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H.R. 7874119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Mar 9, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 7874 would ban states from automatically mailing ballots, requiring voters to request one and prove they qualify under a specific list of eligible reasons.
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HR 7874 would make it illegal for states to automatically mail ballots to all registered voters for federal elections. Voters would instead need to submit a request and sign a statement under penalty of perjury confirming they qualify. A defined list of eligible categories would determine who may request a mail ballot at all.
The bill affects voters in every state, with the greatest impact in states that currently mail ballots to all registered voters automatically, including Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii. Voters who do not qualify under the bill's listed categories would be required to vote in person.
Voters who currently receive a ballot without asking for one would need to take an extra step to request it and demonstrate they qualify. States would also need to update their election systems to comply with the new requirements if the bill becomes law.
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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 House Committee on House Administration.