Voters would have to show photo ID to vote in federal elections. Mail voters would have to send an ID copy or use a backup process. States would have to offer free IDs and some free ways to copy them.
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Securing our Elections Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Latest action on H.R. 156: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people voting in federal elections, especially voters who do not already have photo ID or cannot easily copy it. It also affects state and local election offices, which would have to check IDs, handle forms, issue free IDs, and explain the rules to voters.
Why this matters: This bill would change the basic steps many people must take before their vote counts in federal elections. It could make ID rules clearer across states. It could also create extra steps for voters who lack ID, have expired ID, vote by mail, or cannot easily copy documents. The bill does not say what its final effect would be on turnout, voter access, or trust in elections.
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Officially: Securing our Elections Act of 2025
Voters would have to show photo ID to vote in federal elections. Mail voters would have to send an ID copy or use a backup process. States would have to offer free IDs and some free ways to copy them.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR156. Modern Action explains Securing our Elections Act of 2025 in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (1/3/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Securing our Elections Act of 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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