___ Act

Naturalized citizens face extra hurdles to vote, needing to carry citizenship documents that native-born voters may more easily have.

Must present naturalization certificates or other citizenship proof every time they vote, adding burden not faced under current law.

Older Americans may have difficulty locating birth certificates or may lack current photo ID, creating barriers to voting.

People with physical disabilities may face extra difficulty obtaining or carrying required documents to polling places.

Navigating complex document requirements may be harder for people with cognitive disabilities.

Low-income voters in housing programs may lack passports or have difficulty obtaining certified birth certificates due to cost.

New criminal penalties target anyone who helps a noncitizen attempt to vote, increasing legal risks in immigrant communities.

The bill reinforces that noncitizens cannot vote and adds criminal penalties for those who assist noncitizen voting attempts.

New criminal penalties for ID violations could result in additional criminal records for election workers or voters.

Tribal IDs and American Indian Cards are accepted, but some tribal members may lack certified birth certificates or passports.

Military service records are accepted as citizenship proof, but veterans without such records must find other documents.

Military records can serve as proof, but service members deployed overseas may struggle to submit copies with mail-in ballots.