-The bill would require Americans to prove their citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and present identification when casting a ballot. Under the legislation, voters would have to provide documents such as a passport or birth certificate, along with a valid photo ID, to demonstrate they are US citizens. -The president has repeatedly argued that tighter voting rules are needed to protect elections from fraud. Studies of US elections have repeatedly found that fraud occurs at very low levels, particularly when it comes to non-citizens voting. They also criticize Trump's attempts to add unrelated provisions to the legislation, including restrictions on mail voting and policies targeting transgender issues.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 13, 2026 05:24 UTC