House Passes Measure Requiring Voter ID In Federal Elections

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a revamped citizenship and voter identification bill aimed at tightening federal election rules, lawmakers said. The measure, which drew bipartisan support in the House, would require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections and strengthen identification requirements at the polls.

Supporters argue the changes are intended to prevent voter fraud and increase public confidence in the electoral system, Roll Call reported.

Under the legislation, dubbed the SAVE America Act, voters would need to provide documentation—such as a birth certificate or passport—demonstrating citizenship when registering for federal elections if such information is not already verified through state or federal databases. The bill also includes provisions to standardize voter ID requirements across states for federal contests.