The order further proposes that USPS not transmit mail-in or absentee ballots from individuals unless they are enrolled through the state-specific participation system outlined in the regulations. States would also be permitted to update and supplement these lists as elections approach. Beyond ballot tracking, the order directs the Department of Justice to prioritize investigations into election-related offenses, including instances in which ballots are issued to individuals who are not legally eligible to vote in federal elections. The Attorney General is instructed to focus enforcement efforts on violations involving election administration, ballot distribution, and fraudulent voting activity.
The USPS would also be required to coordinate with the Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the Department of Justice regarding suspected unlawful use of the mail involving federal election materials. According to the order, these partnerships are intended to improve oversight and facilitate investigations when potential violations occur.
