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Election Mail Act

12/29/2022, 5:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4487

Election Mail Act

This bill addresses the delivery and processing of election mail. Among other provisions, the bill requires same-day processing of mail-in ballots by the U.S. Postal Service, establishes certain standards for mail-in ballots, and requires states to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by election day and arrive within seven days after the election.

Current Status of Bill S 4487

Bill S 4487 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2022. Bill S 4487 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 23, 2022.  Bill S 4487's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of June 23, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4487

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4487

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4487

Election Mail Act
Election Mail Act
A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve procedures and requirements related to election mail.

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