Senate Has Not Acted on SAVE America Act for 58 Days

The SAVE America Act has been in the Senate for 58 days without action. The legislation would establish three election procedures: photo identification for voting, documentary proof of citizenship, and regular updates to voter rolls.

The bill would require voters to present photo identification. A CNN poll found 83 percent of Americans support this measure across demographic groups. Georgia implemented similar requirements in 2021 and recorded record voter turnout in 2022 and again this month.

The legislation would require documentary proof of citizenship such as a passport or birth certificate. Four noncitizens in New Jersey were charged recently with casting ballots. The bill would replace self-attestation of citizenship with document checks.

The measure would require states to remove ineligible voters from registration lists. The bill addresses cases of people remaining registered after moving or dying. Supporters compare the process to requiring an RSVP for events to prevent unauthorized participation. The bill's provisions would apply to federal elections. No vote has been scheduled in the Senate.