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Bill118th CongressFiled Mar 8, 2023Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1439

Vote at Home Act of 2023

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 8, 2023)

Vote at Home Act of 2023

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 the ballot and related voting materials and for 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 happenedMar 8, 2023

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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
23 cosponsors23 D
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  1. Mar 8, 2023IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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 Government Reform Committee
  2. Mar 8, 2023IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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. Mar 8, 2023IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E193)

  4. Mar 8, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Mar 8, 2023IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House