HB5189: Voter Integrity and Defense Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to condition the eligibility of a State or jurisdiction in a State to receive Federal funds to support the administration of elections for Federal office in the State on having laws in effect that require voters to present a valid photo identification in order to receive or cast a ballot in such elections, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would change federal election funding rules for states and voting districts. It would require states to have voter photo ID laws to receive federal money for administering elections for federal offices like Congress and president. The bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which currently sets federal election standards. The proposal is currently introduced in Congress, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for review.
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HB5189: Voter Integrity and Defense Act