Same-day processing of absentee ballots

(a) In general Chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3407. Same-day processing of ballots (a) In general The Postal Service shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that any ballot carried by the Postal Service is processed by and cleared from any postal facility or post office on the same day that the ballot is received by that postal facility or post office. (b) Definitions As used in this section— (1) the term ballot means any ballot transmitted by a voter by mail in an election for Federal office, but does not include any ballot covered by section 3406; and (2) the term election for Federal office means a general, special, primary, or runoff election for the office of President or Vice President, or of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.. (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Chapter heading The heading for chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking Armed Forces and Free Postage and inserting Armed Forces; Free Postage; Election Mail. (2) Table of chapters The table of chapters for part IV of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to chapter 34 and inserting the following: 34. Armed Forces; Free Postage; Election Mail 3401. (3) Table of sections The table of sections for chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3407. Same-day processing of ballots.. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to absentee ballots relating to an election for Federal office occurring on or after the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.