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The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship, a valid U.S. passport, or a valid government-issued photo identification card that shows the applicant's place of birth was in the United States."},{"k":"p","t":"Further, the bill (1) requires states to accept and process a voter registration application in the event of a name discrepancy in the applicant's documentation, as long as the applicant provides additional documentation; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process to demonstrate U.S. citizenship."},{"k":"p","t":"Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Further, each state must submit its complete official list of eligible voters to the Department of Homeland Security for comparison with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system, which is used to verify immigration status. Individuals who are identified as noncitizens must be given the opportunity to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship."},{"k":"p","t":"Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters."},{"k":"p","t":"The bill (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses."},{"k":"p","t":"The bill prohibits a state or local election official from providing a ballot for a federal election to an individual who does not present valid physical photo identification."},{"k":"p","t":"An individual who does not present the required identification must be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. However, an election official may not determine that the individual is eligible under state law to vote in the election unless, not later than three days after casting the provisional ballot, the individual presents (1) the identification required, or (2) an affidavit attesting that the individual does not possess the identification because of a religious objection to being photographed."},{"k":"p","t":"Further, an election official may not allow for voting methods other than in-person voting unless the individual submits the ballot with (1) a copy of their photo identification, or (2) the last four digits of their Social Security number with an affidavit attesting that the individual is unable to obtain a copy of a valid photo identification after making reasonable efforts to obtain a copy. This prohibition shall not apply to overseas military voters or individuals provided the right to vote other than in person under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act."},{"k":"p","t":"State and local government officials must provide, to the extent practicable, public access to a digital imaging device for the purpose of allowing individuals to use the device at no cost to make a copy of their valid photo identification."}],"words":531},"summary":{"main_subject":{"text":"Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within the Department of Veterans Affairs to advise on the Department's accessibility for individuals with disabilities.","cites":[{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text/es#idcb80ac68-a591-40e3-9ea0-bb70b67c6104:~:text=2.%20Veterans%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Equal%20Access"}]},"core_areas":["Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within the Department of Veterans Affairs","Accessibility of Department information, services, benefits and facilities for individuals with disabilities","Department compliance with disability and accessibility laws","Committee membership, meetings and reports"],"what_it_does":[{"text":"Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within the Department not later than 180 days after the date of enactment.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text/es#idcb80ac68-a591-40e3-9ea0-bb70b67c6104:~:text=2.%20Veterans%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Equal%20Access"}},{"text":"Sets the committee at 15 voting members appointed by the Secretary, including four veterans with disabilities and five representatives nominated by national veterans service organizations, plus four ex officio members or their designees.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text/es#idcb80ac68-a591-40e3-9ea0-bb70b67c6104:~:text=2.%20Veterans%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Equal%20Access"}},{"text":"Requires the committee to meet at least twice each year, and sets two-year terms for members, who may be reappointed by the Secretary.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text/es#idcb80ac68-a591-40e3-9ea0-bb70b67c6104:~:text=2.%20Veterans%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Equal%20Access"}},{"text":"Requires the Secretary to consult the committee regularly on the accessibility of Department information, services, benefits and facilities, and on Department compliance with laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text/es#idcb80ac68-a591-40e3-9ea0-bb70b67c6104:~:text=2.%20Veterans%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Equal%20Access"}},{"text":"Requires the committee to submit a report to the Secretary within two years after its first meeting and at least every two years after; the Secretary sends each report to congressional committees within 180 days and publishes it.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text/es#idcb80ac68-a591-40e3-9ea0-bb70b67c6104:~:text=2.%20Veterans%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Equal%20Access"}},{"text":"Ends the committee 10 years after the date of enactment.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text/es#idcb80ac68-a591-40e3-9ea0-bb70b67c6104:~:text=2.%20Veterans%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Equal%20Access"}}],"unexpected":[],"version":{"type":"Engrossed in Senate","date":"2025-12-18","rule":"passed","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text/es"},"current":true,"model":"claude-sonnet-5-5","approved":"2026-10-03","approved_by":"checks"},"sources":{"congress_gov":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383","text":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text"},"card":{"image":"card/item/119-s-1383.png","v":"7ff2a41b3a71","alt":"Votes on Record. S. 1383, 119th Congress: Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025. House: 218 Yea, 213 Nay. Senate: unanimous consent. Outcome: Passed in two versions, 11 Feb 2026."}}