SAVE Act

The SAVE Act would establish new requirements for voter registration in federal elections. Under this bill, states would be prohibited from processing voter registration applications unless applicants present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification complying with the REAL ID Act. States would also be required to establish alternative processes allowing applicants to submit other evidence of citizenship if they lack standard documents.

If enacted, the bill would require states to actively maintain voter rolls by identifying and removing noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters using information from specified sources. The legislation would also create a private right of action, allowing individuals to sue election officials who register applicants without proper citizenship documentation. Additionally, the bill would establish criminal penalties for election officials who register voters without verifying citizenship requirements. Currently, the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and has been referred to committee for consideration.