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- S.1231
S.1231: Vote By Mail Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (18 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 25, 2017
Bill Summary
Vote by Mail Act of 2017 This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |