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Steil's Voter ID Bill Sparks Debate
Congressman Bryan Steil is pushing a new federal voter ID bill that would standardize acceptable photo IDs nationwide—driver’s license, passport, military ID, or tribal ID—all requiring a photo and expiration date. Mail-in voters would need to include a copy of their ID or provide their SSN’s last four digits plus a sworn statement if they can’t obtain one. While Steil argues this boosts election confidence, Democrats warn it could disenfranchise voters, especially compared to Wisconsin’s current law. This isn’t his first attempt—he previously backed the SAVE Act, which passed the House but…
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