Securing our Elections Act of 2025

This bill, called the Securing our Elections Act of 2025, would set one national rule for photo ID in federal elections. It requires voters to show a valid photo ID to get a ballot. If you don’t have one at the polling place, you can still cast a temporary (provisional) ballot. That ballot will be counted only if, within three days, you either show the required ID or turn in a signed statement saying you object to being photographed for religious reasons.

For voting that is not in person, your ballot must include either a copy of your photo ID, or the last four digits of your Social Security number plus a signed statement saying you tried but could not get a copy of your ID. This rule does not apply to military voters overseas. The bill also says states must offer a free photo ID to people who sign a statement that they can’t afford one or can’t get one.

• Who is affected: Voters in federal elections, election officials, and military voters overseas (who are exempt from the mail-in ID copy rule)
• What changes: Photo ID required to vote; special steps for counting temporary ballots; extra ID steps for voting by mail or other non‑in‑person methods; free state ID for those who can’t afford or obtain one
• When: The provided text does not specify an effective date