CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

DemocratBill · S. 4369· Senate(119-S-4369)

Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act

Rep. Padilla
Age: 53 years
California
Introduced
4/22/2026
Last activity
4/22/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sponsored by
Alex Padilla
Cosponsors
Democrat - 38Republican - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act is designed to repeal Executive Order 14399. This bill strips the force and effect of that executive order and prohibits the use of federal funds to implement it or any similar orders. It specifically prevents federal agencies from creating national voter registration or citizenship databases for federal elections. The act also restricts the Department of Commerce and the United States Postal Service from regulating or determining voter eligibility for mail-in and absentee ballots. Additionally, it prohibits the Department of Justice from using funds to compel states to produce voter registration lists.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+7

    The bill returns authority over election administration and voter list management to the states.

  • Does this protect the right to vote?+5

    The bill repeals an executive order intended to create citizenship databases that could disenfranchise voters.

  • Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+5

    The bill prevents federal interference with the regulation and delivery of mail-in and absentee ballots.

The opposite

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-3

    The bill restricts the sharing of statewide voter registration lists between federal agencies.

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-2

    The bill limits federal ability to use databases for citizenship verification which is often a component of border enforcement efforts.