States that allow ballot collection by unauthorized people would lose federal election funds.
This bill would stop federal money from going to states that let unauthorized people collect and turn in absentee ballots for others. This could affect how states run their elections and change how some voters return their ballots. However, family members, household members, and caregivers would still be allowed to help.
Today, states can use federal money for elections. This is true even if they allow people other than the voter or specific authorized individuals to collect and turn in absentee ballots. If this bill becomes law, states would lose federal election funds unless they pass a law banning the collection of ballots by unauthorized third parties. However, exceptions would be made for family, caregivers, and official mail handlers.
HR 7356 · 119th Congress · February 4, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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