H.R. 2847 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Apr 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMakes mail voting easier in federal elections
The bill expands voting by mail for federal elections by limiting the requirements states can place on mail voting. States would still be able to set deadlines for requesting and returning ballots, but couldn't add other eligibility restrictions. The bill also requires states to send ballots at least two weeks before Election Day and has the U.S. Postal Service deliver ballots for free and quickly. Additionally, it creates automatic voter registration when people interact with state motor vehicle authorities.
How it affects you
If you're registered to vote, this could make it easier to vote by mail in federal elections since states would have fewer restrictions on who can use mail voting. You might also be automatically registered to vote if you get a driver's license or renew one at your state's motor vehicle office, rather than having to register separately.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 10, 2025)
Vote at Home Act of 2025
This 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2847
A BILL
Vote at Home Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Val T. Hoyle (D-OR-4) · Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 10, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”