Clay Higgins (R-LA)
Mail Ballot Integrity Act
A Republican bill with 10 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Mail Ballot Integrity Act prohibits States from sending unsolicited mail-in ballots for Federal elections. Under this bill, a voter must submit a written or electronic request and an affirmation under penalty of perjury to receive a ballot. The Act limits mail-in voting to specific groups, such as active duty military, students, clergy, and those with certain disabilities or specific age requirements. It also limits the ability of States to maintain permanent mail-in lists to only those who continue to meet the specific eligibility criteria. These changes would apply to Federal elections occurring on or after the date of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill explicitly includes those aged 65 or older as an eligible category for requesting mail-in ballots.
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill allows active duty military members and those with veterans disability benefits to meet eligibility criteria for mail-in ballots.
- Scored +3
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill provides specific criteria for individuals with disabilities to qualify for mail-in ballot requests.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
The bill restricts mail-in voting eligibility to specific groups, creating more barriers for voters who do not meet those criteria.
- Scored -4
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill introduces new requirements, such as a written request and affirmation under penalty of perjury, for receiving mail-in ballots.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Specific Eligibility Requirements: The bill provides clear categories for people who are eligible to request mail-in ballots, such as members of the uniformed services, students, clergy, and individuals aged 65 or older (Section 2(b)).
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Protection for Individuals with Disabilities: The bill allows individuals with disabilities to request ballots by providing documentation such as mobility impairment cards or Social Security disability benefits (Section 2(b)(2)(L)).
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Provisions for Temporary Absence: Individuals who expect to be temporarily absent from their county during early voting and on election day are eligible to request a ballot (Section 2(b)(2)(D)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Requirement of Written/Electronic Requests: Individuals can no longer receive unsolicited ballots and must instead submit a written or electronic request including an affirmation under penalty of perjury (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Restriction on Permanent Lists: States may only maintain permanent mail-in lists for voters who continue to meet the specific eligibility criteria outlined in the bill (Section 2(c)).
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Limited Eligibility for Mail-in Voting: Only those meeting specific criteria, such as being a student, clergy member, or certain incarcerated individuals, are eligible to request and receive a mail-in ballot (Section 2(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill provides specific criteria for individuals with disabilities to qualify for mail-in ballot requests. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes those aged 65 or older as an eligible category for requesting mail-in ballots. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill allows active duty military members and those with veterans disability benefits to meet eligibility criteria for mail-in ballots.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The bill restricts mail-in voting eligibility to specific groups, creating more barriers for voters who do not meet those criteria. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill introduces new requirements, such as a written request and affirmation under penalty of perjury, for receiving mail-in ballots.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill aims to increase election integrity by requiring voters to proactively request ballots rather than receiving them unsolicited.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Marlin StutzmanRepublican · Indiana
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
William TimmonsRepublican · South Carolina