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H.R. 738 · 119TH CONGRESS
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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025
This bill expands voting by mail in federal elections.
Specifically, the bill prohibits states from imposing on eligible voters additional conditions or requirements to cast ballots by mail in federal elections, except states may impose a deadline for requesting the ballot and related voting materials and for returning a ballot.
The bill also requires states to provide individuals with notice and opportunity to cure discrepancies or defects with their absentee or mail-in ballots.
Written by the Congressional Research Service for this version of the bill. Later versions may differ. Read at Congress.gov.