JANESVILLE, WI. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Voter ID Act. This commonsense legislation requires voters to show a photo ID when casting a ballot in an election for federal office. The bill also creates a new fund administered by the Election Assistance Commission to reimburse states who provide free IDs to voters who cannot afford one.
“Americans should be confident their elections are run with integrity – voter ID is a commonsense measure to restore trust in our elections” said Steil. “This legislation will help improve voter confidence and strengthen election integrity nationwide.”
The Voter ID Act:
· Requires voters to show a photo ID when they cast a ballot for an election for federal office. Absentee and mail-in voters can attach a copy of their ID to their mail-in ballot. Eligible IDs include Driver’s Licenses, Passports, and Military IDs.
· Creates a new grant program administered by the Election Assistance Commission to reimburse state and tribal governments that provide IDs at no cost to those unable to afford one.
· Allows otherwise eligible voters to cast a provisional ballot if they forget to bring their ID on Election Day.
Read the full bill here.
