Legislative status and committee action
HR 9368, titled the Voter ID Act, is currently active in the 119th Congress. The bill was introduced on June 18, 2026, by Rep. Bryan Steil [R-WI-1]. Following its introduction, the legislation was referred to the Committee on House Administration.
On June 24, 2026, the committee held a mark-up session and ordered the bill to be reported in an amended form by a vote of 8–4. On July 15, 2026, the committee officially reported the bill (H. Rept. 119-750), and it was subsequently placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 653).
Proposed changes to federal election procedures
The Voter ID Act proposes new requirements for photo identification in federal elections. Under the bill’s provisions:
Photo ID requirement: Election officials would be prohibited from providing a ballot for a federal election to an individual who does not present valid physical photo identification.
Provisional ballots: Individuals unable to present valid identification at the time of voting would be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. To have that ballot counted, the individual must present the required identification or an affidavit attesting to a religious objection to being photographed within three days of the election.
Non-in-person voting: The bill restricts voting methods other than in-person voting. To utilize such methods, an individual must submit their ballot along with a copy of their photo identification or the last four digits of their Social Security number, accompanied by an affidavit attesting to their inability to provide the identification.
Legislative context and data analysis
The bill is categorized under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics. As of the latest records, the bill has seven cosponsors, including Reps. H. Morgan Griffith [R-VA-9], Ashley Hinson [R-IA], Mary E. Miller [R-IL], Gregory F. Murphy [R-NC-3], and Mike Carey [R-OH-15].
LawLinter’s analysis of the bill text identifies eight sections and notes three deadline-related signals. The analysis highlights several statutory references, including 52 U.S.C. 20102 and 25 U.S.C. 479a. Sector matching associated with the bill’s content identifies potential impacts on:
Tribal governments: References to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act.
State and local government: Provisions regarding digital imaging devices and accessibility requirements.
Labor and employment: Mentions of a grant program for the provision of identification.
Technology and data privacy: References to digital imaging and accessibility standards.
Two related bills, 119/S. 4155, have been identified in the legislative graph as sharing similar objectives regarding photo identification requirements for voters.
