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Requires people to show documentary proof of U.S. citizenship before they can be registered to vote in federal elections. It defines acceptable documents, sets procedures for applicants who lack documents, and preserves the right to cast and count provisional ballots once citizenship is confirmed. States must run ongoing checks of voter rolls (including using federal systems) to identify and remove noncitizens. Federal agencies must respond quickly to state verification requests, and the Department of Homeland Security must promptly notify states when someone becomes a naturalized citizen. The Election Assistance Commission must issue implementation guidance within 10 days, voter registration forms are exempted from the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the law takes effect on enactment for applications submitted on or after that date.
Defines “documentary proof of United States citizenship” and lists acceptable documents (REAL ID-compliant ID showing citizenship; valid U.S. passport; military ID plus service record showing U.S. birthplace; government photo ID showing U.S. birthplace; government photo ID plus certified birth certificate, hospital birth record extract, final adoption decree, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Secretary of State certification, Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship, or certain DHS American Indian cards).
Prohibits a State from registering an individual to vote in elections for Federal office unless the applicant provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship at the time of application.
Requires that under any method of voter registration in a State, the State shall not accept and process an application for Federal office registration unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship with the application.
When an applicant cannot provide documentary proof, States must establish a process allowing the applicant to sign an attestation under penalty of perjury and submit other evidence; a State or local official then determines whether citizenship is sufficiently established. If the official registers the applicant, the official must sign an affidavit (EAC-developed) explaining the minimum standards and basis for registration.
States must establish a process for applicants to provide additional documentation if there is a discrepancy in documentary proof, subject to EAC guidance.
Modifies the definitions section to add a definition of 'documentary proof of United States citizenship' and changes introductory wording.
Alters subsection structure and exempts certain provisions for some States; adds permitting provision for States to adopt requirements post-enactment.
Modifies motor vehicle registration provisions to condition certain requirements on section 8(j) and to require verification of citizenship on driver license forms.
Requires States to condition acceptance/use of the mail voter registration form on section 8(j) requirements, shifts citation to Election Assistance Commission, and adds in-person proof and notification procedures.
Expands voter registration agency duties to collect documentary proof of citizenship and to ask and require proof when applicant affirms U.S. citizenship.
Adds new subsection (j) requiring documentary proof of citizenship for registration, establishes processes for applicants without proof, mandates State programs to identify noncitizens using federal/state databases, sets 24-hour information-sharing deadlines for federal agencies, prohibits fees for federal responses, requires removal of noncitizens upon receipt of verified info, and adds grounds for removal to (a)(4).
Changes references to the Election Assistance Commission in form prescription and alters mail form content requirements to include explanation and an official-only section to record type of documentary proof presented.
Expands the private right of action to explicitly include violations when an election official registers an applicant who failed to present documentary proof of citizenship.
Adds criminal penalties for executive branch officers/employees who materially assist noncitizens to register or vote and for officials who register applicants who fail to present documentary proof of citizenship.
Referenced with respect to DHS conducting investigations to determine whether to initiate removal proceedings if an alien is found unlawfully registered to vote; no direct amendment to this provision.
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SAVE America Act
SAVE America Act
Introduced January 3, 2025 by Charles Roy · Last progress April 10, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H1569-1571)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102).
