110 HR 2142 IH: To amend title 39, United States Code, to allow absentee U.S. House of Representatives 2007-05-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
I 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2142 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 3, 2007 Mrs. Davis of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 39, United States Code, to allow absentee ballots in Federal elections to be mailed by voters free of postage.
1.
Mailing of absentee ballots in Federal elections
(a)
In general
Chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
3407.
Mailing of absentee ballots in Federal elections
(a)
In general
Except as provided in subsection (b), any individual casting an absentee ballot in any Federal election may mail such ballot free of postage to the appropriate election authority. Any envelope or other cover containing such ballot shall bear the words Absentee Ballot—No Postage Necessary, or words or other marking to that effect specified by the Postal Service, in the upper right-hand corner. (b)
Exception
This section shall not apply in the case of any mail matter transmitted under the provisions of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. (c)
Definition
For purposes of this section, the term Federal election means a general, special, primary, or runoff election held solely or in part for the purpose of electing any candidate for the office of President, Vice President, Presidential elector, or Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.
. (b)
Clerical amendment
The table of sections for chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the following: 3407. Mailing of absentee ballots in Federal elections. .
2.
Technical and conforming amendments
(a)
Amendments to title 39
Sections 2401(c) and 3627 of title 39, United States Code, are amended by striking 3406 and inserting 3407. (b)
Additional amendment
Section 505(c) of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (Public Law 109–435; 39 U.S.C. 1217 note) is amended by striking 3406 and inserting 3407.