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Election Mail Act
12/23/2022, 3:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9484
The Election Mail Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 9484, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of election mail, such as ballots and voter registration materials, by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
The bill includes several key provisions aimed at improving the handling and delivery of election mail. One such provision requires the USPS to prioritize election mail and provide expedited processing and delivery for these materials. This is intended to help ensure that ballots and other election-related documents reach voters in a timely manner, allowing them to participate in the electoral process without delay.
Additionally, the Election Mail Act includes measures to enhance transparency and accountability in the handling of election mail. The bill requires the USPS to provide regular updates on the status of election mail delivery, including information on any delays or issues that may arise. This is intended to help ensure that voters are kept informed about the progress of their ballots and other election materials. Overall, the Election Mail Act seeks to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process by improving the handling and delivery of election mail. By prioritizing these materials and increasing transparency in their processing, the bill aims to help ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in elections without interference or delay.
The bill includes several key provisions aimed at improving the handling and delivery of election mail. One such provision requires the USPS to prioritize election mail and provide expedited processing and delivery for these materials. This is intended to help ensure that ballots and other election-related documents reach voters in a timely manner, allowing them to participate in the electoral process without delay.
Additionally, the Election Mail Act includes measures to enhance transparency and accountability in the handling of election mail. The bill requires the USPS to provide regular updates on the status of election mail delivery, including information on any delays or issues that may arise. This is intended to help ensure that voters are kept informed about the progress of their ballots and other election materials. Overall, the Election Mail Act seeks to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process by improving the handling and delivery of election mail. By prioritizing these materials and increasing transparency in their processing, the bill aims to help ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in elections without interference or delay.
Congressional Summary of HR 9484
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9484
Bill HR 9484 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 8, 2022. Bill HR 9484 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 8, 2022. Bill HR 9484's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 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. as of December 8, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9484
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9484
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9484
Election Mail Act
Election Mail Act
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9484
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