Vote at Home Act of 2025
Vote at Home Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Vote at Home Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Vote at Home Act of 2025 would make it easier for Americans to vote by mail in federal elections and expand voter registration. If passed, the bill would prevent states from adding restrictions to mail-in voting (though states could still set deadlines for requesting and returning ballots). It would require states to send ballots to registered voters at least two weeks before elections, and it would make the U.S. Postal Service deliver election ballots for free and as a priority.
Additionally, the bill would set up automatic voter registration when people interact with state motor vehicle departments (like getting a driver's license). **Who It Affects** This legislation would affect all voters in federal elections across the country, as well as state election officials who administer voting systems. It would also impact the U.S. Postal Service's operations. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee (S 1887 in the Senate), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon.
CRS Official Summary
Vote at Home Act of 2025This bill expands voting by mail in federal elections and provides for automatic voter registration through state motor vehicle authorities.Specifically, the bill prohibits states from imposing additional conditions or requirements on the eligibility of individuals 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.Further, states must mail ballots to individuals registered to vote in a federal election not later than two weeks before the election.In addition, the U.S. Postal Service must carry ballots for federal elections expeditiously and free of postage.Finally, the bill provides for automatic voter registration of individuals through state motor vehicle authorities.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.