What does Preamble of Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To repeal an executive order relating to Federal elections, and for other purposes.' The bill's stated purpose is to repeal an executive order related to Federal elections.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act do?

This section outlines findings related to election administration and the authority of the Executive branch. It asserts that Congress and the States, not the President, have the power to regulate elections, citing Article 1, section 4 of the Constitution. The text references the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 as examples of bipartisan election legislation. It notes that absentee voting has a long history in the United States, dating back to the 19th century, and is now widely available. The section highlights the increasing use of mail-in voting, with over 48 million Americans using it in the 2024 general election. It emphasizes the role of the United States Postal Service in delivering ballots and its independence from presidential control. The text concludes that Executive Order 14399, issued by President Trump, exceeds executive authority and would disenfranchise voters.

What does REPEAL OF EXECUTIVE ORDER. of Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act do?

This section repeals Executive Order 14399. Federal funds may not be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out Executive Order 14399 or any similar order. The United States Postal Service is prohibited from using any funds, including those under sections 2003 or 2011 of title 39, United States Code, to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out Executive Order 14399 or any similar order.

What does PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN OTHER of Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act do?

This section prohibits the use of federal funds for creating or using national voter registration or citizenship databases for federal election purposes. It restricts the Department of Commerce and the United States Postal Service from using funds to regulate mail-in or absentee ballots or determine voter eligibility for mail-in ballots. The Department of Justice is prohibited from using federal funds to compel states to produce voter registration lists. Federal agencies are restricted from sharing statewide voter registration lists or conducting data matching activities with such lists. The terms 'agency' and 'system of records' are defined according to the Privacy Act of 1974.

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Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Alex Padilla (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill repeals Executive Order 14399 and prohibits federal funds from being used to implement or enforce it or any similar order.
The bill restricts federal agencies, including the Department of Commerce and the United States Postal Service, from regulating mail-in ballots or determining voter eligibility.
It prohibits the creation or use of national voter registration or citizenship databases for federal election purposes and restricts data sharing activities related to voter registration lists.

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