House Passes SAVE Act Mandating Citizenship Proof for Voter Registration

The House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal election voter registration, with a vote of 220-208. The bill mandates states to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered and actively remove non-citizens from voter rolls, using federal databases for verification. While Republicans argue the act is necessary to prevent fraud, Democrats and voting rights groups warn it could disenfranchise millions, particularly among low-income and minority communities. Critics also express concerns that many Americans lack the required documents, and the legislation could disproportionately affect those who have changed their names due to marriage. This legislation aligns with President Trump's election-related priorities and is the GOP's renewed attempt to advance this issue after previous failures in the Senate. The SAVE Act requires further bipartisan support to pass in the Senate, where it may face a filibuster challenge.