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Voter ID Act

USA119th CongressHR-9368| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2026
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (7)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1529
VOTER ID Act
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 653.
Jul 15, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-750.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1529
    VOTER ID Act


  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • June 24, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.


  • June 24, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 15, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 653.


  • July 15, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-750.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-4155: A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.

Voter ID Act

USA119th CongressHR-9368| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2026
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1529
VOTER ID Act
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 653.
Jul 15, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-750.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1529
    VOTER ID Act


  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • June 24, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.


  • June 24, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 15, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 653.


  • July 15, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-750.
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (7)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-4155: A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted