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S 5271 - 119

A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 231.

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Bill Text Stats

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Detected dollar total
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Tax signals
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Tax density 0.0%
Spending density 0.0%
Deadline 5
Statutory Reference 5
Amendments 3

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Statutory references

52 U.S.C. 20102 1
52 U.S.C. 20310 1
52 U.S.C. 21081 1
52 U.S.C. 21101 1
52 U.S.C. 21111 1

House Votes

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Timeline

Aug 8, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4556)

Aug 8, 2026

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4556)

Aug 8, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

Aug 8, 2026

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.

Aug 8, 2026

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 231.

Aug 6, 2026

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.

Aug 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Aug 5, 2026

Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

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State and local government
3 evidence matches
Impact 99% Confidence 88%

State and local government operations

bility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20102(b)(2)(B)(ii) ). (b) Providing public access to digital imaging devices With respect to each State, the appropriate State or local government official of the State shall ensure, to

cessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (52 U.S.C. 20102(b)(2)(B)(ii)). ``(b) Providing Public Access to Digital Imaging Devices.--With respect to each State, the appropriate State or local government official of the State shall ens

Defense
8 evidence matches
Impact 98% Confidence 80%

of this section, the term valid military identification means any photo identification card issued by the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs. (f) Effective date This section shall take effect 1 day after the date of

shall take effect e term valid military identification means any photo identification card issued by the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs. (f) Effective date This section shall take effect 1 day after the date of

this section, the term `valid military identification' means any photo identification card issued by the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs. ``(f) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect 1 day after the dat

Technology and data privacy
2 evidence matches
Impact 82% Confidence 73%

ting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20102(b)(2)(B)(ii) ). (b) Providing public access to digital imaging devices With respect to each State, the appropriate State or local government official of the State shal

ting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (52 U.S.C. 20102(b)(2)(B)(ii)). ``(b) Providing Public Access to Digital Imaging Devices.--With respect to each State, the appropriate State or local government official of the State sh

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Cosponsor · 2026 cycle
$14,524,032
Combined campaign receipts for linked lawmakers in this role
Disbursements$13,707,677
Linked candidates1
Context links1
Sponsor · 2026 cycle
$19,894,786
Combined campaign receipts for linked lawmakers in this role
Disbursements$15,655,689
Linked candidates1
Context links1
Candidate campaign summary

S6FL00640

S · FL-00 · REPUBLICAN PARTY
2026 cycle
Campaign receipts$14,524,032
Individual total$6,832,682
Committee total$2,404,500
Cosponsor · confidence 92%
Candidate campaign summary

S6OH00304

S · OH-00 · REPUBLICAN PARTY
2026 cycle
Campaign receipts$19,894,786
Individual total$9,843,193
Committee total$2,733,610
Sponsor · confidence 92%
Campaign committee

MOODY FOR FLORIDA

C00895763 · Senate
Principal committee
Committee receipts · 2026 cycle$14,511,860
Disbursements$13,695,978
Campaign committee

HUSTED FOR OH SENATE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FUND 2026

C00895276 · Senate
Committee receipts · 2026 cycle$9,403
Disbursements$9,403
Campaign committee

HUSTED FOR SENATE

C00896019 · Senate
Principal committee
Committee receipts · 2026 cycle$19,885,383
Disbursements$15,646,286
Campaign committee

MOODY FOR FL SENATE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FUND 2026

C00895508 · Senate
Committee receipts · 2026 cycle$12,172
Disbursements$11,699
Cosponsor: 2Sponsor: 2

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Summary

00 Introduced in Senate Aug 11, 2026

This bill establishes certain photo identification requirements for voting in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits a state or local election official from providing a ballot for a federal election to an individual who does not present valid physical photo identification. Next, the bill outlines the availability of provisional ballots and the requirements for counting those ballots. An individual who does not present a valid photo identification must be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. However, an election official may not determine that the individual is eligible under state law to vote in the election unless, not later than three days after casting the provisional ballot, the individual presents (1) the identification required, or (2) an affidavit attesting that the individual does not possess the identification because of a religious objection to being photographed. An election official may not allow for voting methods other than in-person voting unless the individual submits with the ballot (1) a copy of their photo identification, or (2) the last four digits of their Social Security number with an affidavit attesting that the individual is unable to obtain a copy of a valid photo identification after making reasonable efforts to obtain a copy. This prohibition shall not apply to overseas military voters and certain disabled or elderly voters. States must, to the extent practicable, ensure public access to digital imaging devices for individuals to make a free copy of their valid photo identification. These requirements take effect one day after the bill's enactment.

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