Bill · H.R. 7265· House(119-HR-7265)

Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Age: 78 years

Maryland

Introduced: 1/27/2026
Last activity: 2/4/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
Sponsored by: Kweisi Mfume
Cosponsors: - 29 - 4

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Vote by Mail Tracking Act'', aims to amend title 39 of the United States Code. It requires government entities to use specific standards when providing ballot envelopes for mail delivery. Specifically, these envelopes must include a Postal Service barcode to enable the tracking of individual ballots. Additionally, the envelopes must meet design and machineable letter requirements set by the Postal Service and include an Official Election Mail Logo. This mandate applies to Federal elections occurring in 2026 and any following years, though it excludes certain Federal write-in absentee ballots.

Yes

Does this make elections run better?+6
Standardizing ballot envelopes with tracking technology enhances the integrity and efficiency of the mail-in voting process.
Does this protect the right to vote?+5
The mandate for barcodes on ballot envelopes enables individual tracking of ballots to ensure they are received.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+5
The bill improves the ability to monitor ballot progress through specific USPS barcode requirements.