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S. 1887: Vote at Home Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-05-22
SponsorSen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
Cosponsors14
Latest action2025-05-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Last updated2026-07-30

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-22):

Vote at Home Act of 2025

This bill expands voting by mail in federal elections and provides for automatic voter registration through state motor vehicle authorities.

Specifically, the bill prohibits states from imposing additional conditions or requirements on the eligibility of individuals to cast ballots by mail in federal elections, except states may impose a deadline for requesting the ballot and related voting materials and for returning a ballot.

Further, states must mail ballots to individuals registered to vote in a federal election not later than two weeks before the election.

In addition, the U.S. Postal Service must carry ballots for federal elections expeditiously and free of postage.

Finally, the bill provides for automatic voter registration of individuals through state motor vehicle authorities.

Cosponsors (14)

NameParty / state
Maria Cantwell D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Jeff Merkley D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Richard Blumenthal D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Tammy Baldwin D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Chris Van Hollen D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Peter Welch D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Elizabeth Warren D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Cory A. Booker D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Brian Schatz D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Michael F. Bennet D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Edward J. Markey D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Sheldon Whitehouse D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22
Angela D. Alsobrooks D MD 2025-06-03
Mazie K. Hirono D HI 2025-06-09

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1887 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 1887?

S. 1887 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Vote at Home Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1887 are available on congress.gov.

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