America Votes Act of 2026

This bill would change federal election law so that in states requiring voters to show ID to vote in federal elections, a voter could instead sign a sworn written statement, under penalty of perjury, attesting to their identity and that they are registered to vote. In-person voters would give the statement to an election official, and mail voters would send it with their ballot. States would have to print copies of the statement, provide them at polling places, and include one with each mail ballot. Voters using the statement could not be required to cast a provisional ballot, and polling places would have to post information about this option. First-time voters who registered by mail and must meet existing federal ID rules would not be covered.

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Sponsors

• Rick Larsen Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors