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House Republicans Push SAVE Act Ahead of Key Vote

The proposed legislation would overhaul voter registration, requiring in-person proof of citizenship and eliminating modern registration methods.

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Voters mark their ballots while voting at Centennial Hall at the Milwaukee Central Library on Election Day Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
FILE - Santa Fe County, N.M., residents fill out general election ballots during the first day of general election voting, Oct. 11, 2022, in a hallway outside the Santa Fe County Clerk's Office in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee, File)
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Overview

  • The House of Representatives is set to vote on the reintroduced SAVE Act, a bill mandating in-person proof of citizenship for voter registration.
  • The legislation would eliminate online, mail-in, and automatic voter registration, complicating the process for millions of Americans.
  • Critics argue the bill disproportionately impacts minorities, women, rural voters, and individuals lacking ready access to citizenship documents.
  • Supporters of the SAVE Act cite debunked claims of widespread noncitizen voting as justification for the proposed changes.
  • Voting rights advocates warn the bill could disenfranchise millions and accuse lawmakers of using it as a tool for voter suppression.