Dear Constituent,

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and I believe we must doggedly protect every step of the voting process. 

That is why I co-led the bipartisan Vote by Mail Tracking Act with Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC), Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) to increase transparency of mail-in ballots. The Vote by Mail Tracking Act requires mail-in ballots to include tracking barcodes and an official logo to certify authenticity.

The Vote by Mail Tracking Act would help voters track their ballots and give voters greater confidence that their vote was counted. Under this bill, each mail-in ballot envelope must: contain a United States Postal Service (USPS) barcode, meet USPS design requirements and standards for machinable letters, and include an Official Election Mail logo.

This common-sense legislation adds another safeguard to the increasingly efficient and effective mail-in balloting process. I am proud to co-lead this legislation which will help ensure mail-in ballots are properly delivered and counted in future elections. 

Sincerely,

Kweisi Mfume
Member of Congress