# 119-hr-7296: SAVE America Act

119-hr-7296, SAVE America Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7296
- Congress: 119
- Title: SAVE America Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 111
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections and a nationwide tangible photo ID for voting.** The bill pairs those rules with a rapid federal verification program using DHS SAVE and the Social Security Administration’s SSN Verification Service and sets tight setup deadlines for implementation.

## Cosponsors (111)

- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] (R-LA), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] (R-PA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R-MI), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] (R-MN), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] (R-SC), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] (R-MO), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-FL), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] (R-OH), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] (R-ID), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7] (R-OH), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] (R-FL), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] (R-CA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (R-PA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] (R-GA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (R-MO), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (R-TN), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] (R-TX), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] (R-TX), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] (R-MN), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] (R-TX), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] (R-TX), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID), 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14] (R-GA), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New proof rules for voter registration: cost, medium. If enacted, you would need documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in any Federal election. States could not accept or process a registration without that proof. DMVs and other registration agencies would ask about citizenship, record and verify your documents, and only give regis…
- Stronger penalties and private lawsuits: cost, medium. If enacted, the bill would expand criminal penalties for federal employees or others who help a noncitizen register or vote, and for registering someone who does not show documentary proof. The bill would also create an explicit private right of action against officials who register applicants with…
- Faster federal checks and roll updates: mixed, high. If enacted, states would have to set up programs to find and remove noncitizens from federal voter rolls and to mark when DHS verifies a voter. Federal agencies would have to respond to state verification requests, including batched requests, within 24 hours and could not charge fees. The Election…
- New photo ID rules for federal voting: mixed, medium. If enacted, you would have to show an eligible photo ID to vote in Federal elections. In-person voting would require a physical ID at the polling place. Absentee voters would need to include a copy of the eligible photo ID with the ballot request and with the returned ballot. IDs must include a pho…

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- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
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## Sources
- [119-hr-7296 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7296)

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- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7296 (as of 2026-09-21).