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H.R. 4773 (96th)

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

12 July 1979

Last action

12 July 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Sponsors

Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Erdahl, Arlen [R-MN-1], Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Lederer, Raymond F. [D-PA-3], Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20]

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6 February 2024

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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. Stipulates 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. 12 July 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 July 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 July 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

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