Bill > S128

This bill, known as the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" or "SAVE Act", amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require individuals to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill defines acceptable forms of citizenship documentation, which include government-issued photo IDs, passports, military identification, birth certificates, and other official documents. States will be required to verify citizenship through various means, including cross-referencing databases from the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and other government agencies. If an applicant cannot immediately provide documentary proof, they may sign an attestation under penalty of perjury and submit alternative evidence of citizenship, which will be reviewed by election officials. The bill also mandates that states establish ongoing programs to identify and remove non-citizens from voter registration rolls, and requires federal agencies to promptly share citizenship information with state election officials. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify state election officials when an individual becomes a naturalized citizen, and ensures that individuals can still cast provisional ballots while their citizenship is being verified. The legislation aims to prevent non-citizens from registering to vote in federal elections by implementing more stringent documentation and verification requirements.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/128/all-info