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Mail Ballot Integrity Act

USA119th CongressHR-7874| House 
| Updated: 3/9/2026
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (10)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prevent states from distributing unsolicited mail-in ballots for federal elections. It mandates that a state or political subdivision may not send a mail-in ballot to any individual unless that individual has specifically requested it. Furthermore, to receive a mail-in ballot, an individual must submit a written or electronic request that includes an affirmation, under penalty of perjury, confirming they meet specific eligibility criteria. The bill outlines a narrow set of conditions under which a voter is eligible to request a mail-in ballot. These criteria include: active duty military personnel and their families students or professors residing outside their registered county those temporarily absent from their county during the voting period individuals with disabilities and voters aged 65 or older States are permitted to maintain lists of voters who previously qualified for mail-in ballots, but only if those voters continue to meet the established eligibility requirements.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • March 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Mail Ballot Integrity Act

USA119th CongressHR-7874| House 
| Updated: 3/9/2026
This bill aims to prevent states from distributing unsolicited mail-in ballots for federal elections. It mandates that a state or political subdivision may not send a mail-in ballot to any individual unless that individual has specifically requested it. Furthermore, to receive a mail-in ballot, an individual must submit a written or electronic request that includes an affirmation, under penalty of perjury, confirming they meet specific eligibility criteria. The bill outlines a narrow set of conditions under which a voter is eligible to request a mail-in ballot. These criteria include: active duty military personnel and their families students or professors residing outside their registered county those temporarily absent from their county during the voting period individuals with disabilities and voters aged 65 or older States are permitted to maintain lists of voters who previously qualified for mail-in ballots, but only if those voters continue to meet the established eligibility requirements.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • March 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (10)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted