118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4488American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Voter Identification Act

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish certain photo identification requirements for voting in District of Columbia elections and to require proof of citizenship to register to vote in District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Jul 6, 2023
Last action Jul 6, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes citizenship and identification requirements to vote in the District of Columbia (DC). The bill requires an individual to provide documentary proof that they are a U.S. citizen to register to vote in DC. Additionally, the bill requires an individual to present current and valid identification to vote or to receive a ballot (i.e., when not voting in person). Acceptable identification includes a DC driver's license, U.S. passport, military identification, or student identification. The bill also requires an election official to obtain proof of residency for any voter whose identification does not include the voter's current address. Further, DC must provide certain iden...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jul 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.