Marjorie Greene (R-GA)
Making American Elections Great Again Act
A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Making American Elections Great Again Act," aims to change how the census is conducted by counting only citizens and modifying the timing. It also seeks to require proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting in federal elections. Furthermore, it modifies penalties for breaking voting rules.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal power by mandating federal election requirements.
- Scored +2
Would high-income households be better off under this?
High-income households are less likely to be negatively impacted by the requirements.
- Scored +1
Would white Americans be better off under this?
White Americans may experience fewer hurdles in fulfilling the documentation requirements.
The opposite· 3 of 19
- Scored -8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill negatively impacts immigrants due to citizenship verification requirements.
- Scored -6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income households may face significant challenges in acquiring the necessary documents.
- Scored -5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
African Americans may face disproportionate challenges in obtaining required documentation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The bill could ensure that only citizens are counted for apportionment of representatives. This may be seen as a positive by people who believe that only citizens should influence the distribution of political power. This is detailed in Section 2.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Requiring proof of citizenship and government photo ID to vote in federal elections could negatively impact people, particularly those who may have difficulty obtaining or affording these documents. This might disproportionately affect low-income individuals, the elderly, and people of color, potentially disenfranchising eligible voters. This is detailed in Section 3.
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The bill introduces criminal penalties for providing assistance to noncitizens attempting to vote or providing ballots to individuals without the required identification. This could lead to overly aggressive enforcement and potentially discourage individuals from assisting others in the voting process, even if they are eligible to vote, due to fear of prosecution. This is detailed in Section 3(b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — High-income households are less likely to be negatively impacted by the requirements. Would white Americans be better off under this? — White Americans may experience fewer hurdles in fulfilling the documentation requirements. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill negatively impacts immigrants due to citizenship verification requirements. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households may face significant challenges in acquiring the necessary documents. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — African Americans may face disproportionate challenges in obtaining required documentation. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Hispanic Americans may face disproportionate challenges in obtaining required documentation. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — People with disabilities may face additional barriers in acquiring required documentation. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Senior citizens may have more difficulty acquiring the required documentation. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Native Americans may face challenges in obtaining required documentation due to lack of access. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees might have difficulty in providing up-to-date documentation. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Asian Americans may face some challenges in obtaining required documentation. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households may experience some difficulty and expense in securing required documents. Would students be better off under this? — Students might find it difficult to provide proof of citizenship. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults may face challenges acquiring required documentation. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged individuals may face moderate difficulty obtaining necessary documentation. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents may face additional challenges due to limited access to documentation services.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The bill restricts voting access via documentation requirements. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill restricts voting access via documentation requirements. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill's voter ID requirements could disproportionately affect minority voters. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill's voter ID requirements could disproportionately affect voters with disabilities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal power by mandating federal election requirements. Does this make elections run better? — The bill introduces new hurdles in the electoral process.
- 9/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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