Browse Arkansas Code titles and sections
39 U.S.C. § 3406 — Balloting materials under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
**(a)** Balloting materials under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (individually or in bulk)—
(1) shall be carried expeditiously and free of postage; and
(2) may be mailed at a post office established outside the United States under [section 406 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title39-section406&num=0&edition=prelim), unless such mailing is prohibited by treaty or other international agreement of the United States.
**(b)** As used in this section, the term “balloting materials” has the meaning given that term in section 107 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 39 U.S.C. § 3406
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. A text match is a research starting point; applicability is not established.
Original supplied file — preserved unchanged
Download original Markdown file
File SHA-256: f885c3d50fcea46508ac87dc8131f0d53cb8844e8637d25132cca752317b27b7. The original may include catalog metadata, neighboring provisions, or embedded records outside this collection's scope. Search shows only the selected federal record. Historical editions and unverified snapshots are not a statement of current law.
Authority boundary: historical or unconfirmed source not current law verified.
Open the recorded source website ↗
Record provenance
Stable record: federal_law:legal_authorities:record_usc_6a5ce3dcaec6b77ebf5d8124
Source file: Laws/federal/codes/united-states-code/title-39/section-3406-balloting-materials-under-the-uniformed-and-overseas-citizens-absentee-v--3f3f9f9c74.md
Pages: Not recorded – Not recorded
Passage SHA-256: 0e5d0da76b08f400ed2847b7e2fef5b2f3833f0c954c308f440dc9b67687d755
Source location: Title 39, Chapter 34, § 3406; chapter-034-armed-forces-and-free-postage.md
Stored source content
**(a)** Balloting materials under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (individually or in bulk)—
(1) shall be carried expeditiously and free of postage; and
(2) may be mailed at a post office established outside the United States under [section 406 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title39-section406&num=0&edition=prelim), unless such mailing is prohibited by treaty or other international agreement of the United States.
**(b)** As used in this section, the term “balloting materials” has the meaning given that term in section 107 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Cross-references
Connections may be documented source relationships, shared citations or nearby passages. Each explains its basis; a connection alone does not establish applicability to your situation.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
**(a)** The Postal Service may establish branch post offices at camps, posts, bases, or stations of the Armed Forces and at defense or other strategic installations.
**(b)** The Secretaries of Defense and Transportation shall make arrangements with the Postal Service to perform postal services through personnel designated by them at or through branch post offices established under subsection (a) of this section.
**(c)**
(1) The Secretary of Defense shall authorize the use of a post office established under subsection (a) in a location outside the United States by citizens of the United States—
(A) who—
(i) are employed by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and
(ii) perform functions in support of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
(B) if the Secretary makes a written determination that such use is—
(i) in the best interests of the Department of Defense; and
(ii) otherwise authorized by applicable host nation law or agreement.
(2) No funds may be obligated or expended to establish, maintain, or expand a post office established under subsection (a) for the purpose of use described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 39 U.S.C. § 406
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
As used in this chapter, the term—
(1) “absent uniformed services voter” means—
(A) a member of a uniformed service on active duty who, by reason of such active duty, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote;
(B) a member of the merchant marine who, by reason of service in the merchant marine, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote; and
(C) a spouse or dependent of a member referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from the place of residence where the spouse or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote;
(2) “balloting materials” means official post card forms (prescribed under [section 20301 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20301&num=0&edition=prelim)), Federal write-in absentee ballots (prescribed under [section 20303 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20303&num=0&edition=prelim)), and any State balloting materials that, as determined by the Presidential designee, are essential to the carrying out of this chapter;
(3) “Federal office” means the office of President or Vice President, or of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress;
(4) “member of the merchant marine” means an individual (other than a member of a uniformed service or an individual employed, enrolled, or maintained on the Great Lakes or the inland waterways)—
(A) employed as an officer or crew member of a vessel documented under the laws of the United States, or a vessel owned by the United States, or a vessel of foreign-flag registry under charter to or control of the United Stat
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 52 U.S.C. § 20310
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
**(a) Presidential designee** The President shall designate the head of an executive department to have primary responsibility for Federal functions under this chapter.
**(b) Duties of Presidential designee** The Presidential designee shall—
(1) consult State and local election officials in carrying out this chapter, and ensure that such officials are aware of the requirements of this Act;
(2) prescribe an official post card form, containing both an absentee voter registration application and an absentee ballot application, for use by the States as required under [section 20302(a)(4) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20302/a/4&num=0&edition=prelim);
(3) carry out [section 20303 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20303&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to the Federal write-in absentee ballot for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters in general elections for Federal office;
(4) prescribe a suggested design for absentee ballot mailing envelopes;
(5) compile and distribute (A) descriptive material on State absentee registration and voting procedures, and (B) to the extent practicable, facts relating to specific elections, including dates, offices involved, and the text of ballot questions;
(6) not later than the end of each year after a Presidential election year, transmit to the President and the Congress a report on the effectiveness of assistance under this chapter, including a statistical analysis of uniformed services voter participation, a separate statistical analysis of overseas nonmilitary participation, and a description of State-Federal cooperation;
(7) prescribe a standard oath for use with any document under this chapter affir
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 52 U.S.C. § 20301
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
### Statutory Notes
Section 1973cc–21, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 301, 69 Stat. 588, provided definitions of terms used in this subchapter. See [section 20310 of Title 52](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20310&num=0&edition=prelim), Voting and Elections.
Section 1973cc–22, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 302, 69 Stat. 588, provided free postage for official post cards, ballots, voting instructions, and envelopes. See [section 3406 of Title 39](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title39-section3406&num=0&edition=prelim), Postal Service.
Section 1973cc–23, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 303, 69 Stat. 588, related to prevention of fraud and coercion.
Section 1973cc–24, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 304, 69 Stat. 589, provided that acts done in good faith do not constitute a violation of any provision of law relating to elective franchise.
Section 1973cc–25, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 305, 69 Stat. 589, provided that no undue influence be used by any officer but that nothing in this subchapter be deemed to prohibit free discussion regarding political issues or candidates for public office. See [section 609 of Title 18](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section609&num=0&edition=prelim), Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
Section 1973cc–26, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 308, 69 Stat. 589, authorized appropriations as necessary to carry out this subchapter.
#### Effective Date of Repeal
Repeal applicable with respect to elections taking place after Dec. 31, 1987, see section 204 of Pub. L. 99–410, set out as an Effective Date note under [section 20301 of Title 52](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granu
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 42 U.S.C. § 1973cc–21 to 1973cc–26
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Incoming connection: Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
### Statutory Notes
Section 1973dd, Pub. L. 94–203, § 2, Jan. 2, 1976, 89 Stat. 1142; Pub. L. 95–593, § 1, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2535, provided definitions of terms used in this subchapter. See [section 20310 of Title 52](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20310&num=0&edition=prelim), Voting and Elections.
Section 13973dd–1, Pub. L. 94–203, § 3, Jan. 2, 1976, 89 Stat. 1142; Pub. L. 95–593, § 2, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2535, related to qualifications for registration and vote by absentee ballot.
Section 1973dd–2, Pub. L. 94–203, § 4, Jan. 2, 1976, 89 Stat. 1143; Pub. L. 95–593, § 3, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2535, related to State provisions concerning absentee registration or qualification and absentee ballots and to recommendations to States in carrying out the provisions of this section. See [section 20302 of Title 52](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20302&num=0&edition=prelim), Voting and Elections.
Section 1973dd–2a, Pub. L. 94–203, § 5, as added Pub. L. 95–593, § 4(2), Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2535, related to acquisition and dissemination by Presidential designee of current absentee voting information from each State.
Section 1973dd–2b, Pub. L. 94–203, § 6, as added Pub. L. 95–593, § 4(2), Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2536, related to printing and transmitting of voting material. See [section 3406 of Title 39](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title39-section3406&num=0&edition=prelim), Postal Service, and [section 20301(c)(2) of Title 52](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20301/c/2&num=0&edition=prelim), Voting and Elections.
Section 1973dd–3, Pub. L. 94–203, § 7, formerly § 5, Jan. 2, 1976, 89 Stat. 1143; renumbered
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 42 U.S.C. § 1973dd to 1973dd–6
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Incoming connection: Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
**(a) Establishment of procedures** The Presidential designee shall establish procedures for collecting marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters in regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office, including absentee ballots prepared by States and the Federal write-in absentee ballot prescribed under [section 20303 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20303&num=0&edition=prelim), and for delivering such marked absentee ballots to the appropriate election officials.
**(b) Delivery to appropriate election officials**
(1) **In general** — Under the procedures established under this section, the Presidential designee shall implement procedures that facilitate the delivery of marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters for regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office to the appropriate election officials, in accordance with this section, not later than the date by which an absentee ballot must be received in order to be counted in the election.
(2) **Cooperation and coordination with the United States Postal Service** — The Presidential designee shall carry out this section in cooperation and coordination with the United States Postal Service, and shall provide expedited mail delivery service for all such marked absentee ballots of absent uniformed services voters that are collected on or before the deadline described in paragraph (3) and then transferred to the United States Postal Service.
(3) **Deadline described**
(A) *In general* — Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the deadline described in this paragraph is noon (in the location in which the ballot is collected) on the seventh day preceding the date of the regularly scheduled gener
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 52 U.S.C. § 20304
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Incoming connection: Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
**(a) Study on the establishment of a free absentee ballot postage program**
(1) **In general** — The Commission, in consultation with the Postal Service, shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of the establishment of a program under which the Postal Service shall waive or otherwise reduce the amount of postage applicable with respect to absentee ballots submitted by voters in general elections for Federal office (other than balloting materials mailed under [section 3406 of title 39](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title39-section3406&num=0&edition=prelim)) that does not apply with respect to the postage required to send the absentee ballots to voters.
(2) **Public survey** — As part of the study conducted under paragraph (1), the Commission shall conduct a survey of potential beneficiaries under the program described in such paragraph, including the elderly and disabled, and shall take into account the results of such survey in determining the feasibility and advisability of establishing such a program.
**(b) Report**
(1) **Submission** — Not later than the date that is 1 year after October 29, 2002, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a)(1) together with recommendations for such legislative and administrative action as the Commission determines appropriate.
(2) **Costs** — The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain an estimate of the costs of establishing the program described in subsection (a)(1).
(3) **Implementation** — The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain an analysis of the feasibility of implementing the program described in subsection (a)(1) with respect to the absentee ballots to be submitted in the general election for Feder
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 52 U.S.C. § 20986
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Incoming connection: Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
Page 100
TITLE 39—POSTAL SERVICE
§ 3405
1 So in original. Does not conform to section catchline.
scribed in section 3403(a)(1) of this title, in
raised characters or sightsaving type, or in the
form of sound recordings, may be mailed free of
postage.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 758.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution
No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of
Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101
of this title.
§ 3405. Markings
All matter relating to blind or other handi-
capped persons mailed under section 3403 or 3404
of this title, shall bear the words ‘‘Free Matter
for the Blind or Handicapped’’, or words to that
effect specified by the Postal Service, in the
upper right-hand corner of the address area.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 758.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution
No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of
Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101
of this title.
§ 3406. Balloting materials under the Uniformed
and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
(a) Balloting materials under the Uniformed
and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (in-
dividually or in bulk)—
(1) shall be carried expeditiously and free of
postage; and
(2) may be mailed at a post office established
outside the United States under section 406 of
this title, unless such mailing is prohibited by
treaty or other international agreement of the
United States.
(b) As used in this section, the term ‘‘balloting
materials’’ has the meaning given that term in
section 107 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citi-
zens Absentee Voting Act.
Source: Supplied 2024 U.S. Code historical extraction · 39 U.S.C. § 3406
Stored review status: historical_2024_not_currentness_verified. Same stored citation; legal effect and authority still require review.