The PROVE Act amends federal voting law to require overseas Americans who are not in the military to provide proof of current residence at a U.S. address before receiving absentee ballots. Specifically, voters must submit a verifiable mailing address of either their own residence or that of a spouse, parent, or legal guardian in the state where they want to vote. The bill applies to both regular absentee ballots issued by states and federal write-in ballots. Overseas voters who cannot provide this residence documentation may still vote in federal elections held in Washington, D.C. The new requirement takes effect for all elections held in 2026 and beyond, though military personnel are exempt from the residency verification requirement.
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