Overview
- The measure would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register, a photo ID to vote in person or by mail, and copies of ID when requesting and returning absentee ballots.
- A narrow House majority approved the proposal, sending it to the Senate where it faces long odds without bipartisan support.
- Voting-rights organizations, including the Campaign Legal Center, argue the bill would suppress eligible voters and harm democratic participation.
- Research cited by the Brennan Center indicates more than 21 million Americans lack easy access to the documents the bill would demand.
- Republican and nonpartisan election experts note states traditionally run elections, raising constitutional questions and signaling likely court challenges if the bill advances.