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US HB7356

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits federal funds from being used for election administration in states that permit third-party collection and transmission of mailed ballots ("ballot harvesting")
  • Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require states to ban ballot harvesting as a condition for receiving federal election funds
  • Exempts election officials, USPS employees, commercial carriers, and other authorized mail collectors from the prohibition while performing official duties
  • Permits family members, household members, and caregivers to collect and transmit ballots on behalf of voters
  • Defines "caregiver" broadly to include individuals providing medical or health care assistance in residences, nursing facilities, hospices, assisted living centers, and adult foster care homes

Legislative Description

No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Administration2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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