All registered voters would receive mail ballots under new federal bill
In committeeH.R. 2847Latest action
Sponsor: Val T. Hoyle · Representative · OR
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Official title: Vote at Home Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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HR 2847 would require states to mail free ballots to all registered voters at least two weeks before federal elections.
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What does this do?
HR 2847 would require every state to allow mail voting in all federal elections, covering races for president, Senate, and House. States would have to send ballots to all registered voters at least two weeks before Election Day, with postage covered in both directions. In-person polling places could still operate alongside the mail option.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects every eligible voter in the United States, particularly those with barriers to in-person voting such as work schedules, disabilities, or transportation problems. State and local election officials would also be required to update their systems and processes to meet the new rules.
Why does it matter?
States would need to build out mail ballot infrastructure and revise election administration procedures to comply. DMV agencies would also need to update systems to support automatic voter registration and address syncing for anyone who applies for, renews, or updates a driver's license.
What does it cost, and who pays?
The summary does not include information about spending, funding, or fines associated with this bill.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 10, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 10, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — 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.