House Administration Committee pushes new voter ID bill with state grant program inclusion

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EXCLUSIVE — Republicans’ latest plan to address voter identification would create a new grant program for states that provide IDs at no cost to those who cannot afford one.

The Voter ID Act, first shared with the Washington Examiner, was introduced Thursday by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), chairman of the House Administration Committee. The legislation would require voters to show a photo ID when casting a ballot in a federal election.

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