Protecting Mail-In Voting Act of 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.