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US HR4488

US HR4488
American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Voter Identification Act


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Introduced
07/06/2023
In Committee
07/06/2023
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 establish certain photo identification requirements for voting in District of Columbia elections and to require proof of citizenship to register to vote in District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Voter Identification Act, amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish certain photo identification requirements for voting in District of Columbia elections. Specifically, it requires individuals voting in person to present a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, and individuals voting by mail to submit a copy of a valid photo ID with their ballot application. The bill also requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in District of Columbia elections. Additionally, the bill directs the District of Columbia government to provide photo IDs at no cost to indigent individuals and to include voter photos in poll books to ensure voter identification.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 07/06/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
  • ‐ District of Columbia

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4488/all-info 07/07/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4488/BILLS-118hr4488ih.pdf 08/04/2023
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