A Republican bill with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 653.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
The Voter ID Act amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require photo identification for casting ballots in Federal elections. Individuals voting in person must present valid physical photo identification to an election official. Those voting other than in person must submit a copy of a valid photo identification, specific social security information with an affidavit, or a notarized statement. The bill also establishes a grant program to help States and Tribal governments provide identification at no charge to those who cannot afford it. Additionally, it requires public access to digital imaging devices for making copies of identification.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal requirements and grant programs related to election administration.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill includes grants to provide free identification and access to free copying services.
- Scored +1
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically provides grants to Tribal governments to facilitate identification access.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this protect the right to vote?
The requirement for photo ID may create new barriers to exercising the right to vote for some citizens.
- Scored -3
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
New ID requirements and strict provisional ballot deadlines may restrict voter access.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Assistance for Identification: The bill creates a grant program so that States and Tribal governments can provide specific photo identifications at no charge to individuals who cannot afford the fee (Section 3, Section s 298(a)(1) and (b)(1)).
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Access to Copying Equipment: State and local government officials must ensure public access to digital imaging devices, such as printers or scanners, at no cost to the individual to help them make copies of their identification (Section 2, Section 303(b)).
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Provisions for In-Person Voters: If an individual lacks required identification, they can still cast a provisional ballot, provided they present the required ID or a religious objection affidavit within 3 days (Section 2, Section 303(a)(1)(B)).
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Alternative Options for Non-In-Person Voters: Individuals voting other than in person have options to use a copy of their ID, the last four digits of their Social Security number with an affidavit, or a notarized statement (Section 2, Section 303(a)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Requirements for In-Person Voting: Election officials are prohibited from providing a ballot for a Federal election to an individual voting in person unless they present a valid physical photo identification (Section 2, Section 303(a)(1)(A)).
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Strict Deadlines for Provisional Ballots: For those casting a provisional ballot due to lack of ID, their vote may not be determined eligible unless they present the required identification or a specific religious objection affidavit within 3 days (Section 2, Section 303(a)(1)(B)(i)).
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Increased Burdens for Non-In-Person Voting: Those voting other than in person must submit a copy of their photo ID, specific social security information with an affidavit, or a notarized statement to have their ballot accepted (Section 2, Section 303(a)(2)(A)).
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.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — New ID requirements and strict provisional ballot deadlines may restrict voter access. Does this protect the right to vote? — The requirement for photo ID may create new barriers to exercising the right to vote for some citizens.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill includes grants to provide free identification and access to free copying services. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically provides grants to Tribal governments to facilitate identification access. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill accepts Department of Veterans Affairs identification as valid.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal requirements and grant programs related to election administration. Does this make elections run better? — The bill aims to standardize identity verification for federal elections.
- 7/15/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-750.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 653.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mike CareyRepublican · Ohio
H. GriffithRepublican · Virginia
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa
Young KimRepublican · California
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida
Gregory MurphyRepublican · North Carolina
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