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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 11, 2021Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 237

Vote at Home Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 11, 2021)

Vote at Home Act of 2021

This bill expands voting by mail in federal elections and provides for automatic voter registration through state motor vehicle authorities.

Specifically, the bill prohibits states from imposing additional conditions or requirements on the eligibility of individuals to cast ballots by mail in federal elections, except states may impose a deadline for requesting and returning a ballot.

Further, states must mail ballots to individuals registered to vote in a federal election not later than two weeks before the election.

In addition, the U.S. Postal Service must carry ballots for federal elections expeditiously and free of postage.

Finally, the bill provides for automatic voter registration of individuals through state motor vehicle authorities.

What just happenedJan 11, 2021

Referred 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.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3](D-OR)Sponsor
18 cosponsors18 D
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  1. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred 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.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  2. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred 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.

    Committee on House Administration
  3. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Vote at Home Act of 2021 — Informed