Voter ID Act

This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish a nationwide requirement for voters to present photo identification in federal elections. For individuals voting in person , a valid physical photo identification must be presented to receive a ballot. If a voter does not have the required ID, they may cast a provisional ballot, which will only be counted if they present the ID or a religious objection affidavit within three days. For individuals voting other than in person , such as by mail, a copy of a valid photo identification must be submitted with the ballot, or the last four digits of their Social Security number along with an affidavit stating they are unable to obtain a copy. Exceptions to this rule apply to absent uniformed services voters and individuals with disabilities voting remotely. The bill defines valid photo identification to include state-issued driver's licenses or ID cards, U.S. passports, military IDs, and Tribal government IDs, all with photos and expiration dates. To facilitate compliance, states are required to ensure public access to digital imaging devices at no cost for copying IDs and to notify all voter registration applicants about the new photo identification requirements. Furthermore, the bill establishes a grant program through the Election Assistance Commission to provide funding to states and Tribal governments. These grants will enable them to issue free photo identification to eligible individuals who attest under penalty of perjury that they cannot afford the standard fee.