SAVE America Act would tighten federal voting rules

What This Bill Does

The SAVE America Act would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections and government-issued identification to vote in federal elections, with a limited exception for a reasonable impediment. It also adds voter-list maintenance requirements, directs research on voting systems, and increases penalties for certain ballot-related fraud offenses.

For ordinary Americans, this bill would change how people register and vote in federal elections by adding new documentation and ID requirements. It would also affect state election administration by requiring earlier certification of voter-roll cleanup, sharing address and death information before general elections, and changing how motor vehicle agencies handle voter-residency questions.

Who This Bill Affects

For the general public, this bill would make federal voter registration and voting more document-intensive by requiring proof of citizenship to register and a current, valid state or local ID to vote in person or by mail, unless a reasonable impediment applies. It could also affect how states maintain voter rolls and how election systems are studied and secured.

Latest Status

December 14, 2020

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Will It Pass?

14% estimated chance of becoming law

Pass percentages are model estimates and may be inaccurate.