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H.R. 2847119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 10, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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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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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.
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.
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.
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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 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.