HR 5658
118th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Postal service
Vote by Mail Tracking Act
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 18, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 6 (Roll no. 467). (text: CR H6033)
Nov 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6071-6072)
Nov 18, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6033-6034)
Nov 18, 2024
Mr. Fry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5658.
Feb 6, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Feb 6, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Sep 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2024 | House · vote #467 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 396–6 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Vote by Mail Tracking Act
This bill requires mail-in ballots to (1) contain a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) barcode that enables tracking of each individual ballot, (2) satisfy USPS requirements for ballot envelope design and machinable letters, and (3) include the official election mail logo.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
19
R
Comer, James
R
McClain, Lisa C.
D
Raskin, Jamie
D
Schiff, Adam B.
R
Biggs, Andy
Peltola, Mary
R
Bacon, Don
D
Lynch, Stephen F.
LaTurner, Jake
D
Nadler, Jerrold
R
Burchett, Tim
D
Williams, Nikema
R
Ciscomani, Juan
D
Connolly, Gerald E.
R
Donalds, Byron
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
R
Mace, Nancy
D
Mfume, Kweisi
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5658: Vote by Mail Tracking Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5658/
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