HR 776 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Dropbox Access Act

Introduced 2021-02-03· Sponsored by Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.(2021-02-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Dropbox Access Act This bill requires each state to provide in each county secured drop boxes at which individuals may drop off their completed absentee ballots for federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires these drop boxes to be (1) available beginning 45 days before the election; (2) accessible to individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited proficiency in the English language; (3) accessible by public transit; (4) available during all hours of the day; and (5) located in all communities within the county, including rural communities and on tribal lands. States must also post the requirements for absentee ballots to be counted and tabulated in the election. Further, the bill outlines additional requirements that a state must meet in determining the number and location of drop boxes.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats