WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The House Administration Committee issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON - Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Voter ID Act. This commonsense legislation requires voters to show a photo ID when casting a ballot in an election for federal office. The bill also creates a new fund administered by the Election Assistance Commission to reimburse states who provide free IDs to voters who cannot afford one.
"Americans should be confident their elections are run with integrity - voter ID is a commonsense measure to restore trust in our elections," said Chairman Steil. "This legislation will help improve voter confidence and strengthen election integrity nationwide."...