What to Know About the Bill:
1. Federal law is clear that only U.S. citizens are permitted to vote in federal and state elections. All states require new voters to attest to their U.S. citizenship when they register.
2. The SAVE America Act would require states to collect and document proof of citizenship from new voters.
3. The bill would implement a strict photo ID requirement for federal elections and specify the types of identification accepted.
4. The bill’s identification requirements also specify that a voter ID document must indicate that the individual identified is a U.S. citizen.
5. The bill would require voters registering to vote by mail or online to submit documentary proof of citizenship.
6. The bill would require voters applying for and submitting absentee ballots to submit a photocopy of their identification.
This bill HAS NOT passed the House as of 2/26/2026.
