Bill · H.R. 4798· House(119-HR-4798)
Making American Elections Great Again Act
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Marjorie Greene
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Making American Elections Great Again Act," aims to change how the census is conducted by counting only citizens and modifying the timing. It also seeks to require proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting in federal elections. Furthermore, it modifies penalties for breaking voting rules.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill increases federal power by mandating federal election requirements.
Would high-income households be better off under this?+2
High-income households are less likely to be negatively impacted by the requirements.
Would white Americans be better off under this?+1
White Americans may experience fewer hurdles in fulfilling the documentation requirements.
The opposite· 3 of 19
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill negatively impacts immigrants due to citizenship verification requirements.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-6
Low-income households may face significant challenges in acquiring the necessary documents.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?-5
African Americans may face disproportionate challenges in obtaining required documentation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The bill could ensure that only citizens are counted for apportionment of representatives. This may be seen as a positive by people who believe that only citizens should influence the distribution of political power. This is detailed in Section 2.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Requiring proof of citizenship and government photo ID to vote in federal elections could negatively impact people, particularly those who may have difficulty obtaining or affording these documents. This might disproportionately affect low-income individuals, the elderly, and people of color, potentially disenfranchising eligible voters. This is detailed in Section 3.
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The bill introduces criminal penalties for providing assistance to noncitizens attempting to vote or providing ballots to individuals without the required identification. This could lead to overly aggressive enforcement and potentially discourage individuals from assisting others in the voting process, even if they are eligible to vote, due to fear of prosecution. This is detailed in Section 3(b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Income Households+2Good For White Americans+1Good For Immigrants-8Good For Low Income Households-6Good For African Americans-5Good For Hispanic Americans-4Good For People With Disabilities-4Good For Seniors-4Good For Native Americans-3Good For Retirees-3Good For Asian Americans-2Good For Middle Class Households-2Good For Students-2Good For Young Adults-2Good For Middle Aged-1Good For Rural Residents-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access-5Improves Voting Rights-5Improves Racial Equity-3Improves Disability Rights-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Electoral Process-3
- 9/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
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