US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

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SAVE Act

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Overview

The SAVE Act aims to strengthen voter eligibility verification by requiring individuals registering to vote in federal elections to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. It prohibits states from accepting voter registrations without this proof and mandates states to establish processes for identifying and removing non-citizens from voter rolls. The bill also introduces private rights of action and criminal penalties for officials who register ineligible voters and includes provisions for streamlined information sharing between federal agencies and states to verify citizenship. Finally, it clarifies the role of the Election Assistance Commission in providing guidance and establishing uniform procedures.

Key provisions

Requires applicants to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship (e.g., REAL ID card, passport) when registering to vote in federal elections.
Prohibits states from accepting voter registrations without this proof.
Mandates states to establish processes for identifying and removing non-citizens from voter rolls.
Allows for a private right of action against election officials who register ineligible voters.
Establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses related to registering ineligible voters.
Specifies acceptable forms of documentary proof of citizenship, including government-issued photo IDs and birth certificates.
Requires states to notify applicants of the citizenship proof requirement.
Creates a process for applicants lacking proof of citizenship to submit additional evidence and an affidavit.

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Legislative history

19 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Apr 10, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 10, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H1569-1571)

Apr 10, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102).

Apr 10, 2025House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 215 (Roll no. 101).

Apr 10, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1580-1581)

Apr 10, 2025House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 22, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Johnson (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Apr 10, 2025House

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Apr 10, 2025House

Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H1569)

Apr 10, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Apr 10, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 22.

Apr 10, 2025House

Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res. 28, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 22. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28.

Apr 10, 2025House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H1569-1579)

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