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        <fullName>Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Voter Integrity Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require an individual to present proof of U.S. citizenship and a government-issued photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot in a federal election.</p> <p>Requires states also to require voters to present photo identification in a federal election.</p> <p>Requires each state to establish a program to provide free photo identification to eligible voters in elections held in the state who do not otherwise possess a government-issued photo identification.</p> <p>Directs the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to states to cover costs of making such photo identifications available.</p> <p>Amends federal highway law to require the withholding of highway funds from any state not in compliance with the requirements of this Act. </p>]]></text>
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        <title>To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require an individual to provide proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States and to present a government-issued photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot in an election for Federal office, and for other purposes.</title>
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