Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 1973cc–21 to 1973cc–26

Repealed. Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 203, Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 930

act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 30169 Stat. 588section 20310 of Title 52Section 1973cc–21, , , provided definitions of terms used in this subchapter. See , Voting and Elections.

act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 30269 Stat. 588section 3406 of Title 39Section 1973cc–22, , , provided free postage for official post cards, ballots, voting instructions, and envelopes. See , Postal Service.

act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 30369 Stat. 588Section 1973cc–23, , , related to prevention of fraud and coercion.

act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 30469 Stat. 589Section 1973cc–24, , , provided that acts done in good faith do not constitute a violation of any provision of law relating to elective franchise.

act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 30569 Stat. 589section 609 of Title 18Section 1973cc–25, , , 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 , Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, § 30869 Stat. 589Section 1973cc–26, , , authorized appropriations as necessary to carry out this subchapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

section 204 of Pub. L. 99–410section 20301 of Title 52Repeal applicable with respect to elections taking place after , see , set out as an Effective Date note under , Voting and Elections.