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Congress·In Committee·about 1 month ago

House Republicans' SAVE America Act Would Require Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote

Also known as: SAVE America Act

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Impact Analysis

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Key Points

  • This bill would require anyone registering to vote in a federal election to provide physical proof of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable documents would include a U.S. passport, a birth certificate, or specific government-issued photo IDs that confirm the person was born in the United States.
  • States would be prohibited from processing any voter registration application unless the applicant provides this proof of citizenship. For those who register by mail, the bill requires them to show their documents in person to an election official before they are officially registered to vote.
  • The policy requires all voters to show a physical photo ID at the polls to cast a ballot. People voting by mail would be required to include a copy of their photo ID both when they ask for an absentee ballot and when they send their completed ballot back to be counted.
  • Federal agencies would be required to help states verify the citizenship of people on their voter lists. If a state finds a non-citizen on their records, they must remove that person from the list of eligible voters immediately.
  • Government officials could face criminal penalties if they register someone who has not provided the required proof of citizenship. Additionally, the bill allows private citizens to sue if they believe election officials are not following these new registration rules.
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Milestones

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Jan 30, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Jan 30, 2026

Introduced in House

Related News

3 articles
Times Union·6 days ago

What you need to know about the SAVE America Act

The bill would mandate strict voter ID laws and require proof of citizenship for registration. Presentation of a passport, REAL ID, or military ID would serve as valid forms only if they indicate U.S. citizenship. Standard licenses would require a birth certificate or naturalization record.

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PBS News·6 days ago

Trump falsely claims voter fraud is 'rampant' during State of the Union

During his address, President Trump urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act to 'stop illegal aliens' from voting. The bill, which passed the House 218-213, would require physical proof of citizenship for registration and strict photo ID for all federal balloting.

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New Haven Register·5 days ago

The Latest: Trump lays out his midterm agenda at the State of the Union

President Trump used his 2026 State of the Union to push for the SAVE America Act, calling for an end to 'crooked' mail-in ballots and requiring two forms of identification for voters. The proposal is a cornerstone of the administration's plan to nationalize election rules ahead of the midterms.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

SAVE America Act

Bill NumberHR 7296
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Cosponsors

(108)
R: 108

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