Passed in the House on April 10, 2025 · 220 Yea, 208 Nay, 5 Not Voting
Question: On Passage: H R 22 SAVE Act
In plain English: This bill requires people to show proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. States must also remove non-citizens from voter lists and can face penalties for not complying.
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 com…