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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7296

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

SAVE America Act

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: SAVE America Act and DHS Funding Standoff

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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.

    From policy text

    “the term `documentary proof of United States citizenship' means, with respect to an applicant for voter registration, any of the following: ``(1) A form of identification issued consistent with the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the United States. ``(2) A valid United States passport.”
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  • 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.

    From policy text

    “the State shall not accept and process an application to register to vote in an election for Federal office unless the applicant presents documentary proof of United States citizenship with the application.”
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  • 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.

    From policy text

    “In the case of an individual voting by absentee ballot, the individual shall include a copy of the eligible photo identification document-- (A) with the request for an absentee ballot; and (B) with the submission of the absentee ballot.”
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  • 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.

    From policy text

    “A State shall remove an individual who is not a citizen of the United States from the official list of eligible voters for elections for Federal office held in the State at any time upon receipt of documentation or verified information that a registrant is not a United States citizen.”
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  • 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.

    From policy text

    “registering an applicant to vote in an election for Federal office who fails to present documentary proof of United States citizenship;”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Political Response

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 30, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Jan 30, 2026

Introduced in House

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Related Bills

3 bills
H.R. 22Related bill

SAVE Act

Apr 10 — Received in the Senate.

S. 128Related bill

SAVE Act

Jan 16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

S. 3752Identical bill

SAVE America Act

Jan 29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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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