Contact Congress about H.R. 156: Securing our Elections Act of 2025

Voters would have to show photo ID to vote in federal elections. Mail voters would have to send an ID copy or use a backup process. States would have to offer free IDs and some free ways to copy them.

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Securing our Elections Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Latest action on H.R. 156: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people voting in federal elections, especially voters who do not already have photo ID or cannot easily copy it. It also affects state and local election offices, which would have to check IDs, handle forms, issue free IDs, and explain the rules to voters.

Why this matters: This bill would change the basic steps many people must take before their vote counts in federal elections. It could make ID rules clearer across states. It could also create extra steps for voters who lack ID, have expired ID, vote by mail, or cannot easily copy documents. The bill does not say what its final effect would be on turnout, voter access, or trust in elections.

Key provisions in H.R. 156

• The rule would apply to federal elections starting in 2026. That means races for President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House.
• In-person voters would need valid photo ID to get a regular ballot.
• Voters who come without ID could cast a provisional ballot, which is a temporary ballot. It would count only if they show ID or file a religious objection form within three days.
• Mail voters and other non-in-person voters would need to send an ID copy. If they cannot, they could send the last four digits of their Social Security number and sign a form saying they could not get a copy.
• Absent uniformed service members outside the United States would not have to follow the mail-ballot ID submission rule.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 156

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Questions people ask about H.R. 156

What is H.R. 156?

Voters would have to show photo ID to vote in federal elections. Mail voters would have to send an ID copy or use a backup process. States would have to offer free IDs and some free ways to copy them.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 156?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 156?

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