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Amends section 303(b) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21083(b)) by striking all text that precedes paragraph (4).
Revises the definitions section by adding a new definition for 'documentary proof of United States citizenship' that enumerates acceptable documents and modifies the opening wording (from 'As used' to 'In general').
Replaces prior subsection (b) and adds a special rule for jurisdictions that do not require voter registration; requires presentation of documentary proof of U.S. citizenship under any method of voter registration.
Amends the simultaneous motor vehicle driver’s license registration provisions to make them subject to the new citizenship-proof requirements and adds a verification clause requiring the motor vehicle authority to verify that the applicant is a U.S. citizen.
Modifies the mail voter registration provisions to make acceptance/usage of the federal form subject to the new citizenship-proof requirements, replaces references to the Federal Election Commission with the Election Assistance Commission, and adds an in-person proof requirement and related notice/accessibility rules.
Amends voter registration agency requirements to require agencies to receive documentary proof of citizenship, to ask a citizenship question and require proof if applicant answers affirmatively, and to adjust form/distribution provisions accordingly.
Amends administration provisions to (1) condition administration 'subject to the requirements of subsection (j)', (2) add grounds for removal/cancellation based on documentary proof or verified information of noncitizenship, and (3) add a new subsection (j) that forbids registering individuals for Federal elections unless documentary proof of citizenship is provided and establishes processes (including EAC-developed affidavit), state programs to identify noncitizens, information‑sharing duties of Federal agencies, and removal procedures.
Amends the Federal mail voter registration form/content rules to require explanation of what is required to present documentary proof of citizenship and to add a section (for use only by State/local election officials) to record the type of document presented as documentary proof and associated metadata.
Expands the private right of action provision to expressly include actions by election officials who register an applicant to vote in a Federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
Amends criminal penalties section to add criminal liability for (B) executive branch officers/employees providing material assistance to a noncitizen in attempting to register or vote in a Federal election and (C) registering an applicant to vote in a Federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Introduced January 29, 2026 by Mike Lee · Last progress January 29, 2026
SAVE America Act
SAVE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Introduced in Senate