Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Rep. Roy Introduces Homeland Security Bill Including the SAVE America Act to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voting
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by the Appropriations and Budget committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is actively moving forward. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.
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While this bill funds a major department, the inclusion of strict new voting requirements makes it highly controversial and unlikely to pass the Senate or be signed into law.
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The SAVE America Act would require DHS to investigate non-citizens found on voter rolls and potentially begin removal proceedings against them. This creates a new pathway for immigration enforcement tied to voter registration databases, which could affect undocumented individuals who were mistakenly or fraudulently registered.
“The Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct an investigation to determine whether to initiate removal proceedings under section 239 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229) if it is determined pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (B) that an alien”
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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
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