Contact Congress about H.R. 7356: To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.
States would have to limit who can return someone else’s mail ballot to use federal election funds. The bill allows election workers, mail carriers, family, household members, and certain caregivers to help.
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To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Latest action on H.R. 7356: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects voters who need help returning a mail ballot and states that receive federal money to run elections. It could also affect election offices, caregivers, delivery workers, campaigns, community groups, neighbors, and volunteers who help with ballot return today.
Why this matters: This bill could change who can help voters return mail ballots. Supporters may see it as a way to keep tighter control over ballots after voters fill them out. Critics may see it as a barrier for voters who depend on trusted help. The real effect would depend on current state law and how each state responds.
Key provisions in H.R. 7356
- States could lose access to federal election money if they allow broad ballot collection. To use those funds for federal elections, a state would need a law banning most people from collecting and returning someone else’s mail ballot.
- Four main groups could still collect and return ballots. These are election officials, postal and commercial delivery workers, other lawful mail handlers, and the voter’s family, household members, or caregivers.
- The bill spells out who counts as a caregiver, family member, or household member. It covers family ties by blood, marriage, adoption, or legal guardianship, people who share a home, and care in certain facilities.
- The bill focuses on ballots mailed to another person. It deals with absentee and mail-in voting, not voting in person at a polling place.
- The bill uses federal money as leverage. It does not directly rewrite state election laws, but it affects whether states may use federal funds for election work.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 7356
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 7356
- What is H.R. 7356?
- States would have to limit who can return someone else’s mail ballot to use federal election funds. The bill allows election workers, mail carriers, family, household members, and certain caregivers to help.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 7356?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 7356?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 7356 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
