Require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with AMERICA Act?
The AMERICA Act, introduced as S. 1060, has been in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary since March 12, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but the bill faces the common hurdle of committee inaction that stops most legislation from reaching the floor. History shows that the vast majority of bills never receive a committee vote, and no action has occurred on this proposal since March 12, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by AMERICA Act (S. 1060 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1073 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1073 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mike Lee (R-UT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.