; and (2) the ballot is received by the appropriate election official prior to the expiration of the 10-day period (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal public holidays) which begins on the date of the election. . (b) 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 . (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: Sec. 303A. Rules for treatment of absentee ballots. . 3. GAO report on Postal Service Not later than 260 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit a report to Congress on the critical need for a fully staffed and fully operational United States Postal Service to carry out elections, domestic and international commerce, and protection of constitutional rights including the First Amendment rights of freedom of speech, assembly, press, and religion. The report shall include— (1) a review of the current level of Postal Service staffing, funding, equipment, technology, vehicles, training, compensation, recruitment and retention, diversity, and opportunities provided to workers for advancement and stable work, as well as competitive income; and (2) recommendations on how the Postal Service may be improved to provide low-cost and efficient postal delivery services 6 days a week to every government, residential, and business address.