| Bill | HR 650 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Description
America Votes Act of 2019
This bill permits an individual required to present identification as a condition of voting in a federal election to meet the requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification and that he or she is registered to vote in the election. An individual desiring to vote by mail may submit such a statement with the ballot.
States with an identification requirement shall (1) prepare a preprinted version of the statement which includes a blank space for an individual to provide a name and signature, (2) make copies of the preprinted version available at polling places, (3) include a copy of the preprinted version with each ballot transmitted to an individual who desires to vote by mail, and (4) include the use of a sworn written statement in voting information posted at polling places.
A state is prohibited from requiring an individual who presents or submits such a sworn written statement to cast a provisional ballot in the election.
The bill does not apply to first-time voters registering by mail.
Bill Title
America Votes Act of 2019
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2019-01-17: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2019-01-17: Introduced in House
- 2019-01-17: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.