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H.R. 22119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Apr 10, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The SAVE Act would require documented proof of citizenship for federal voter registration instead of a signed statement.
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The SAVE Act would require anyone registering to vote in a federal election to show documented proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a REAL ID marked with citizenship, a passport, military ID with service records, a birth certificate, or naturalization papers. States must verify documents in person for mail-in and DMV registrations, though polling-place registrants could show proof there, and states must create backup verification processes for those lacking documents.
This affects anyone registering to vote for the first time or updating a registration, including through DMVs or mail-in forms; it also adds duties for states, the Election Assistance Commission, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Requiring physical documents instead of a signed attestation could create new hurdles for citizens who lack ready access to a passport or have name changes, while adding new verification, data-sharing, and enforcement systems, including criminal penalties and private lawsuits over improper registrations.
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate.
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Mar 11, 2026
gellerreport.com
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Mar 17, 2026
drudge.com
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Mar 11, 2026
pjmedia.com
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Mar 17, 2026
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