HR-92 : Still Just a Bill

Vote by Mail Act of 2019

This bill requires states to allow voting in federal elections to be by mail without additional conditions or requirements, except a deadline for returning the ballot.

States must mail ballots to individuals registered to vote in a federal election not later than two weeks before the election. The U.S. Postal Service must carry ballots mailed by a state expeditiously and free of postage.

This bill authorizes automatic voter registration of individuals through state motor vehicle authorities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-03IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-01-03IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-01-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Motor vehicles
  • Postal service
  • State and local government operations

Related Bills

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