Bill Overview
Title: One Citizen One Vote Act
Description: This bill prohibits the Election Assistance Commission from making payments to any state or jurisdiction unless the state or jurisdiction certifies that it meets certain election standards, including that it (1) requires a photo identification for voting, and (2) does not allow noncitizens to vote in any election.
Sponsors: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Target Audience
Population: People in the United States affected by standardized voting requirements
Estimated Size: 239000000
- The bill aims to standardize voting regulations across states by imposing requirements for photo identification and the prohibition of noncitizen voting.
- In the United States, there are approximately 259 million adults eligible to vote (as of the 2020 census), of whom about 239 million are U.S. citizens.
- Approximately 21 million U.S. citizens do not possess government-issued photo identification, suggesting a significant number might be directly impacted by photo ID voting requirements.
- Noncitizens, numbering approximately 22 million, are less directly impacted as they are generally already prohibited from voting in federal elections, although local variations exist.
- The bill primarily affects U.S. citizens who lack appropriate photo ID, and indirectly affects voting eligibility regulations for non-citizens.
Reasoning
- The policy primarily affects U.S. citizens who lack government-issued photo identification, estimated to be around 21 million people.
- The policy also standardizes voting regulations for most states, though effects might vary depending on existing state laws about voting procedures.
- Budget and costs will likely focus on infrastructure updates and educational campaigns about new voting requirements.
- There is a significant consideration of balancing infrastructure costs with accessibility for all eligible voters.
Simulated Interviews
Teacher (Ohio)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think fair elections are important, but I worry about how I'm going to vote without an ID.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 8 |
Freelance Writer (New York)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm glad the policy aims to ensure everyone who votes is a citizen.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Retired (Florida)
Age: 65 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's important that we secure our elections, and I support the need for IDs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Tech Support Specialist (California)
Age: 28 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy doesn't directly affect me since I can't vote anyway.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Construction Worker (Texas)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I believe IDs will help reduce fraud, which is good for trusted elections.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
College Student (Georgia)
Age: 22 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I just got my ID, so it won't affect me now, but it was stressful getting it.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Registered Nurse (Arizona)
Age: 39 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't think it changes much for me personally since I already have an ID.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Retired Lawyer (Pennsylvania)
Age: 70 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I support election security, but I'm concerned about older people like myself getting these IDs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Truck Driver (New Mexico)
Age: 46 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm neutral on this since our area already has similar requirements.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Small Business Owner (Iowa)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's going to be a hassle for me to get an ID just to vote.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $250000000 (Low: $200000000, High: $300000000)
Year 2: $210000000 (Low: $170000000, High: $250000000)
Year 3: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $220000000)
Year 5: $190000000 (Low: $140000000, High: $210000000)
Year 10: $180000000 (Low: $130000000, High: $200000000)
Year 100: $100000000 (Low: $80000000, High: $120000000)
Key Considerations
- The need for all states to comply with uniform standards could be resisted, affecting implementation costs.
- Significant numbers of U.S. adult citizens, particularly minorities, may lack the necessary photo ID, which could lead to challenges and costs related to issuing IDs.
- Monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the prohibition against noncitizen voting will require systems and possibly legal frameworks unless universally standardized nationally.