SAVE America Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The SAVE America Act aims to strengthen voter eligibility requirements by mandating documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and requiring photo identification for voting. It prohibits states from registering non-citizens and establishes processes for removing ineligible voters from registration rolls. The bill also introduces private rights of action and criminal penalties for violations and requires photo identification for all federal voters.
Key provisions
- Requires applicants to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
- Specifies acceptable forms of documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, including REAL ID cards, passports, and military identification.
- Prohibits states from registering non-citizens to vote in federal elections.
- Mandates the removal of non-citizens from voter registration lists.
- Requires states to establish a program to identify and remove non-citizens from voter rolls.
- Requires voters to present an eligible photo identification document to vote in federal elections.
- Establishes private rights of action and criminal penalties for violations of the law.
- Provides a process for states to verify citizenship without documentary proof, including an affidavit process.
Who is affected
- State and local election officials
- Voters (particularly those registering to vote for the first time)
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