119:hr:22 — SAVE Act

Sponsor

Introduced by

Chip Roy

R Republican · House · TX-21 R+11

Chair · The Constitution and Limited Government (sub)

Latest action

Received in the Senate.

Action timeline

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Apr 10, 2025

floor Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H1569-1579)

Apr 10, 2025

floor Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res. 28, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 22. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28.

Apr 10, 2025

floor DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 22.

Apr 10, 2025

floor The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Apr 10, 2025

floor Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H1569)

Committee on House Administration

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Apr 10, 2025 Engrossed in House

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Jan 03, 2025 Introduced in House

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CRS summaries

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00 Introduced in House Jan 03, 2025

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

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+21 −27 15 unchanged

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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]

-[H.R. 22 Introduced in House (IH)]

+[H.R. 22 Engrossed in House (EH)]

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1st Session

H. R. 22

-To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof

-of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in

-elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

-

_______________________________________________________________________

-IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

-

-January 3, 2025

-

-Mr. Roy (for himself, Mr. Garbarino, Ms. Malliotakis, Mr. Finstad, Mr.

-Clyde, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mrs. Harshbarger, Ms. Mace, Mrs.

-Cammack, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Ogles, Ms. Hageman, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Nehls,

-Mr. Self, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Crane, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Biggs of Arizona, Mr.

-Cline, Mr. Norman, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Brecheen, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Pfluger,

-Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Allen, Mr. Dunn of Florida, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Estes,

-Mr. Arrington, Mr. McCaul, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Harris of Maryland, Mr.

-Owens, Mr. Bost, Mr. Feenstra, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Biggs

-of South Carolina, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Moran, Mr. Perry, Mrs. Houchin, Mr.

-Gosar, Mr. Babin, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mrs.

-Luna, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Tiffany, and

-Mr. Moolenaar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the

-Committee on House Administration

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-_______________________________________________________________________

-

-A BILL

+AN ACT

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof

of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in

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the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to

applications for voter registration which are submitted on or after

such date.

-<all>

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+Passed the House of Representatives April 10, 2025.

+

+Attest:

+

+Clerk.

+119th CONGRESS

+

+1st Session

+

+H. R. 22

+

+_______________________________________________________________________

+

+AN ACT

+

+To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof

+of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in

+elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

Lobbying activity

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LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS

GOV

6

filings · 2026 Q3

COMMON CAUSE

GOV

6

filings · 2026 Q3

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE U.S.

CIVGOV

5

filings · 2026 Q3

NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE

GOV

5

filings · 2026 Q3

SOUTHERN POLICY LAW CENTER, INC.

CIVGOV

5

filings · 2026 Q3

DEFEND THE VOTE ACTION FUND

CIVGOV

5

filings · 2026 Q3

NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE

GOV

5

filings · 2026 Q3

CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER, INC.

GOV

5

filings · 2026 Q3

VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER

CIVCONTAX

4

filings · 2026 Q3

BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

GOV

4

filings · 2025 Q3

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Cosponsors (109)

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