Election Integrity Mail Reform Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4476

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4476

Bill HR 4476 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4476 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2023.  Bill HR 4476's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. as of July 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4476

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4476

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4476

Election Integrity Mail Reform Act of 2023Election Integrity Mail Reform Act of 2023To amend title 39, United States Code, to establish standards for the processing and delivery of election mail, and for other purposes.
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