Preventing Ballot Drop Box and Mail Fraud Act

HR 7960, the Preventing Ballot Drop Box and Mail Fraud Act, enhances penalties for individuals who knowingly transmit materially false or fraudulent ballots through official drop boxes or mail systems in federal elections. It adds a provision allowing imprisonment of up to 20 years plus one additional year per ballot, along with fines, for such offenses. The bill also requires the Attorney General to establish a 30-day reporting system (including a hotline and online portal) for incidents involving fraudulent ballot transmission. Additionally, it mandates courts to notify state election officials when individuals are excused from jury duty due to noncitizenship, to help maintain accurate voter registration lists.