; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: 304. Federal standards for mail-in ballots (a) In general When otherwise permitted by State law, any vote-by-mail system used in an election for Federal office must be designed and implemented to ensure a secure, uniform, and timely system to cast a mail-in ballot in accordance with this section. (b) Requests (1) In general Requests for a mail-in ballot under such system may be submitted electronically or by postal mail using a standardized form approved for such requests by the chief State election official. (2) Request The form for such requests must enable an election official who receives the request to confirm— (A) the identity of the individual submitting the request; (B) that the individual is validly registered to vote in the jurisdiction where the request is submitted; and (C) that the individual continues to reside at the physical address where the individual is registered to vote (if different than the mailing address where the ballot is requested to be sent). (3) Deadline for submission Such request must be submitted by an individual and received by the office of the State or local election supervisor not later than 21 days before the date of the election for Federal office. (4) Mailing of ballots Upon receipt of such a request, the State or local election supervisor shall fulfill the request by mailing a mail-in ballot to the individual within 3 days. (c) Requirements for state or local election officials The office of the State or local election supervisor shall— (1) record the total number of mail-in ballots sent to voters pursuant to this section