House Bill 8754
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Dropbox Access Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8754
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Dropbox Access Act of 2020
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; (3) accessible by public transit; and (4) located in urban, suburban, and rural communities within the county and on tribal lands.
Further, the bill outlines additional requirements that a state must meet in determining the number and location of drop boxes.
November 16, 2020
11/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
11/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:17 PM