What does Preamble of Voter ID Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The proposed amendment would require voters to provide identification to cast a ballot in elections for Federal office. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 18, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Voter ID Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Voter ID Act

What does REQUIRING VOTERS TO PROVIDE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. of Voter ID Act do?

This section amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish photo identification requirements for voting in federal elections. Individuals voting in person must present a valid photo identification to receive a ballot, with exceptions for provisional ballots. If an individual does not present identification, they may cast a provisional ballot, which can be verified with identification or an affidavit within three days. For those voting other than in person, a copy of a valid photo identification or the last four digits of their Social Security number and an affidavit may be submitted with the ballot. Exceptions to the photo ID requirement exist for absent uniformed services voters and individuals with voting rights under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. States are required to provide public access to digital imaging devices at government buildings to allow individuals to copy photo IDs at no cost. States must notify voter registration applicants of the photo identification requirements.

What does GRANT PROGRAM FOR PROVISION OF STATE AND TRIBAL IDENTIFICATION. of Voter ID Act do?

This section amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to add a grant program for state and tribal identification The program provides grants to states and tribal governments to issue identification without charge to eligible individuals Eligible individuals must provide an attestation under penalty of perjury that they cannot afford to pay the fee The identification includes a photo and expiration date, such as a state-issued driver's license or tribal government identification document

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Voter ID Act

Last updated: 6/24/2026 · Introduced: 6/18/2026

Author: Bryan Steil (R-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires voters to provide photo identification to cast a ballot in federal elections, with exceptions for certain groups such as absent uniformed services voters and individuals with voting rights under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act.
Individuals who do not present identification can cast a provisional ballot, which can be verified with identification or an affidavit within three days, and states must provide public access to digital imaging devices to allow individuals to copy photo IDs at no cost.
The bill establishes a grant program to provide states and tribal governments with funds to issue identification without charge to eligible individuals who cannot afford to pay the fee, which includes a photo and expiration date.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4155(In Committee)Official page

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