Vote by Mail Tracking Act

Plain-English Summary: Vote by Mail Tracking Act

What the Bill Does

The Vote by Mail Tracking Act would require the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide tracking capabilities for mail-in ballots. Under this bill, voters who choose to cast their ballots by mail would be able to monitor the status of their ballot — similar to how people track packages ordered online — so they can confirm it was received and processed by election officials.

Who It Affects

This bill would primarily affect voters who use mail-in or absentee ballots, as well as state and local election offices and the U.S. Postal Service. For everyday voters, it would offer greater peace of mind by letting them verify that their ballot arrived safely and on time. Election administrators would also have better tools to manage and confirm ballot delivery, and USPS would need to build out or expand its tracking infrastructure to support this system.

Where It Stands

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has moved through a committee review process and was approved to move forward by an overwhelming vote of 43 to 1, suggesting broad support at the committee level. It would still need to pass a full House vote, clear the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.