The main purpose of this legislation is to ensure that all ballots for federal elections are received by election officials by the time the polls close on election day. This change aims to streamline the voting process and enhance the integrity of election results. The key provisions of this legislation establish a clear deadline for the receipt of ballots, including absentee and mail-in ballots. Specifically, it states that to be counted, all ballots must arrive at the appropriate election office by the close of polls on election day.