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Vote by Mail Tracking Act
12/16/2024, 7:24 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5658
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 5658
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 machinable letters, and (3) include the official election mail logo.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5658
Bill HR 5658 is currently in the status of Passed in House since November 18, 2024. Bill HR 5658 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5658's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of November 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5658
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
7Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
19Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5658
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Postal service
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5658
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.
Comments
Thiago Strauss
459
1 year ago
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 direction for our country.
Dani Upchurch
472
1 year ago
I wonder how this will impact me and my community.
Kailani Harrison
414
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill is gonna make me track my mail when I vote. What a waste of time and money. #ridiculous
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5658
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