Make Elections Great Again Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7300
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-16T08:07:58Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation aims to enhance the integrity and administration of federal elections by strengthening voter identification, registration verification, list maintenance, and ballot handling procedures.
Key Provisions
- Photo Identification Requirements: Voters must present valid photo ID (such as state driver's licenses, passports, or military IDs) to cast ballots in person or by mail, with provisional ballot options and limited exceptions for certain groups like absent uniformed services voters.
- Voter Registration and Eligibility Verification: States must require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship (such as birth certificates or passports) for new registrations, repeal certain prior federal requirements under the National Voter Registration Act, and implement regular list maintenance to remove ineligible voters (including noncitizens) using federal databases like SAVE.
- Election Security Measures: Driver's licenses must indicate citizenship; states must share information with the Attorney General on potential fraud; federal agencies are barred from conducting voter registration activities.
- Ballot Administration Rules: Requires paper ballots for all voting systems; limits possession and return of mail-in ballots to immediate family or caregivers (with affidavits); prohibits universal vote-by-mail and ranked-choice voting in general elections; mandates barcode tracking and strict receipt deadlines for absentee ballots.
- Other Requirements: States must use HAVA funds for post-election audits; preserve detailed election records; and notify officials of naturalizations or jury service disqualifications based on noncitizenship.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Repeals Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and most of Section 303 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, replacing them with new federal mandates on registration deadlines, proof of citizenship, and list maintenance.
- Introduces nationwide photo ID and citizenship documentation rules, overriding prior voluntary or state-specific approaches.
- Establishes new limits on mail ballots, bans ranked-choice voting in federal general elections, and adds tracking and processing timelines not present in current statutes.
- Creates information-sharing agreements between states and the Attorney General, plus restrictions on federal agency involvement in voter registration.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Increases administrative burdens on state and local election offices for verification, list updates, and audits; expands roles for the Department of Homeland Security, Election Assistance Commission, and Attorney General in data sharing and enforcement.
- Citizens: Requires additional documentation for registration and voting; may affect access for those without ready photo ID or citizenship proof, though provisional and cure processes are included.
- International Relations: Minimal direct effects, as exceptions preserve rights for overseas and military voters under existing federal laws.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- State and local election officials responsible for implementation and compliance.
- Eligible voters needing to meet new identification and proof requirements.
- Federal agencies including DHS, DOJ, Postal Service, and the Election Assistance Commission.
- Individuals and organizations involved in voter registration drives or mail ballot handling.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill includes provisions asserting compliance with the Voting Rights Act and uniformity requirements but introduces new federal overrides of state practices, which could lead to legal challenges regarding federalism or access to voting.
- Emphasizes enforcement through civil actions by the Attorney General and private rights of action for violations.
- Mandates public disclosure of certain voter list activities while protecting some privacy elements.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (70)
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3], Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3], Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23], Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8], Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20], Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11], Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7], Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8], Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14], Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4], Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6], Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8], Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8], Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2], Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] and 20 more
Recent Actions
- 2026-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 2026-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- 2026-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- 2026-01-30: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-01-30: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-01-30: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-01-30: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-01-30: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-01-30: Introduced in House
- 2026-01-30: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Make Elections Great Again Act — issued 2026-01-30 — PDF (84 pages)