U.S. Bill Would Require Photo ID And Proof Of Citizenship To Vote In Federal Elections
Washington, D.C. — A newly introduced bill in the U.S. House would require voters to present government-issued photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship to cast ballots in federal elections, a change that could affect first-time voters, including newly eligible high school seniors and college students voting away from home.
The measure, H.R. 6936, was introduced Jan. 2, 2026, by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and was referred the same day to the House Committee on House Administration, according to the bill’s public tracker on Congress.gov.
While many states already have their own voter identification policies, this proposal focuses on federal elections and adds a citizenship documentation requirement. For families, the practical impact could show up during “first vote” moments: registering for the first time, updating records after a move, or helping a student voter meet documentation rules in time for Election Day.
Parents and caregivers may want to help new voters locate key documents early, such as a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization paperwork, and confirm what forms of ID would qualify as “government photo identification” under any final version of the bill. Students should also double-check voting plans if they’ll be on campus, studying out of state, or relying on limited-access documents stored at home.
Next steps: the proposal must be considered by the House Administration Committee before it could advance. Families can track updates through Congress.gov and watch for any scheduled hearings or votes.
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