To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.

House Bill

H.R. 7356

119th Congress

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Edwards

R - NC

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would cut off federal election funding to any state that allows 'ballot harvesting'—the practice of letting someone other than a voter or mail carrier deliver their completed ballot. States would have to choose between receiving federal money for election administration or allowing community organizations, campaign volunteers, and family members to collect and submit ballots on behalf of voters.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Introduced2/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.

This bill would cut off federal election funding to any state that allows 'ballot harvesting'—the practice of letting someone other than a voter or mail carrier deliver their completed ballot. States would have to choose between receiving federal money for ele

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This bill would cut off federal election funding to any state that allows 'ballot harvesting'—the practice of letting someone other than a voter or mail carrier deliver their completed ballot. States would have to choose between receiving federal money for election administration or allowing community organizations, campaign volunteers, and family members to collect and submit ballots on behalf of voters.

Bill Number: 7356
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.
Bill Number: 7356
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Summary: This bill would cut off federal election funding to any state that allows 'ballot harvesting'—the practice of letting someone other than a voter or mail carrier deliver their completed ballot. States would have to choose between receiving federal money for election administration or allowing communi

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would cut off federal election funding to any state that allows 'ballot harvesting'—the practice of letting someone other than a voter or mail carrier deliver their completed ballot. States would have to choose between receiving federal money for election administration or allowing community organizations, campaign volunteers, and family members to collect and submit ballots on behalf of voters.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

States that permit third parties to collect and deliver voters' ballots would lose all federal funding for election administration
Currently, about half of U.S. states allow some form of ballot collection by designated individuals or organizations, with varying restrictions
Federal election funds help pay for voting equipment, poll worker training, voter registration systems, and accessibility improvements for voters with disabilities
Supporters argue this protects election integrity by preventing potential fraud; critics say it would make voting harder for elderly, disabled, and rural voters who rely on others to deliver their ballots
The bill has no cosponsors and faces an uncertain path in a divided Congress

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would primarily affect voters who cannot easily mail or drop off their own ballots—including elderly residents in nursing homes, people with disabilities, rural voters far from mailboxes or drop-off locations, and communities that rely on get-out-the-vote organizations. States would face difficult budget decisions about whether to maintain ballot collection programs or accept federal funding that supports overall election infrastructure, potentially affecting poll worker availability, voting equipment upgrades, and accessibility services for all voters.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7356, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7356

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