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Yes: 431 • No: 423
HR22119th Congress
SAVE Act
Sponsored By: Representative Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Passed House
Summary
Requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections. The bill would add verification, recordkeeping, and new penalties while creating a sworn-affidavit and official‑verification path for people who cannot present documents.
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- Voters without documents: People who lack documentary proof would rely on a standardized sworn affidavit or an official verification process the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must develop. Provisional ballots could still be cast and counted if citizenship is later verified.
- State agencies and DMVs: Motor vehicle agencies and other voter registration points would be required to collect and record citizenship documents and to notify applicants in advance. The Federal mail registration form would be revised and the EAC must issue guidance within 10 days of enactment.
- Removal and enforcement: States could use Department of Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (DHS SAVE), the Social Security Administration (SSA) verification service, and state ID data to identify and remove noncitizens. The bill expands private suits and increases criminal penalties for knowingly registering or assisting noncitizens.
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Show citizenship proof to register to vote
If enacted, you would need to show U.S. citizenship documents to register to vote in Federal elections. States would not process your registration without that proof, including at DMVs. If you mail the federal form, you would have to bring proof in person by your state’s deadline, or on Election Day in states with same-day registration. If you lack documents, you could use a sworn affidavit and an official verification process. People with disabilities would get reasonable help. You could cast a provisional ballot, and it would count if you are later verified as a U.S. citizen.
States must check voter rolls for citizenship
If enacted, each state would have 30 days to start a program to find noncitizens on voter rolls. States would use DHS, Social Security, and state ID data to check citizenship. Federal agencies would have to share requested data within 24 hours and could not charge fees. States would remove people found not to be citizens, and DHS would investigate and may start removal cases. DHS would also tell states when someone becomes a citizen.
Limits on using DMV voter data
If enacted, information from DMV or NVRA voter registration would usually be off-limits in criminal or immigration cases. It could be used only if the applicant knowingly tried to register and knowingly lied under oath about being eligible.
Faster changes to voter registration forms
If enacted, voter registration forms and materials could be changed without going through the federal Paperwork Reduction Act. This would likely speed updates to forms under this bill.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Moore (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 2/24/2025
Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
NC • R
Sponsored 3/5/2025
Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/10/2025
Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/10/2025
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Womack
AR • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
McDowell
NC • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
LaLota
NY • R
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Joyce (PA)
PA • R
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]
CO • R
Sponsored 3/27/2025
Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
FL • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Knott
NC • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
IN • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
NY • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Messmer
IN • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
CO • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Green (TN)
TN • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Moore (WV)
WV • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
SC • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Kelly (PA)
PA • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
AR • R
Sponsored 4/3/2025
Kiley (CA)
CA • I
Sponsored 4/8/2025
Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]
FL • R
Sponsored 4/10/2025
Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]
FL • R
Sponsored 4/10/2025
Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
MN • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
GA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
LA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
TN • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
SC • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
FL • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
MO • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
TN • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Hageman
WY • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Fulcher
ID • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Nehls
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
AL • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Crane
AZ • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Hunt
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
AZ • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
VA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Norman
SC • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Brecheen
OK • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Crenshaw
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Pfluger
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Ellzey
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Allen
GA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
FL • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Bilirakis
FL • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Estes
KS • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
MD • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
UT • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Bost
IL • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Feenstra
IA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
McClintock
CA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Edwards
NC • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Biggs (SC)
SC • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Timmons
SC • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
PA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
IN • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
AZ • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Babin
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
IL • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
FL • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
AL • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Van Drew
NJ • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Tiffany
WI • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
MI • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
TX • R
Sponsored 1/7/2025
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
MN • R
Sponsored 1/7/2025
Emmer
MN • R
Sponsored 1/7/2025
Langworthy
NY • R
Sponsored 1/7/2025
Sessions
TX • R
Sponsored 1/7/2025
Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]
OH • R
Sponsored 1/7/2025
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
GA • R
Sponsored 1/7/2025
Lee (FL)
FL • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Haridopolos
FL • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Van Duyne
TX • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
OK • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
GA • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]
AZ • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
TX • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
IA • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
MT • R
Sponsored 1/22/2025
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
NC • R
Sponsored 1/22/2025
Goldman (TX)
TX • R
Sponsored 1/28/2025
Webster (FL)
FL • R
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
PA • R
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
AL • R
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Reschenthaler
PA • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Loudermilk
GA • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Mills
FL • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
PA • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
MI • R
Sponsored 2/13/2025
McGuire
VA • R
Sponsored 2/14/2025
Harris (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 2/21/2025
LaHood
IL • R
Sponsored 2/21/2025
Rose
TN • R
Sponsored 3/3/2025
Stauber
MN • R
Sponsored 3/3/2025
Jack
GA • R
Sponsored 3/3/2025
Stutzman
IN • R
Sponsored 3/5/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 4/10/2025
On Passage
Yes: 220 • No: 208
house vote • 4/10/2025
On Motion to Recommit
Yes: 211 • No: 215