HRES 8119th CongressIn Committee

Reaffirming the House of Representatives's commitment to ensuring secure elections throughout the United States by recognizing that the presentation of valid photograph identification is a fundamental component of secure elections.

Introduced: Jan 3, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

H. Res. 8 is a non-binding House resolution introduced in the 119th Congress. It reaffirms the House’s commitment to secure elections nationwide and explicitly states that the presentation of valid photograph identification is a fundamental component of secure elections. The measure is symbolic in nature and does not itself create new voting requirements, authorize funding, or mandate changes to current law. It was introduced by Rep. Biggs (AZ) for himself and Rep. Crane and referred to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution frames photo ID as central to election security and cites comparisons to photo ID requirements for various government programs and private activities.

Key Points

1Non-binding expression of policy: The resolution does not enact law or allocate funds; it states the House’s stance on election security and the role of photo ID.
2Core finding: The presentation of valid photograph identification is a fundamental component of secure elections, per the resolution.
3Rationale offered: In-person voting with photo verification is portrayed as more secure than absentee voting without photo verification; voters already must show photo ID for many government and private interactions.
4Context provided: The text links election security to broader trust in government and democratic legitimacy, using multiple “Whereas” statements to support its premise.
5Scope and limitations: The measure does not vest new federal powers, impose requirements on states, or alter existing election laws; it serves as a policy statement that could inform future legislative or messaging efforts.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Members of the U.S. House and election-security policymakers; it signals the House’s stance and could influence future legislation or committee direction.Secondary group/area affected- Voters and election administrators in states considering or defending photo ID requirements; civil rights and voting-rights organizations that scrutinize such measures.Additional impacts- Could shape public discourse and provide political cover for future proposals advocating voter identification requirements.- As a resolution, it has no immediate practical effect on election administration or federal funding; any real-world changes would require separate legislation or administrative action.

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