1. Republicans say requiring ID is necessary to prevent voter fraud; Democrats say requiring ID to vote disenfranchises minority and lower income voters, who they say vote overwhelmingly for Democrats.  How many states currently require photo ID to vote?

2. What will HR 1 do to the states’ photo ID requirements?

3. What arguments does Larry O’Connor use to support his opposition to HR 1?

4. Do you think Mr. O’Connor makes a persuasive case? (Does he make valid points? Valid is defined as having a sound basis in logic or fact.) Explain your answer.

5. HR 1 - The “For the People Act of 2021” was initially proposed by congressional Democrats in 2019. They say: “This bill addresses voter access, election integrity, election security, political spending, and ethics for the three branches of government. Specifically, the bill expands voter registration and voting access and limits removing voters from voter rolls.” Read the opposing points “What H.R. 1 Would Do” from a conservative group under the “Background” below. What do you think of each of the points made?

CHALLENGE: HR 1 will have a huge impact on how our elections are conducted, who is eligible to vote, etc.

a) Rasmussen Reports poll found that "75% of Likely U.S. Voters believe voters should be required to show photo identification such as a driver’s license before being allowed to vote."  (See "Resources" below for a previous video)  What do you think?

b) Read the entire bill for yourself before you make a decision:  congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1/text.  What is your opinion: will HR 1 improve or harm elections? Ask a parent the same question.