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H.R. 9141

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 9141, the SAVE America Through REAL ID Act, was introduced in the House on Jun 4, 2026 by Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R) with 1 co-sponsor. It was referred to Oversight And Government Reform, and last saw action on Jun 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Record

Text

H.R. 9141 has 1 co-sponsor.

hb9141/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 9141 IH: SAVE America Through REAL ID Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-06-04
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 9141  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   June 4, 2026   Mrs. Fedorchak  (for herself and  Ms. Lee of Florida ) introduced the following bill;
  which was referred to the  Committee on
  Oversight and Government Reform    A BILL
To establish a grant program to assist States in providing identification cards compliant with Federal standards at no cost to low-income individuals.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   SAVE America Through REAL ID Act  .
2.
Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to ensure that all eligible individuals, regardless of income, have access to identification documents that meet Federal election standards by supporting State efforts to eliminate financial barriers to obtaining such identification.
3.
Definitions
In this Act:
(1)
Low-income individual
The term  low-income individual  means an individual whose household income is not more than 200 percent of the Federal poverty level, or who participates in a means-tested public assistance program, as determined by the State.
(2)
Real ID-compliant identification
The term  REAL ID-compliant identification  means a driver’s license or identification card issued by a State that meets the requirements of Federal law for official purposes.
(3)
Secretary
The term  Secretary  means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
(4)
State
The term  State  means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States.
4.
Grant program established
(a)
In general
The Secretary shall establish a grant program to provide funds to States to cover the costs associated with issuing REAL ID-compliant identification at no cost to low-income individuals.
(b)
Eligible uses of funds
A State receiving a grant under this section may use funds to—
(1)
waive application and issuance fees for eligible individuals;
(2)
cover administrative costs associated with processing applications;
(3)
conduct nonpartisan public awareness activities directly related to REAL ID eligibility and application procedures;
(4)
provide mobile or remote services to obtain REAL ID’s in underserved areas; and
(5)
assist applicants in obtaining required supporting documentation.
5.
State applications
(a)
Application required
To receive a grant under this Act, a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(b)
Contents
Each application shall include—
(1)
a description of how the State will identify and verify eligible individuals;
(2)
a plan to eliminate fees for such individuals;
(3)
outreach strategies to promote broad awareness; and
(4)
assurances of compliance with applicable Federal and State privacy and security laws.
6.
Allocation of funds
(a)
Formula
The Secretary shall allocate funds to States based on—
(1)
the population of low-income individuals in the State; and
(2)
the demonstrated need for increased access to compliant identification.
(b)
Minimum allocation
Each State receiving a grant shall receive not less than a minimum allocation, as determined by the Secretary.
7.
Reporting and accountability
(a)
State reports
Each State receiving funds shall annually submit to the Secretary a report detailing—
(1)
the number of identification cards issued at no cost;
(2)
demographic data, as permitted by law;
(3)
outreach activities conducted; and
(4)
expenditures of grant funds.
(b)
Federal report
The Secretary shall submit to Congress an annual report summarizing program outcomes and effectiveness.
(c)
Audits
Funds provided under this Act shall be subject to audit by appropriate Federal oversight entities.
8.
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
9.
Rulemaking
The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this Act.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-06-04
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To establish a grant program to assist States in providing identification cards compliant with Federal standards at no cost to low-income individuals.

Sponsors

Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R) sponsors H.R. 9141, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 9141 went before 1 committee: Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform
Oversight and Government Reform
Referred To · Jun 4, 2026 · 696 Bills

Actions

H.R. 9141 has taken 2 actions since Jun 4, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jun 4, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Votes

H.R. 9141 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 9141 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • SAVE America Through REAL ID Act — Display Title
  • SAVE America Through REAL ID Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • To establish a grant program to assist States in providing identification cards compliant with Federal standards at no cost to low-income individuals. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 9141 under Government Operations and Politics, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 9141’s is Government Operations and Politics.

hr9141/policy-areas.txt
Government Operations and PoliticsAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 9141, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. FEDORCHAK:H.R. 9141.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H3908]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com