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US HRes8

US HRes8
Reaffirming the House of Representatives's commitment to ensuring secure elections throughout the United States by recognizing that the presentation of valid photograph identification is a fundamental component of secure elections.


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Introduced
01/03/2025
In Committee
01/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

Reaffirming the House of Representatives's commitment to ensuring secure elections throughout the United States by recognizing that the presentation of valid photograph identification is a fundamental component of secure elections.

AI Summary

This resolution reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to election security by emphasizing the importance of photo identification when voting. The resolution begins by highlighting that elections are a critical mechanism for citizens to empower their representatives in a constitutional republic, and that free and fair elections are essential to maintaining public trust in government. It argues that voting systems without photo verification are less secure than in-person voting with photo ID, and draws parallels to other areas of life where photo identification is routinely required, such as obtaining government benefits, opening bank accounts, boarding airplanes, and purchasing firearms. The resolution ultimately resolves two key points: first, to reaffirm the commitment to securing elections throughout the United States, and second, to recognize that presenting valid photo identification is a fundamental component of election security. The underlying premise is that protecting the integrity of voting is crucial for maintaining the republic and citizens' faith in the democratic process.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 01/03/2025)

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