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114-hr-3277114th Congress

Voter Access Protection Act of 2015

Sponsored By: Representative Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]

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Summary

Voter Access Protection Act of 2015 Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a state or local election official from requiring an individual to: (1) present a photo identification (or a copy if voting by mail) as a condition for receiving or casting a ballot in any election for federal office, or (2) cast a provisional ballot solely on the grounds that the individual does not present a photo identification at the polling place. Prohibits a state or local election election official from requiring an individual to provide a photo identification (or a copy if registering by mail) as a condition of registering to vote in an election for federal office.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]

MN • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 9/12/2016

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