CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

RepublicanBill · H.R. 22· House(119-HR-22)

SAVE Act

Rep. Roy
Age: 54 years
Texas
Introduced
1/3/2025
Last activity
4/10/2025 — Received in the Senate.
Sponsored by
Chip Roy
Cosponsors
Republican - 109Democrat - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House
  3. Awaiting Senate

What this bill would do

The "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" (SAVE Act) amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. It requires individuals to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship to register for Federal elections. The bill defines acceptable documents and creates a process for those who cannot provide them. It also requires States to identify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls. Additionally, it establishes criminal penalties for certain registration violations.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this make elections run better?+3

    The bill seeks to ensure only citizens vote, which some argue improves the integrity of the electoral process.

  • Would high-income households be better off under this?+2

    High-income households are less likely to experience difficulties in obtaining and presenting the required documentation.

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+2

    The bill requires states to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to present documentary proof of citizenship.

The opposite· 3 of 15

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-8

    The bill introduces significant barriers for immigrants, even legal residents, mistakenly attempting to register or facing confusion about eligibility.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4

    Low-income individuals may face significant barriers in obtaining the required documents, which can involve fees and bureaucratic hurdles.

  • Does this protect the right to vote?-4

    The bill's documentary proof requirement could negatively affect voting access for eligible citizens, potentially disenfranchising some voters.

What Congress actually voted on

2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.

  • The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 220–208

    This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    04/10/2025 · Roll call 102 · recorded as “On Passage”