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US HR861

US HR861
America Votes Act of 2023


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Introduced
02/07/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual’s identification, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the America Votes Act of 2023, amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow individuals subject to a voter identification requirement for federal elections to meet that requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to their identification and voter registration, rather than having to provide a physical ID. The bill also requires states to include information about this sworn statement option in their voting materials posted at polling places. The amendments made by this bill will apply to elections occurring on or after the date of its enactment.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 02/07/2023)

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