S 5001·Federal·senate
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require ballots in elections for Federal office to be received by the close of the polls on the date of election.
In Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R)
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 15, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the 2002 Help America Vote Act so that any ballot cast in a federal election must be received by the time polls close on Election Day. It applies to all voters casting ballots for federal offices, ensuring that only ballots counted on the day of the election are valid. The goal is to create a uniform receipt deadline nationwide.
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