Require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Restoring Faith in Elections Act?
The bill H.R. 160 has remained in the House Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology since January 2, 2025. Committee leaders must choose to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills in Congress fail to receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in the federal process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Restoring Faith in Elections Act (H.R. 160 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 156 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 156 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.