Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D)
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
Feb 4, 2026
Summary
The Vote by Mail Tracking Act amends the postal code to make a barcode mandatory on every ballot envelope sent through the mail. It applies to all federal elections beginning in 2026, with the Postal Service providing the needed tools and design standards. The goal is to let voters and officials follow each ballot’s journey through the mail system.
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