Protecting Mail-In Voting Act of 2026
To prohibit certain modifications to United States Postal Service regulations related to the transmission of mail-in or absentee ballots for elections, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9812, aims to stop certain changes to U.S. Postal Service rules about how mail-in and absentee ballots are sent for elections. It was introduced by Seth Moulton, a Democrat, and is currently in its first stage of being reviewed in the House. The bill has been sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for further examination.
If passed, this bill would affect anyone who votes by mail, ensuring that specific changes to postal regulations do not disrupt the process of sending and receiving mail-in and absentee ballots. This could include voters who rely on mail-in ballots due to their work schedule, distance from polling places, or other reasons.
As of now, the bill is in its early stages. It was introduced and referred to the appropriate committee on July 21, 2026. The committee will now review and possibly make recommendations for the bill to proceed to a vote in the full House.
