Overview

• The SAVE Act mandates in-person presentation of original or certified documents, such as birth certificates or passports, to register or update voter registration for federal elections.
• Critics warn the bill could disenfranchise millions of Americans, including married women whose legal names may not match their birth certificates, and those lacking necessary documentation.
• The legislation eliminates online and mail-in voter registration, creating barriers for rural, disabled, low-income, and overseas voters who may struggle to register in person.
• Proponents argue the bill is necessary to prevent illegal noncitizen voting, despite studies showing such instances are exceedingly rare.
• Legal experts question the constitutionality of the bill, asserting that voter eligibility requirements are traditionally determined by states, not Congress.