Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB1887

Introduced
5/22/25  

Caption

Vote at Home Act of 2025

Impact

The legislation proposes that states must not impose additional requirements for voting by mail beyond deadlines for requesting and submitting ballots. Furthermore, it mandates that ballots should be mailed to registered voters at least two weeks before federal elections, ensuring that the voting materials are accessible for individuals with disabilities. By requiring states to streamline voter registration through motor vehicle authorities, the act aims to increase voter participation and reduce bureaucratic hurdles, particularly beneficial in large and rural jurisdictions where traditional polling methods are less feasible.

Summary

SB1887, titled the 'Vote at Home Act of 2025', aims to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to enhance voting accessibility and simplify voter registration. The bill seeks to allow all eligible voters to cast their ballots by mail for federal elections, addressing the disparities among states that currently permit mail-in voting to varying degrees. This initiative is particularly crucial for individuals with disabilities or those facing challenges in reaching polling places due to logistical issues such as long lines or transportation barriers.

Contention

One of the notable points of contention revolves around the security and integrity of mail-in voting, which opponents argue can lead to fraud, despite studies showing minimal risk. The bill also addresses the automatic registration of individuals who apply for driver’s licenses, which some critics claim could lead to further complexities or errors in voter rolls. Additionally, the legislation imposes protections against using automatic registration as a basis for immigration status inquiries, which raises concerns among certain lawmakers about maintaining the balance between accessibility and security in voting processes.

Companion Bills

US HB2847

Related Vote at Home Act of 2025

Previously Filed As

US SB700

Vote at Home Act of 2023

US HB1439

Vote at Home Act of 2023

US SB5151

Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2024 Voter Registration Efficiency Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2024 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2024 Democracy Restoration Act of 2024 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2024

US HB9727

Voter Empowerment Act of 2024 Voter Registration Efficiency Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2024 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2024 Democracy Restoration Act of 2024 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2024 Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2024

US SB3748

Accessible Voting Act of 2024

US HB4563

ACE Act End Zuckerbucks Act of 2023 Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act Don't Weaponize the IRS Act American Confidence in Elections Act

US HB7389

Accessible Voting Act of 2024

US HB10064

Military VOTE Act Military Voters Overseas Technical Enhancement Act

US HB8281

SAVE Act Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act

US HB4460

NO VOTE for Non-Citizens Act of 2023 Non-citizens: Outlawed from Voting in Our Trusted Elections Act of 2023

Similar Bills

US HB7389

Accessible Voting Act of 2024

US SB3748

Accessible Voting Act of 2024

US HB1165

Data Privacy Act of 2023

US HB7621

No Robot Bosses Act

US HB7162

401Kids Savings Account Act of 2024

US SB3716

401Kids Savings Account Act of 2024

US HB8818

American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act 2.0

US HB160

Restoring Faith in Elections ActThis bill establishes certain standards for voting, including voting by mail, in federal elections. It also establishes certain requirements for voter registration and maintenance of official lists of eligible voters.First, the bill establishes certain requirements for voting by mail in federal elections, including by requiring mail-in ballots to be received by the time the polls close on election day.Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful to possess or return a mail-in ballot completed by another person (commonly referred to as ballot harvesting), with exceptions. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.Further, the bill establishes certain requirements for reporting results of federal elections, including by requiring states to count all eligible ballots within 24 hours after the election.Next, the bill provides for the automatic registration of eligible voters. The Election Assistance Commission must make grants to states to implement these automatic voter registration programs.It also requires states and jurisdictions to use standards that apply equally to all methods of voting used in federal elections, including standards related to signature verification.Finally, the bill establishes the National Deconfliction Voting Database and Clearinghouse to serve as a database and clearinghouse for voter registration records and lists of eligible voters. Additionally, each state must certify that it has removed ineligible voters from the official list of eligible voters prior to the federal election.