Overview

• The U.S. House of Representatives approved the SAVE Act on April 12, 2025, in a 220-208 vote, with four Democrats breaking ranks to support the Republican-led measure.
• The legislation mandates in-person voter registration and proof of citizenship, including documents like passports or birth certificates, to combat non-citizen voting, which is already illegal and rare.
• Critics argue the bill could disenfranchise millions, particularly married women and marginalized groups, due to name discrepancies and lack of access to required documents.
• Supporters, including some Democratic defectors, claim the bill includes provisions to address name changes and ensures consistent national standards for voter registration.
• The SAVE Act now moves to the Senate, where its passage is uncertain as it requires 60 votes to overcome a potential filibuster in the Republican-controlled chamber.