to individuals who are registered to vote in such election. (c) Accessibility for individuals with disabilities All ballots provided under this section shall be accessible to individuals with disabilities in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including for privacy and independence) as for other voters. (d) Rule of Construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authority of States to conduct elections for Federal office through the use of polling places at which individuals cast ballots. (e) Effective Date A State shall be required to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) with respect to elections for Federal office held in years beginning with 2020. . (2) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement Section 401 of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21111 ) is amended by striking and 303 and inserting 303, and 303A . (3) Clerical Amendment The table of contents for such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: Sec. 303A. Promoting ability of voters to vote by mail. . (b) Free postage for voting by mail (1) In general Chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3407. Ballots provided for voting in Federal elections Ballots mailed pursuant to section 303A(b) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (individually or in bulk) shall be carried expeditiously and free of postage. . (2) Technical and conforming amendments (A) Table of sections The table of sections for chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3407. Ballots provided for voting in Federal elections. . (B) Authorization of appropriations Section 2401(c) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking 3403 through 3406 and inserting 3403 through 3407 . 4. Automatic voter registration through State motor vehicle authorities (a) Automatic Voter Registration Section 5 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20504 ) is amended to read as