Bills · HR 6936
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6936Government Operations and Politics
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would change how every American votes in federal elections, potentially making the process more uniform nationwide. If it becomes law, it would introduce stricter requirements for proving identity and citizenship at the ballot box, which could significantly impact voter access. People who lack the required documents might find it harder to vote, leading to lower voter turnout, especially among certain populations who might have difficulty obtaining these specific forms of ID or proof of citizenship.
Conversely, supporters believe it would enhance the security and integrity of elections by ensuring that only eligible U.S. citizens cast ballots. Without this bill, states would continue to set their own rules for voter identification in federal elections, leading to a patchwork of different requirements across the country. Its passage would mean a federal standard, potentially sparking debates about federal vs. state control over election procedures and the balance between voter access and election security.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all individuals voting in federal elections to present government photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship, both for in-person and mail voting.
This creates a nationwide standard for voter identification in federal elections, changing existing state-specific rules.
PROVISION 02
Specifies acceptable forms of 'government photo identification' (e.g., valid federal/state/tribal ID with photo, name, date of birth) and 'proof of United States citizenship' (e.g., passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate).
These definitions dictate precisely what documents voters must possess and present to cast a valid ballot.
PROVISION 03
Allows individuals without the required identification to cast a provisional ballot, but it will only be counted if U.S. citizenship is verified later.
This provision offers a pathway for those initially unable to meet the ID requirements, but their vote is not guaranteed to count.
PROVISION 04
Adds new criminal penalties for providing material assistance to a noncitizen attempting to vote or for election officials providing a ballot without verifying ID and citizenship.
These penalties aim to deter actions that would circumvent the bill's new voting requirements, targeting both individuals and election workers.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 2
Introduced in House
JAN 2
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6936
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 2, 2026
Last actionJan 2, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED JAN 2, 2026
House BillHR 6936Government Operations and Politics
___ Act
INTRODUCED JAN 2, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 2, 2026
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