Julie Fedorchak (R-ND)
SAVE America Through REAL ID Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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
H.R. 9141 establishes a grant program to help States provide federal-standard identification cards at no cost to low-income individuals. The Secretary of Homeland Security will run the program and award funds to States based on their low-income population and need. States can use the grant money to waive fees, cover administrative costs, run public awareness campaigns, provide mobile services in underserved areas, and help applicants get supporting documents. Participating States must submit annual reports detailing the cards issued, outreach activities, and fund expenditures. The bill authorizes $50,000,000 in appropriations for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 22
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Directly eliminates fees and administrative hurdles for low-income individuals to get REAL IDs.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to vote?
Ensures low-income individuals have access to identification documents that meet Federal election standards.
- Scored +5
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
Assists eligible individuals in obtaining valid ID required for voting participation.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes $50,000,000 in appropriations for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4(a) allows low-income individuals to receive REAL ID-compliant identification cards at no cost, which removes financial barriers for people who need these documents.
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Section 4(b)(1) and Section 4(b)(2) help individuals by allowing States to waive application and issuance fees while covering the administrative costs associated with processing applications.
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Section 4(b)(4) provides mobile or remote services to obtain REAL IDs in underserved areas, making it easier for people in those locations to access identification cards.
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Section 4(b)(5) assists applicants in obtaining required supporting documentation, which helps people gather the paperwork they need to successfully get an ID.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicitly stated negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — Directly eliminates fees and administrative hurdles for low-income individuals to get REAL IDs. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Assists seniors on fixed or low incomes who may need compliant identification. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Helps mitigate identification barriers that can disproportionately affect minority voters. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Assists low-income individuals in Hispanic communities in obtaining necessary identification. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Aids remote or underserved populations, including Native Americans on reservations, in securing IDs. Would retired people be better off under this? — Supports retirees living on low or fixed incomes. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Funds mobile and remote services specifically targeted at underserved rural areas. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Helps young adults who may lack financial resources to obtain state-issued identification. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Assists qualifying low-income individuals regardless of background in obtaining documentation. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Mobile services can benefit disabled or mobility-impaired individuals. Would students be better off under this? — Helps low-income students obtain government-issued identification. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Supports urban low-income populations with fee waivers and administrative assistance. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — May assist low-income veterans who require compliant identification.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — Assists eligible individuals in obtaining valid ID required for voting participation. Does this protect the right to vote? — Ensures low-income individuals have access to identification documents that meet Federal election standards. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Provides financial relief by covering fees and supporting documents for low-income individuals. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Removes financial and logistical barriers to obtaining official identification, disproportionately benefiting minority populations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — Facilitates compliance with Federal election identification standards. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires participating states to submit annual reports detailing card issuance, outreach, and expenditures. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Provides grants to States to implement their own low-income identification programs. Does this give the federal government more power? — Establishes a federally funded grant program administered by the Department of Homeland Security.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Funds mobile or remote services to obtain REAL IDs in underserved areas.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes $50,000,000 in appropriations for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
- 6/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida