Bill · H.R. 10699· House(119-HR-10699)
Dropbox Access Act
- Introduced
- 10/1/2026
- Last activity
- 10/1/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Mary Gay Scanlon
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Dropbox Access Act. It amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require states to provide secured drop boxes for voted absentee ballots in Federal elections. States must provide these drop boxes in each county starting 45 days before an election until the polls close. The bill sets rules for how many drop boxes a county must have based on the number of registered voters. It also requires the drop boxes to be accessible to individuals with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. Finally, the rules apply starting with the November 2026 general election.
Yes· 3 of 16
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+8
The legislation ensures widespread, 24/7 availability of secure drop boxes for a minimum of 45 days before an election.
Does this protect the right to vote?+7
The bill expands and protects voting access by requiring states to provide secured absentee ballot drop boxes for federal elections.
Does this make elections run better?+7
The legislation standardizes and secures the absentee ballot collection process across all counties for federal elections.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 305(a) requires each state to provide in-person, secured, and clearly labeled drop boxes for voted absentee ballots in every county. This gives people a safe and direct way to submit their ballots.
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Section 305(b) ensures drop boxes are available for a minimum period beginning 45 days before the election until the polls close. This gives voters plenty of time to drop off their ballots.
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Section 305(c) requires drop boxes to be accessible for individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited proficiency in the English language. This ensures that more people can cast their votes without facing unfair barriers.
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Section 305(e) states that drop box locations must be available on a non-discriminatory basis, accessible by public transportation to the greatest extent possible, available all hours of the day, and sufficiently available in rural communities and on Tribal lands. This helps make voting more convenient for people living in different types of areas.
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Section 305(f) requires state and local officials to consult with Tribal leaders and consider travel distances, road conditions, and transportation when placing drop boxes on Tribal lands. This respects Tribal communities and helps address unique local travel challenges.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+6Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Immigrants+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Urban Residents+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access+8Improves Voting Rights+7Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Racial Equity+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+7Increases Federal Power+4Improves Government Transparency+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California