# 119-hr-7300: Make Elections Great Again Act

119-hr-7300, Make Elections Great Again Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] (R-WI); status in_committee (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7300
- Congress: 119
- Title: Make Elections Great Again Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-01-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] (R-WI)
- Cosponsors: 70
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**This bill would impose a new, nationwide photo ID and documentary proof regime for Federal voting and overhaul how states register and verify voters.** It also centralizes voter rolls and tightens ballot rules like mandatory paper ballots and mail‑vote controls. - Voters: In‑person voters would need a valid photo ID to get a ballot and could cure a provisional ballot by providing ID or a religious‑photography affidavit within 3 days. Mail voters must provide a copy of photo ID or last four digits of their Social Security number plus an affidavit if they cannot get ID. - State election officials and agencies: States would have to run a single, computerized statewide registration list and verify eligibility at least every 30 days using databases like the Social Security Administration and DHS SAVE. Registrants would need documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for new registrations and face specific removal and notice procedures. - Election administration and security: The bill would require paper ballots, expand post‑election audits using HAVA funds, ban ranked‑choice voting for Federal offices, add barcode tracking and new chain‑of‑custody rules for mail ballots.

## Cosponsors (70)

- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R-OH), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] (R-WI), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] (R-TX), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-PA), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R-CA), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] (R-WI), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R-CA), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] (R-SC), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (R-TN), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7] (R-OH), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] (R-TX), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] (R-MN), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] (R-TX), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL), 2026-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD), 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Paper ballots, audits, and records: benefit, high. This bill would require voter‑verifiable paper ballots be the official record for Federal elections and be preserved for recounts and audits. States could use certain Help America Vote Act funds to run post‑election audits if results are released before the challenge deadline. The bill would expand…
- New ID and registration checks: cost, high. This bill would make new documentary rules for registering to vote in Federal elections. Applicants would have to give proof of U.S. citizenship, the last four of their Social Security number, and a current driver license or other proof of residence. States would keep one statewide computerized vot…
- Photo ID rules for voting: cost, high. This bill would require a valid physical photo ID to get an in-person Federal ballot. If you lack ID in person you could cast a provisional ballot and would have 3 days to show ID or a state affidavit for a religious objection to photos. For non‑in‑person ballots, officials would not accept a ballo…
- New rules for mail and absentee ballots: mixed, medium. This bill would require mailed absentee ballots to arrive by the time polls close on election day to be counted, with limited exceptions for military and overseas voters. Ballot envelopes from officials would need Postal Service tracking barcodes and machineable design. People may not possess more…
- Enforcement, agency limits, and bans: mixed, medium. This bill would repeal parts of the National Voter Registration Act and parts of the Help America Vote Act and would bar federal agencies from registering people or funding outside groups to do voter registration or mobilization on agency property or websites. States would have to have an agreement…

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- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
- 119-hr-1502: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-7300 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7300)

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- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-719)
- [119-hr-1502: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1502)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7300 (as of 2026-09-21).