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Vote by Mail Tracking Act

USA119th CongressHR-7265| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (27)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Vote by Mail Tracking Act" proposes to amend title 39 of the United States Code by establishing new requirements for mail-in ballot envelopes used in federal elections, beginning in 2026. This legislation mandates that any government entity providing ballot envelopes for mail delivery must ensure they incorporate a Postal Service barcode or similar marking, enabling the tracking of each individual ballot. Furthermore, these envelopes must adhere to specific design and machineability standards promulgated by the Postal Service and prominently feature the Official Election Mail Logo . The Postmaster General is directed to furnish relevant information and tools to government entities by June 1 each calendar year to facilitate compliance with these new tracking and design specifications. This measure aims to enhance the transparency and security of the mail-in ballot process, with an exemption for Federal write-in absentee ballots.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1307
Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5658
Vote by Mail Tracking Act
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 4, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 4, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1307
    Vote by Mail Tracking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5658
    Vote by Mail Tracking Act


  • January 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • February 4, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 4, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.

Government Operations and Politics

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

USA119th CongressHR-7265| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
The "Vote by Mail Tracking Act" proposes to amend title 39 of the United States Code by establishing new requirements for mail-in ballot envelopes used in federal elections, beginning in 2026. This legislation mandates that any government entity providing ballot envelopes for mail delivery must ensure they incorporate a Postal Service barcode or similar marking, enabling the tracking of each individual ballot. Furthermore, these envelopes must adhere to specific design and machineability standards promulgated by the Postal Service and prominently feature the Official Election Mail Logo . The Postmaster General is directed to furnish relevant information and tools to government entities by June 1 each calendar year to facilitate compliance with these new tracking and design specifications. This measure aims to enhance the transparency and security of the mail-in ballot process, with an exemption for Federal write-in absentee ballots.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1307
Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5658
Vote by Mail Tracking Act
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 4, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 4, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1307
    Vote by Mail Tracking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5658
    Vote by Mail Tracking Act


  • January 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • February 4, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 4, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (27)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted