; and (B) by inserting after the item relating to section 310 the following new item: Sec. 311. Promoting ability of voters to vote by mail. . (b) Same-Day processing of absentee ballots (1) In general Chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3407. Same-day processing of ballots (a) In general The Postal Service shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that any ballot carried by the Postal Service is processed by and cleared from any postal facility or post office on the same day that the ballot is received by that facility or post office. (b) Definitions As used in this section— (1) the term ballot means any ballot transmitted by a voter by mail in an election for Federal office, but does not include any ballot covered by section 3406