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H.R. 5658 (118th)

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

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Introduced

21 September 2023

Last action

19 November 2024 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Jake LaTurner, Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Mary Peltola, Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Lisa McClain, Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]

Subjects

Postal service

Source updated

27 May 2025

Postal service

Summary

Vote by Mail Tracking Act This bill requires mail-in ballots to (1) contain a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) barcode that enables tracking of each individual ballot, (2) satisfy USPS requirements for ballot envelope design and machinable letters, and (3) include the official election mail logo.

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Timeline

  1. 21 September 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 September 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 September 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 2024

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 February 2024

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 November 2024

    Floor

    Mr. Fry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 November 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5658.

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 November 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 November 2024

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 6 (Roll no. 467). (text: CR H6033)

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 November 2024

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 6 (Roll no. 467). (text: CR H6033)

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 November 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6033-6034)

    Source: Floor

  12. 18 November 2024

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 November 2024

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

18 November 2024 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 396 · No 6 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 30

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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