RepublicanBill · S. 4155· Senate(119-S-4155)

A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.

Rep. Husted
Age: 59 years
Ohio
Introduced
3/19/2026
Last activity
3/19/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sponsored by
Jon Husted
Cosponsors
None
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition for casting a ballot in Federal elections. For in-person voting, individuals must present a valid physical photo identification to an election official. Those voting other than in person must submit a copy of a valid photo identification with their ballot. The bill establishes specific categories of valid photo identification, such as driver's licenses, passports, and military IDs. It also outlines provisions for provisional ballots and access to digital imaging devices for making copies of identification.

Yes

  • Does this make elections run better?+2

    The bill aims to standardize identification requirements for federal elections.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+2

    The bill explicitly accepts valid Tribal government identification as a form of valid photo identification.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2

    The bill explicitly accepts military identification as a valid form of photo identification.

The opposite

  • Does this protect the right to vote?-4

    The bill implements strict photo identification requirements that may create barriers to exercising the right to vote.

  • Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?-3

    While providing free access to digital imaging devices, the requirement to present physical photo ID or copies adds procedural hurdles to voting.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3

    The requirement to provide photo identification and potentially access digital imaging devices may pose a burden on low-income individuals.