Meuser Introduces Bill to Stop Mail-In Voter Fraud

Press Release

Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) introduced the Stop Mail-In Voter Fraud Act, legislation aimed at protecting the integrity of elections in response to the adoption of new forms of voting during the coronavirus crisis and known abuses of mail-in voting methods:

"The integrity of elections should be of the utmost importance to every American. Shocking examples of mail-in voter fraud, coupled with the adoption of new forms of voting in recent months, make it imperative for Congress to send a message of zero-tolerance for those who try to tamper with votes." said Rep. Meuser. "Submitting a fraudulent vote is, literally, stealing a vote. Additionally, a fraudulent vote cancels out a legitimate vote cast by a law-abiding citizen, effectively suppressing that legitimate vote. The Stop Mail-In Voter Fraud Act sends a clear warning to anyone thinking of tampering with mail-in ballots that they will be subject to significant penalties, possibly including jail time."

About the Stop Mail-In Voter Fraud Act:

Increases penalties for mail fraud, using fictitious names or addresses on a ballot, or the transmission of fraudulent ballots.
These heightened penalties are targeted at those who "execute a scheme or artifice involving multiple ballots."

Directs the Attorney General to establish a reporting system on mail-in voter fraud.
Establishes a toll-free hotline and a confidential online portal.

Requires reporting on individuals recused from jury service on grounds of noncitizenship.
If an individual is selected for jury duty and then found to be a noncitizen, the court must notify the State's chief election official and the Attorney General.
To read the bill, click HERE

Examples of Recent Fraud:

Philadelphia, PA: In July 2020, former Congressman Michael "Ozzie" Myers was indicted for interfering on behalf of candidates for whom he served as a consultant. Myers paid a South Philadelphia judge of elections to fraudulently add votes for candidates who had hired him for their races from 2014 to 2016.

Dry Fork, WV : In April 2020, Thomas Cooper, a contracted mail carrier for USPS, admitted to altering the political party preference on primary ballot requests.

Paterson, NJ: In May 2020, 3,274 ballots were invalidated in the City Council election, totaling 20% of all ballots cast. Among the reasons for disqualification are non-matching signatures, flawed information provided on the envelope, and that some ballots were found bundled with hundreds of other ballots in a mailbox.

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