Ballots by Election Day Act
Summary
The Ballots by Election Day Act (S5001) is an early-stage bill that would require all federal election ballots to be received by poll close on election day, with exceptions for military and overseas voters. It has no direct market impact as it does not authorize or appropriate any funding, and it is at the earliest legislative stage—referred to committee with zero cosponsors.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.S5001 is a procedural election administration bill with zero cosponsors and no funding authorization.
- 2.The bill is at the earliest legislative stage (referred to committee) with no scheduled hearings or markups.
- 3.No publicly traded companies are directly affected by this legislation.
- 4.The bill's effective date of 2027 means any potential indirect effects on election-related services are years away and highly uncertain.
Market Implications
No market implications. This bill does not affect any publicly traded company or sector. It is a procedural election administration bill with no financial or regulatory impact on markets.
Full Analysis
Senator Moody (R-FL) introduced S5001 on July 15, 2026, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to mandate that all ballots for federal elections (including absentee and mail-in) must be received by the time polls close on election day, effective for elections starting in 2027. It exempts uniformed services and overseas voters. The bill has no cosponsors and is at the earliest stage of the legislative process. It does not authorize or appropriate any federal funds, nor does it impose any compliance costs on private companies. The bill's policy area is Government Operations and Politics, and it has no direct connection to any publicly traded company or market sector. Given its procedural status and lack of financial implications, the market impact is negligible.
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