HR-4487 : Still Just a Bill

The bill H.R. 4487, also known as the "American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Photographic Poll Books Act," seeks to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to include photographs in poll books for District of Columbia elections.

• Photo Acquisition: Requires District of Columbia government offices to provide access to existing photos or digital images of eligible voters to the chief election official.
• In-Person Voting: Mandates election officials to take photos of individuals voting in person if their photo is not already in the poll book.
• Absentee Voting: Requires election officials to provide access to copies of photo identifications submitted by individuals voting by mail to the chief election official.
• Poll Book Inclusion: Directs the chief election official to include these photos, images, or copies of identification in the poll books used to verify voters.
• Privacy Protection: Restricts the use of these photos, images, or copies of identification solely for the administration of District of Columbia elections, ensuring they are not shared or used for other purposes.

The bill defines "District of Columbia election" as any election for public office in the District of Columbia, including federal elections, ballot initiatives, or referendums.