Restoring Faith in Elections Act

The Restoring Faith in Elections Act (H.R. 156) proposes a set of national standards for federal elections aimed at streamlining voter registration and standardizing how ballots are handled. If passed, the bill would require states to implement automatic voter registration for eligible citizens and mandate that all mail-in ballots be received by the time polls close on Election Day.

For voters, the bill would prohibit "ballot harvesting" by making it illegal for individuals to possess or return someone else’s completed ballot, with certain exceptions for family members or caregivers. Additionally, the legislation seeks to speed up election results by requiring states to count all eligible ballots within 24 hours of the election and establishes a national database to help states keep voter registration lists accurate and up to date.