Bills · HR 7874
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7874Government Operations and Politics
Mail Ballot Integrity Act
INTRO MAR 9· LAST ACTION MAR 9
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would fundamentally change how many Americans participate in federal elections, particularly those who rely on mail-in voting. For states that currently offer widespread mail-in voting, this would represent a significant shift, likely requiring many voters to vote in person or making it more difficult for them to cast a ballot if they don't meet the new, stricter mail-in eligibility requirements.
If this bill becomes law, voter turnout could be impacted, as some voters might find it harder to vote by mail. If it doesn't become law, states would continue to have the flexibility to set their own rules for mail-in voting, including universal mail ballot distribution or no-excuse absentee voting. This bill is part of a broader national debate concerning election security versus voter access and the role of federal government in state election administration.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits states and their political subdivisions from sending mail-in ballots for federal elections to individuals who have not specifically requested one.
This would end universal mail ballot systems in states that currently employ them for federal elections.
PROVISION 02
Requires voters to submit a written or electronic request for a mail-in ballot that includes an affirmation, under penalty of perjury, that they meet specific eligibility criteria.
This adds a mandatory step and legal accountability for all mail ballot requests.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a strict list of eligibility criteria for requesting a mail-in ballot, including military personnel, students away from home, those temporarily absent, people with specific disabilities, or individuals 65 years or older.
This significantly restricts who can vote by mail, moving away from 'no-excuse' absentee voting for federal elections.
PROVISION 04
Prevents states from maintaining permanent or automatic mail-in voter lists for those who do not continually meet the established eligibility criteria.
This ensures that only currently eligible voters can remain on any state mail-in ballot list.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
39
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 10 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 9
Introduced in House
MAR 9
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7874
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 9, 2026
Last actionMar 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026
House BillHR 7874Government Operations and Politics
Mail Ballot Integrity Act
INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 9, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
