House bill · H.R. 10276 (119th Congress)
Ballots by Election Day Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Laurel M. Lee (U.S. Representative, FL-15, Republican)
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Summary
This bill would require all ballots in federal elections to be received by the close of polls on election day, with exceptions for uniformed services and overseas voters, applying from 2027 onward.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on House Administration · U.S. House of Representatives
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Related bills
- S. 5001A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require ballots in elections for Federal office to be received by the close of the polls on the date of election.Identical bill
- S. 5355A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to provide a deadline for the receipt of ballots in elections for Federal office.Related bill
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Full history
- Sep 3, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Sep 3, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Sep 3, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
U.S. House of Representatives
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