SAVE Act
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROY:H.R. 22.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 4, Clause 1--``The Times, Places andManner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives,shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof;but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter suchRegulations . . .''Article I, Section 8. Clause 4--``To establish an uniformRule of Naturalization . . .''Article I, Section 8, Clause 18--``To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.''15th Amendment--Referring to ``The right of citizens of theUnited States to vote . . .''19th Amendment--Referring to ``The right of the citizens ofthe United States to vote . . .''24th Amendment--Referring to ``The right of the citizens ofthe United States to vote . . .''26th Amendment--Referring to ``The right of the citizens ofthe United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, tovote . . .''The single subject of this legislation is:To require States to obtain documentary proof of U.S.citizenship to register an applicant to vote in Federalelections.[Page H36]
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Sponsor
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- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] · [R-TX-21] · R000614
Sponsor record (congress_legislators)
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Bio (legislators)
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Current term (4 total)
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Leadership roles (0)
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Committee memberships (6)
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- House Committee on Rules (house) · house · rank 4 · site
- House Committee on the Budget (house) · house · rank 9 · site
- House Committee on the Judiciary (house) · house · rank 7 · site
- Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement (house) · house · rank 4
- Legislative and Budget Process (house) · house · rank 2
- The Constitution and Limited Government (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
Social media
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- Twitter: @RepChipRoy
District offices (3)
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- 125 Lehmann Drive, Suite 201, Kerrville, TX, 78028 · 830-896-0154 · Monday-Friday 8:00AM-12:00PM · 30.03953229999999,-99.1466098
- 16414 San Pedro Ave, Suite 817, San Antonio, TX, 78232 · 210-821-5024 · fax 771-200-5819 · Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM · 29.5913105,-98.47233209999999
- 5900 Southwest Parkway, Suite 520, Bldg 5, Austin, TX, 78735 · 512-871-5959 · Monday – Thursday 9 am – 12 pm and by appointment · 30.2493698,-97.8479547
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026
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Cosponsors (110)
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- Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] · [R-NY-2] · G000597 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] · [R-NY-11] · M000317 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] · [R-MN-1] · F000475 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] · [R-GA-9] · C001116 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · [R-LA-3] · H001077 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] · [R-TN-1] · H001086 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] · [R-SC-1] · M000194 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] · [R-FL-3] · C001039 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] · [R-MO-7] · B001316 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] · [R-TN-5] · O000175 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] · [R-WY-0] · H001096 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] · [R-ID-1] · F000469 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] · [R-TX-22] · N000026 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] · [R-TX-3] · S001224 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] · [R-AL-6] · P000609 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] · [R-AZ-2] · C001132 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] · [R-TX-38] · H001095 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · [R-AZ-5] · B001302 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] · [R-VA-6] · C001118 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] · [R-SC-5] · N000190 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] · [R-TX-27] · C001115 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] · [R-OK-2] · B001317 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] · [R-TX-2] · C001120 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · [R-TX-11] · P000048 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] · [R-TX-6] · E000071 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] · [R-GA-12] · A000372 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] · [R-FL-2] · D000628 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · [R-FL-12] · B001257 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] · [R-KS-4] · E000298 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] · [R-TX-19] · A000375 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · [R-TX-10] · M001157 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] · [R-NY-24] · T000478 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] · [R-MD-1] · H001052 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] · [R-UT-4] · O000086 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · [R-IL-12] · B001295 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] · [R-IA-4] · F000446 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] · [R-CA-5] · M001177 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] · [R-NC-11] · E000246 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] · [R-SC-3] · B001325 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] · [R-SC-4] · T000480 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] · [R-TX-1] · M001224 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] · [R-PA-10] · P000605 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · [R-IN-9] · H001093 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · [R-AZ-9] · G000565 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] · [R-TX-36] · B001291 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] · [R-IL-15] · M001211 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · [R-TX-14] · W000814 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] · [R-FL-13] · L000596 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] · [R-AL-2] · M001212 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] · [R-NY-17] · L000599 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] · [R-NJ-2] · V000133 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] · [R-WI-7] · T000165 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] · [R-MI-2] · M001194 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] · [R-TX-25] · W000816 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] · [R-MN-7] · F000470 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] · [R-MN-6] · E000294 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] · [R-NY-23] · L000600 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · [R-TX-17] · S000250 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2] · [R-OH-2] · T000490 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] · [R-GA-10] · C001129 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] · [R-FL-15] · L000597 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] · [R-FL-8] · H001099 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] · [R-TX-24] · V000134 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] · [R-OK-5] · B000740 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] · [R-GA-7] · M001218 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8] · [R-AZ-8] · H001098 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09Rep-AZ-8 current · 1 term · 1 district office
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] · [R-TX-5] · G000589 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09Rep-TX-5 current · 4 terms · 1 district office
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] · [R-IA-2] · H001091 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] · [R-MT-2] · D000634 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] · [R-NC-3] · M001210 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
- Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12] · [R-TX-12] · G000601 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-28
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] · [R-FL-11] · W000806 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-31
- Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] · [R-PA-9] · M001204 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-31
- Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] · [R-AL-5] · S001220 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-31
- Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] · [R-PA-14] · R000610 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
- Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] · [R-GA-11] · L000583 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
- Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] · [R-FL-7] · M001216 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-05
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] · [R-PA-15] · T000467 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] · [R-MI-4] · H001058 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-13
- Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5] · [R-VA-5] · M001239 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-14
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] · [R-NC-8] · H001102 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-21
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] · [R-IL-16] · L000585 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-21
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] · [R-NC-14] · M001236 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-24
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] · [R-TN-6] · R000612 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-03
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] · [R-MN-8] · S001212 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-03
- Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] · [R-GA-3] · J000311 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-03
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] · [R-IN-3] · S001188 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] · [R-NC-7] · R000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] · [R-TX-4] · F000246 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-10
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] · [R-TX-13] · J000304 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-10
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] · [R-IA-1] · M001215 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21
- Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] · [R-AR-3] · W000809 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21
- Rep. McDowell, Addison [R-NC-6] · [R-NC-6] · M001240 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21
- Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] · [R-NY-1] · L000598 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24
- Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] · [R-PA-13] · J000302 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-25
- Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] · [R-CO-5] · C001137 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-27
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] · [R-FL-19] · D000032 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
- Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13] · [R-NC-13] · K000405 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] · [R-IN-4] · B001307 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] · [R-NY-21] · S001196 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
- Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8] · [R-IN-8] · M001233 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31Rep-IN-8 current · 1 term · 2 district offices
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] · [R-CO-4] · B000825 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] · [R-TN-7] · G000590 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31Rep-TN-7 current · 4 terms
- Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2] · [R-WV-2] · M001235 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · [R-SC-2] · W000795 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · [R-PA-16] · K000376 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] · [R-AR-4] · W000821 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-03
- Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3] · [R-CA-3] · K000401 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-08
- Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] · [R-FL-1] · P000622 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-10Rep-FL-1 current · 1 term · 2 district offices
- Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] · [R-FL-6] · F000484 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-10Rep-FL-6 current · 1 term · 2 district offices
Committees (1)
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- Committee on House Administration [House Standing]2025-04-10T15:17:00ZUnknown2025-04-10T14:30:49ZUnknown2025-01-03T16:00:35ZReferred To
Actions — from XML (19)
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- 2025-04-10IntroReferralvia SenateReceived in the Senate.
- 2025-04-10 11:23:51FloorH38310via House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-04-10 11:23:50FloorH37100via House floor actionsOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H1569-1571)VoteHouse roll 102 — source
- 2025-04-10 11:23:50Floor8000via Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102).VoteHouse roll 102 — source
- 2025-04-10 11:17:00FloorH36210via House floor actionsOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 215 (Roll no. 101).VoteHouse roll 101 — source
- 2025-04-10 11:11:24FloorH30000via House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1580-1581)
- 2025-04-10 10:31:32FloorH8D000via House floor actionsPOSTPONED 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.
- 2025-04-10 10:31:07FloorH8A000via House floor actionsThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- 2025-04-10 10:30:49FloorH36200via House floor actionsMs. Johnson (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H1569)
- 2025-04-10 10:30:11FloorH35000via House floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2025-04-10 09:19:29FloorH8D000via House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 22.
- 2025-04-10 09:19:07FloorH8D000via House floor actionsRule 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.
- 2025-04-10 09:19:02FloorH30000via House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H1569-1579)
- 2025-04-08 15:23:13FloorH1L220via House floor actionsRule H. Res. 294 passed House.
- 2025-04-07 19:20:40FloorH1L210via House floor actionsRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 294 Reported to House. 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.
- 2025-04-01 10:03:16FloorH1L210via House floor actionsRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 282 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. 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. The resolution also provides that H. Res. 23 and H. Res. 164 are laid on the table.
- 2025-01-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2025-01-03IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- 2025-01-03IntroReferral1000via Library of CongressIntroduced in House
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Titles
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- Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-11T03:23:18ZTo amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
- Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-04-11T02:23:14ZSAVE Act
- Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-04-11T02:23:14ZSafeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
- Display Title2025-04-03T13:59:07ZSAVE Act
- Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-02-04T05:38:17ZSAVE Act
- Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-02-04T05:38:17ZSafeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
- Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-02-04T05:33:23ZTo amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Text versions (from XML)
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- Engrossed in House2025-04-10T04:00:00Z
- Introduced in House2025-01-03T05:00:00Z
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Summaries
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Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act
This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship.
Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship.
Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources.
Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.
The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
Related bills
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- HR 7296 (119) SAVE America ActLatest: 2026-01-30 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
- S 3752 (119) SAVE America ActLatest: 2026-01-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
- HR 8206 (119) Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026Latest: 2026-04-06 — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
- HR 8595 (119) Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.Latest: 2026-07-29 — Received in the Senate.Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
- HRES 282 (119) Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ''Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications''; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Latest: 2025-04-01 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)
- HRES 294 (119) Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Latest: 2025-04-08 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Relationship: Procedurally related (via House)
- S 128 (119) SAVE ActLatest: 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
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