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HR 5658 - Vote by Mail Tracking Act - National Key Vote

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Title: Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires mail-in ballots contain a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) barcode that enables tracking of each individual ballot, satisfy USPS requirements for ballot envelope design and machinable letters, and include the official election mail logo.

Highlights:

  • Requires mail-in ballots contain the following, including (Sec. 2):

    • A U.S. Postal Service (USPS) barcode that enables tracking of each individual ballot, 

    • Satisfy USPS requirements for ballot envelope design and machinable letters; and

    • Include the official election mail logo.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the President (Sec. 2).

NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS

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