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HR 8441·Federal·house

Military VOTE Act

In CommitteeFiled Apr 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D)
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 22, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act so that states must accept the official military absentee voting postcard when it is sent by email or through an online portal. It also creates a grant program, up to $40 million, to help states build the systems needed. The changes aim to make it easier and faster for service members and overseas citizens to register and receive absentee ballots.

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