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42 U.S.C. § 1973dd to 1973dd–6 — Repealed. Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 203, Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 930

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42 U.S.C. § 1973dd to 1973dd–6 — Repealed. Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 203, Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 930

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### 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 § 7, Pub. L. 95–593, § 4(1), Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2535, provided for enforcement by the Attorney General, jurisdiction of courts, and penalties for depriving or attempting to deprive persons of secured rights and giving or conspiring to give false information or paying or accepting money either for registration to vote or voting. See [section 608 of Title 18](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section608&num=0&edition=prelim), Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and [section 20307 of Title 52](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20307&num=0&edition=prelim), Voting and Elections. Section 1973dd–4, Pub. L. 94–203, § 8, formerly § 6, Jan. 2, 1976, 89 Stat. 1143; renumbered § 8, Pub. L. 95–593, § 4(1), Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2535, provided that if any provision of this subchapter is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this subchapter not be affected. Section 1973dd–5, Pub. L. 94–203, § 9, formerly § 7, Jan. 2, 1976, 89 Stat. 1144; renumbered § 9 and amended Pub. L. 95–593, §§ 4(1), 5, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2535, 2537, related to applicability of this subchapter to State registration requirements and voting practices and provided that exercise of any right to register or vote in Federal elections by any citizen outside the United States not affect the determination of residence or domicile for tax purposes. See [section 20309 of Title 52](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20309&num=0&edition=prelim), Voting and Elections. Section 1973dd–6, Pub. L. 94–203, § 11, as added Pub. L. 95–593, § 6, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2537, 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=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20301&num=0&edition=prelim), Voting and Elections.

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39 U.S.C. § 3406 — Balloting materials under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

**(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.

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52 U.S.C. § 20302 — State responsibilities

**(a) In general** Each State shall— (1) permit absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to use absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee ballot in general, special, primary, and runoff elections for Federal office; (2) accept and process, with respect to any election for Federal office, any otherwise valid voter registration application and absentee ballot application from an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter, if the application is received by the appropriate State election official not less than 30 days before the election; (3) permit absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to use Federal write-in absentee ballots (in accordance with [section 20303 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20303&num=0&edition=prelim)) in general elections for Federal office; (4) use the official post card form (prescribed under [section 20301 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20301&num=0&edition=prelim)) for simultaneous voter registration application and absentee ballot application; (5) if the State requires an oath or affirmation to accompany any document under this chapter, use the standard oath prescribed by the Presidential designee under [section 20301(b)(7) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20301/b/7&num=0&edition=prelim); (6) in addition to any other method of registering to vote or applying for an absentee ballot in the State, establish procedures— (A) for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to request by mail and electronically voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications with respect to general, special, primary,

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52 U.S.C. § 20310 — Definitions

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

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52 U.S.C. § 20309 — Effect on certain other laws

The exercise of any right under this chapter shall not affect, for purposes of any Federal, State, or local tax, the residence or domicile of a person exercising such right.

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52 U.S.C. § 20301 — Federal responsibilities

**(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

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52 U.S.C. § 20307 — Enforcement

**(a) In general** The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. **(b) Report to Congress** Not later than December 31 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress an annual report on any civil action brought under subsection (a) during the preceding year.

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18 U.S.C. § 608 — Absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters

**(a)** Whoever knowingly deprives or attempts to deprive any person of a right under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act shall be fined in accordance with this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. **(b)** Whoever knowingly gives false information for the purpose of establishing the eligibility of any person to register or vote under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, or pays or offers to pay, or accepts payment for registering or voting under such Act shall be fined in accordance with this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

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