SAVE Act
A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in elections for Federal office.
Plain Language Summary
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. States would be required to verify citizenship using government databases, and non-citizens found on voter rolls would be removed.
The bill provides a process for voters who cannot immediately prove citizenship to cast provisional ballots. Critics argue it could disenfranchise eligible voters who lack documentation, while supporters say it strengthens election integrity.
CRS Official Summary
This bill requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and establishes procedures for removing non-citizens from voter rolls.
Latest Action
Passed the House by a vote of 220-208.