S 5271·Federal·senate
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Floor Vote ScheduledFiled Aug 5, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R)
Latest Action
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 231.
Aug 8, 2026
Summary
The bill would change the 2002 Help America Vote Act to add a requirement that anyone voting in federal elections must show a government‑issued photo ID. It would affect all U.S. voters and the election officials who administer voting. The change is presented as a way to verify voter identity at the polls.
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