governmental AffairsOversight and Accountability118 2nd 467 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

11/21/2024, 1:43 AM

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

This bill requires mail-in ballots to (1) contain a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) barcode that enables tracking of each individual ballot, (2) satisfy USPS requirements for ballot envelope design and machinabl...

Bill 118 hr 5658, also known as the Vote by Mail Tracking Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a system for tracking mail-in ballots in federal elections.

The bill req...
Congress
118
Number
HR - 5658
Introduced on
2023-09-21
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/21/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

This bill requires mail-in ballots to (1) contain a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) barcode that enables tracking of each individual ballot, (2) satisfy USPS requirements for ballot envelope design and machinabl...

Bill 118 hr 5658, also known as the Vote by Mail Tracking Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a system for tracking mail-in ballots in federal elections.

The bill req...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 39, United States Code, to require mail-in ballots to use the Postal Service barcode service, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics
Potential Impact
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation•
Postal service

Comments

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Thiago Strauss
I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like a bad idea. Why would we want to track our mail votes? This is just another way for the government to invade our privacy. I don't trust it at all. Overall, this bill seems like a step in the wrong...

Related

Member:  Jake LaTurner
Member:  Eleanor Holmes Norton
Committee:  Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Committee:  Oversight and Accountability
HouseRollCallVote:  118 2nd 467 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/19/2024

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

This bill requires mail-in ballots to (1) contain a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) barcode that enables tracking of each individual ballot, (2) satisfy USPS requirements for ballot envelope design and machinabl...

Latest Action11/19/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.