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H.R. 2974 (97th)

A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that absentee ballots and certain other voting materials pertaining to absentee ballots may be mailed free of postage.

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Introduced

1 April 1981

Last action

20 October 1981 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Received From Postal Service.

Sponsors

Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Rep. Erdahl, Arlen [R-MN-1], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Hiler, John Patrick [R-IN-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1]

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Summary

Authorizes any State or local government election agency to send free of postage: (1) absentee ballots; (2) voting instructions pertaining to such ballots; and (3) envelopes for returning ballots. Permits any person casting an absentee ballot to return it to the agency postage-free. Provides that this Act shall not apply to mail transmitted under the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 or the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act of 1975.

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Timeline

  1. 1 April 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 April 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 April 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 April 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 April 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, Postal Service.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 October 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From Postal Service.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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