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HR 738In committeeGovernmenthouse

Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025

Introduced Jan 24, 2025 by Rep. Andrea Salinas

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Latest action · Jan 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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What it does

This bill expands voting by mail in federal elections.

Specifically, the bill prohibits states from imposing on eligible voters additional conditions or requirements to cast ballots by mail in federal elections, except states may impose a deadline for requesting the ballot and related voting materials and for returning a ballot.

The bill also requires states to provide individuals with notice and opportunity to cure discrepancies or defects with their absentee or mail-in ballots.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

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