Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 738

119th Congress

Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Danny K. Davis

Representative

Democratic

IL-7

Cosponsors

14

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill prohibits states from imposing additional conditions or requirements on voters who wish to cast mail-in ballots in federal elections. States may only set deadlines for requesting and returning ballots. Voters must be given notice and opportunity to fix problems with their mailed ballots.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill prohibits states from imposing additional conditions or requirements on voters who wish to cast mail-in ballots in federal elections. States may only set deadlines for requesting and returning ballots. Voters must be given notice and opportunity to fix problems with their mailed ballots.

Last updated: 1/6/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025This bill expands voting by mail in federal elections.Specifically, the bill prohibits states from imposing on eligible voters additional conditions or requirements to cast ballots by mail in federal elections, except states may impose a deadline for requesting the ballot and related voting materials and for returning a ballot.The bill also requires states to provide individuals with notice and opportunity to cure discrepancies or defects with their absentee or mail-in ballots.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits state restrictions on mail-in voting for federal elections
States may only set request and return deadlines
Requires notice and cure process for ballot defects
Expands mail-in voting access nationwide
Applies to all federal elections

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

All eligible voters would have the right to vote by mail in federal elections without meeting additional state requirements. Voters whose mail ballots have problems would receive notice and a chance to fix issues before their vote is rejected.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Postal service

State and local government operations

Voting rights

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

738, 119th Congress (2025). "Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-738