Bills · HR 4915
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4915Government Operations and Politics
Election Mail Act
INTRO AUG 5· LAST ACTION AUG 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses key concerns about the efficiency, transparency, and trustworthiness of mail-in voting, which has become increasingly common. If passed, it would provide voters with more information and assurance about their ballot's journey through the postal system, from when it's sent to when it's processed. This could increase voter confidence in the security and reliability of mailed ballots.
Without this bill, the current procedures for handling election mail would remain unchanged, potentially leaving room for delays, lack of tracking, and inconsistencies in how ballots are postmarked and processed. By requiring same-day processing, postmarks, and trackable barcodes, the bill aims to reduce uncertainty and help ensure that every eligible mail-in vote for federal office is delivered and counted in a timely and verifiable manner, which is crucial for fair and accessible elections.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Postal Service must process and clear ballots for federal elections from any postal facility or post office on the same day they are received, to the maximum extent practicable.
This aims to prevent delays in ballot delivery and ensure mailed votes are moved through the postal system efficiently.
PROVISION 02
States and jurisdictions must provide return envelopes for mailed federal election ballots that include an intelligent mail barcode, unless they offer an alternative ballot tracking system.
This provision enables voters and election officials to track mailed ballots throughout the delivery process, increasing transparency.
PROVISION 03
The Postal Service must indicate on absentee ballot envelopes for federal elections that it was carried by USPS and the date it was mailed, using a postmark or other method.
This provides a clear record of when a ballot was sent, which can be critical for determining its validity based on election deadlines.
PROVISION 04
State and local election officials must affix 'Tag 191' (or a successor tag) to trays or sacks of official ballots for federal elections.
This ensures that official ballot mail is easily identifiable and can be prioritized by postal workers, further reducing the risk of delays.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 54
D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
5
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58
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 54 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 5
Introduced in House
AUG 5
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4915
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 5, 2025
Last actionAug 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025
House BillHR 4915Government Operations and Politics
Election Mail Act
INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
13 min
COSPONSORS
54
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
