What does Preamble of S 1383 do?

The House of Representatives is considering a bill from the Senate (S. 1383). The bill is entitled 'An Act to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.' The House is proposing an amendment to the bill.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1383 do?

This Act has two possible short titles. The Act can be referred to as the 'Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act'.

What does ENSURING ONLY CITIZENS ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN ELECTIONS FOR of S 1383 do?

This section amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require documentary proof of United States citizenship for voter registration in elections for Federal office. It defines 'documentary proof of United States citizenship' to include various forms of identification, such as REAL ID-compliant IDs, passports, military IDs, and birth certificates. States must accept and process voter registration applications only if the applicant presents the required documentary proof. The section also modifies requirements related to motor vehicle driver's license applications and the National Mail Voter Registration Form to incorporate citizenship verification. The Election Assistance Commission is tasked with providing guidance on implementing these requirements.

What does REQUIRING VOTERS TO PROVIDE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. of S 1383 do?

This section amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require photo identification for in-person voting in federal elections. Individuals voting in person must present a valid photo identification to receive a ballot, except when a provisional ballot is permitted. If an individual does not present identification, they may cast a provisional ballot, which can be verified within three days by presenting identification or an affidavit. 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. Certain voters, such as absent uniformed services voters and those with voting accessibility needs, are exempt from the photo ID requirement for absentee ballots. States are required to provide public access to digital imaging devices to allow individuals to make copies of their photo identification. Valid photo identification includes a state-issued driver's license, state-issued ID card, U.S. passport, military identification, or a Tribal government-issued ID. States must notify individuals of the photo identification requirements when they apply to register to vote.

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Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act — S. 1383

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/12/2026 · Introduced: 4/9/2025

Author: Rick Scott (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires documentary proof of United States citizenship for voter registration in federal elections, including forms of identification such as REAL ID-compliant IDs, passports, and birth certificates.
Voters are required to provide photo identification when voting in person in federal elections, with exceptions for provisional ballots and certain groups like absent uniformed services voters.
States must accept and process voter registration applications and provide ballots only if the required identification and proof of citizenship are presented, with guidance from the Election Assistance Commission on implementing these requirements.

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