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Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025

HR 738 · In committee · last action January 24, 2025

<p><strong>Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill expands voting by mail in federal elections.</p><p>Specifically, the bill prohibits states from imposing on eligible voters additional conditions or requirements 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.</p><p>The bill also requires states to provide individuals with notice and opportunity to cure discrepancies or defects with their absentee or mail-in ballots.</p>

Sponsor

Andrea Salinas (D-OR)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill expands voting by mail in federal elections.</p><p>Specifically, the bill prohibits states from imposing on eligible voters additional conditions or requirements 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.</p><p>The bill also requires states to provide individuals with notice and opportunity to cure discrepancies or defects with their absentee or mail-in ballots.</p>