Voter ID Act

This bill would require people to show a valid photo ID in order to vote in federal elections. If someone doesn't have a photo ID at the polls, they can still cast a provisional ballot, but they must come back within three days with either the required ID or a signed statement saying their religion prevents them from being photographed. For voting methods other than in person, such as mail-in voting, people would generally need to include a copy of their photo ID or part of their Social Security number, though exceptions are made for overseas military voters and certain elderly or disabled voters. The bill also requires the Election Assistance Commission to provide grants so that states and tribal governments can offer free photo IDs to eligible people.

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