# 119-hr-156: Securing our Elections Act of 2025

119-hr-156, Securing our Elections Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-156
- Congress: 119
- Title: Securing our Elections Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-03
- Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**This bill would require a national photo identification rule for voting in federal elections.** It would make showing a valid photo ID the baseline for in-person federal voting while setting rules for provisional ballots and alternative ID paths for people without ID. - Voters without a valid photo ID could cast a provisional ballot but must present the required ID or an affidavit claiming a religious objection within 3 days for the ballot to be considered. - Non‑in‑person ballots would need either a copy of a photo ID or the last four digits of the voter’s Social Security number plus an affidavit that the voter tried but could not obtain an ID. Overseas military voters are exempt from that restriction. - States would have to provide a free photo ID to anyone who signs an affidavit saying they cannot afford or otherwise obtain one. States with stronger existing photo‑ID laws could be treated as compliant if they submit documentation and the Attorney General does not act within 180 days. The rules would apply to federal elections held in 2026 and later.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA), 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Photo ID rules for federal voting: mixed, high. Starting with 2026 federal elections, in-person voters would need a valid photo ID. Examples include a state driver’s license or ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. Without ID, you could cast a provisional ballot and have 3 days to show ID or file a religious‑objection affidavit. If voting by mail,…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3001: To advance commonsense priorities.
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-156 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/156)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-3001: To advance commonsense priorities.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3001)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4317)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-156 (as of 2025-12-21).