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Protecting Mail-In Voting Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9812| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal aims to prevent the United States Postal Service from enacting certain regulatory changes concerning the transmission of mail-in or absentee ballots. It specifically stipulates that any new regulation issued by the USPS between the bill's enactment date and January 3, 2027, that modifies existing "Ballot Mail" standards will be without force or effect. The bill targets changes to the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual , particularly those that alter the effect, scope, or applicability of provisions related to Ballot Mail. This includes any attempt to impose additional requirements on either the sender or recipient of these crucial election materials. The measure is designed to ensure stability and predictability in the process of transmitting ballots during a critical electoral timeframe.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • July 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Protecting Mail-In Voting Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9812| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
This legislative proposal aims to prevent the United States Postal Service from enacting certain regulatory changes concerning the transmission of mail-in or absentee ballots. It specifically stipulates that any new regulation issued by the USPS between the bill's enactment date and January 3, 2027, that modifies existing "Ballot Mail" standards will be without force or effect. The bill targets changes to the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual , particularly those that alter the effect, scope, or applicability of provisions related to Ballot Mail. This includes any attempt to impose additional requirements on either the sender or recipient of these crucial election materials. The measure is designed to ensure stability and predictability in the process of transmitting ballots during a critical electoral timeframe.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • July 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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