summary
Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act), proposes significant changes to voter registration and voting procedures, primarily by requiring proof of United States citizenship for federal elections. The bill amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to define "documentary proof of United States citizenship" broadly, including documents like a REAL ID-compliant identification, a U.S. passport, military ID with service records, or government-issued photo ID indicating U.S. birth, among other options that may require additional supporting documents like a birth certificate. It mandates that states must not accept voter registration applications for federal elections unless this proof of citizenship is presented. The bill also introduces requirements for photo identification to vote in federal elections, specifying that this identification must be a tangible document with a photograph, an indication of U.S. citizenship, and either a state-issued identification number or the last four digits of a Social Security number, though exceptions exist for states using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to verify citizenship. Furthermore, it outlines processes for individuals who may not have immediate documentary proof of citizenship and mandates federal agencies to share relevant information with election officials to verify citizenship status, with the goal of ensuring only U.S. citizens are registered to vote and are able to vote in federal elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (110)
Chip Roy (R)*,
Mark Alford (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Nicholas Begich (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Troy Downing (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Julie Fedorchak (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Randy Fine (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Sam Graves (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Abraham Hamadeh (R),
Mike Haridopolos (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Erin Houchin (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Brian Jack (R),
John James (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Mike Kennedy (R),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Young Kim (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Julia Letlow (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Max Miller (R),
Cory Mills (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Riley Moore (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Burgess Owens (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Jimmy Patronis (R),
Scott Perry (R),
August Pfluger (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
John Rose (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Steve Scalise (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Keith Self (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Mike Simpson (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Dale Strong (R),
Marlin Stutzman (R),
David Taylor (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
William Timmons (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Matt Van Epps (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Tony Wied (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7296/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7296/BILLS-119hr7296ih.pdf |
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