CEASE Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 2987

119th Congress

CEASE Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Apr 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert P. Bresnahan

Representative

Republican

PA-8

Cosponsors

81

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill aims to cease or end certain practices that the sponsors consider harmful or problematic. The CEASE Act establishes new restrictions or prohibitions to address the targeted issue and protect affected parties.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorRobert P. Bresnahan (R-PA)

Introduced4/24/2025

StatusReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entreprene

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CEASE Act of 2025

This bill aims to cease or end certain practices that the sponsors consider harmful or problematic. The CEASE Act establishes new restrictions or prohibitions to address the targeted issue and protect affected parties.

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This bill aims to cease or end certain practices that the sponsors consider harmful or problematic. The CEASE Act establishes new restrictions or prohibitions to address the targeted issue and protect affected parties.

Bill Number: 2987
Sponsor: Robert P. Bresnahan (R-PA)
Introduced: 4/24/2025
Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entreprene
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: CEASE Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2987
Sponsor: Robert P. Bresnahan (R-PA)
Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entreprene
Introduced: 4/24/2025
Summary: This bill aims to cease or end certain practices that the sponsors consider harmful or problematic. The CEASE Act establishes new restrictions or prohibitions to address the targeted issue and protect affected parties.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to cease or end certain practices that the sponsors consider harmful or problematic. The CEASE Act establishes new restrictions or prohibitions to address the targeted issue and protect affected parties.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Election Mail Act This bill addresses the delivery and processing of election mail for federal elections, including by establishing certain standards for mail-in ballots. Specifically, the bill requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to <ul> <li>ensure (to the maximum extent practicable) same-day processing of mail-in ballots,</li> <li>postmark each ballot,</li> <li>carry election mail (e.g., voter registration applications and mail-in ballots) as first-class mail that is free of postage, </li> <li>appoint an election mail coordinator at each area office and district office, and</li> <li>consult annually with Indian tribes regarding barriers to voting for eligible voters living on Indian lands.</li> </ul> The bill prohibits the USPS, within 120 days of a federal election, from making any operational change that would restrict the prompt and reliable delivery of election mail. Each state and jurisdiction must provide with each mail-in ballot a return envelope with an intelligent mail barcode. This requirement does not apply to a state or jurisdiction that uses an alternative system that enables voters to track the ballot through the mail. The bill requires election officials to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by election day and arrive within seven days after the election.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes new restrictions on targeted practices
Creates protections for affected individuals
Prohibits activities deemed harmful by sponsors
Sets enforcement mechanisms for violations
Part of broader regulatory reform effort

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The specific protections would depend on the targeted practices, but CEASE Acts typically aim to stop harmful activities through prohibition and enforcement. Those engaging in the targeted behavior would face new restrictions and potential penalties.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2987, 119th Congress (2025). "CEASE Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2987

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