SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections

What This Bill Does

The SAVE America Act would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship before a person can be registered to vote in federal elections. It also adds citizenship-verification and notice requirements for state motor vehicle, mail, and other voter-registration processes.

This bill would change how millions of Americans register to vote by requiring specific citizenship documents such as a REAL ID-compliant ID showing citizenship, a U.S. passport, certain military records, or other listed documents under amended sections 3 through 8 of the National Voter Registration Act. It would also require states to notify applicants of the new proof requirement and, in some cases, verify citizenship before processing registration applications.

Who This Bill Affects

For the general public, this bill would make voter registration in federal elections more document-heavy and could make it harder for some eligible citizens to register if they do not have the listed proof of citizenship readily available. It would also require states to update registration procedures, notices, and verification steps across motor vehicle, mail, and other registration channels.

Latest Status

January 30, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Will It Pass?

14% estimated chance of becoming law

Pass percentages are model estimates and may be inaccurate.