Bill would require documented proof of citizenship to register to vote
Passed one chamberH.R. 22Latest action
Sponsor: Chip Roy · Representative · TX
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Official title: SAVE Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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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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What does this do?
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.
Who does it affect?
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.
Why does it matter?
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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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Apr 10, 2025
- The president's desk
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.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 102
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 220
- Nay
- 208
- 0
- 5
Republicans 216 yes, 4 not voting · Democrats 4 yes, 208 no, 1 not voting
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House · · Roll call 101
As recorded
- Question
- On
- Result:
- Failed
- 211
- Nay
- 215
- 0
- 7
Republicans 215 no, 5 not voting · Democrats 211 yes, 2 not voting
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Latino voters want the SAVE ActJul 18, 2026
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