Protecting Mail-In Voting Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.R. 9812, the "Protecting Mail-In Voting Act of 2026," would prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from changing its regulations about how mail-in and absentee ballots are handled. Specifically, any new USPS regulations issued after the bill becomes law and before January 3, 2027, that would alter the existing rules for "Ballot Mail" would be invalid. This includes regulations that add new requirements for people sending or receiving these ballots.
The bill affects individuals who use mail-in or absentee ballots for elections and the USPS's ability to modify its mail handling standards for such ballots. The intention is to maintain the current postal rules for ballot transmission during a specified period.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 21, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As of its introduction, it has not advanced further in the legislative process.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9812 do?
- H.R. 9812, the "Protecting Mail-In Voting Act of 2026," would prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from changing its regulations about how mail-in and absentee ballots are handled. Specifically, any new USPS regulations issued after the bill becomes law and before January 3, 2027, that would alter the existing rules for "Ballot Mail" would be invalid. This includes regulations that add new requirements for people sending or receiving these ballots. The bill affects individuals who use mail-in or absentee ballots for elections and the USPS's ability to modify its mail handling standards for such ballots. The intention is to maintain the current postal rules for ballot transmission during a specified period. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 21, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As of its introduction, it has not advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 9812 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9812. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9812?
- H.R. 9812 was sponsored by Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9812?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (21 Jul 2026).
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