# 119-hr-10699: Dropbox Access Act

119-hr-10699, Dropbox Access Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-22).

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- As of: 2026-10-22
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10699
- Congress: 119
- Title: Dropbox Access Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-22

## Summary

**This bill would amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require statewide provision of **secure, accessible absentee ballot drop boxes** in every county for federal elections.** It sets a 45-day availability window, a population-based minimum number of boxes, and rules for placement, disability and language access, and Tribal consultation. - Voters: People casting absentee ballots would get in-person drop boxes available from 45 days before the election until polls close. Each box must be clearly labeled and post instructions about what makes a ballot count. - County and local election officials: Counties must provide at least one drop box and larger counties must provide one box per 20,000 registered voters, rounded to the nearest whole number based on the count 90 days before the election. Boxes must be placed to ensure broad coverage and access to public transportation when possible. - Tribal communities and accessibility: States must consult Tribal leaders before siting boxes on Tribal lands and consider travel distance, road conditions, mail delivery, and other local factors. Drop boxes must meet accessibility rules for people with disabilities and for those with limited English proficiency under criteria the Attorney General may set.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Secure absentee drop boxes for voters: benefit, high. This bill would require drop boxes for voted absentee ballots in every county for Federal elections. States would have to provide secure, clearly labeled, in-person boxes. Boxes would be available from 45 days before the election until polls close in the county. Counties with 20,000 or more registe…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-10699 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10699)

## Related
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- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hres-1058: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implem…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1058)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10699 (as of 2026-10-22).