Bill · H.R. 7300· House(119-HR-7300)
Make Elections Great Again Act
- Introduced
- 1/30/2026
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Sponsored by
- Bryan Steil
- Cosponsors
- - 70 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Make Elections Great Again Act" aims to change how Federal elections are handled by focusing on integrity and administration. It establishes strict photo identification requirements for all voters casting ballots in person or by mail. The bill also mandates rigorous voter registration and list maintenance, requiring documentary proof of United States citizenship. Additionally, it introduces new rules for the handling of mail-in ballots, including barcode tracking and stricter receipt deadlines. The legislation also prohibits certain voting methods like ranked-choice voting and restricts the distribution of mail-in ballots.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The bill mandates more rigorous verification of citizenship status for voter registration.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires states to maintain and make public certain records regarding voter list maintenance.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?-6
The act abolishes universal vote by mail and imposes new documentation requirements for mail-in ballots.
Does this protect the right to vote?-5
The bill introduces stricter photo ID requirements and citizenship verification that may create barriers to voting.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4
Strict documentary proof requirements for citizenship and voter registration may burden those with limited access to documentation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Documentation Tools: States must ensure public access to digital imaging devices, such as printers or scanners, at government buildings at no cost to help individuals copy identification. (Sec. 101(b))
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Enhanced Ballot Tracking: The bill requires a Postal Service barcode on ballot envelopes to enable the tracking of individual ballots. (Sec. 215(a)(1))
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Audit Opportunities: States are authorized to use federal funds to conduct post-election audits of results. (Sec. 201(a))
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Clearer Identification for Citizens: The bill calls for driver's licenses and identification cards to include a clear indication of United States citizenship. (Sec. 141)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict Identification Barriers: Voters must present a valid physical photo identification to vote in person, or provide a copy of identification and a specific affidavit when voting by mail. (Sec. 101(a)(1) and (2))
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Increased Registration Burdens: Applicants for voter registration must provide documentary proof of United States citizenship, a social security number, and a driver's license or proof of residence. (Sec. 112(c)(1))
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Limitations on Mail-in Voting: The bill abolishes universal vote by mail, instead requiring voters to submit a specific request to receive a ballot. (Sec. 214(a))
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Restricted Ballot Possession: It is unlawful for an individual to possess more than 4 mail-in ballots at a time, unless they are for an immediate family member or a designated caregiver. (Sec. 212(a)(1))
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Voting System Restrictions: States are prohibited from using ranked-choice voting in general elections for Federal office. (Sec. 213)
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 Immigrants-4Good For Low Income Households-4Good For Hispanic Americans-3Good For Seniors-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2Improves Voting Access-6Improves Voting Rights-5Improves Poverty Reduction-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Improves Privacy Rights-2
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/5/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/9/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 2/5/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2026
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- 1/30/2026
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
- 24 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Ken CalvertRepublican · California
Mike CareyRepublican · Ohio
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Scott DesJarlaisRepublican · Tennessee
Jake EllzeyRepublican · Texas
Mike EzellRepublican · Mississippi
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Tom EmmerRepublican · Minnesota
Virginia FoxxRepublican · North Carolina
Scott FitzgeraldRepublican · Wisconsin
Scott FranklinRepublican · Florida
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
Vince FongRepublican · California
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas
Tony GonzalesRepublican · Texas
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Kevin HernRepublican · Oklahoma
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Erin HouchinRepublican · Indiana
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Dusty JohnsonRepublican · South Dakota
David KustoffRepublican · Tennessee
Young KimRepublican · California
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Gregory MurphyRepublican · North Carolina
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Tim MooreRepublican · North Carolina
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Jimmy PatronisRepublican · Florida
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas
Adrian SmithRepublican · Nebraska
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
Thomas TiffanyRepublican · Wisconsin
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
William TimmonsRepublican · South Carolina
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Tim WalbergRepublican · Michigan
Roger WilliamsRepublican · Texas
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin