Overview

• The SAVE Act, passed by the House, mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and allows states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls.
• Proponents argue the Act is necessary to restore election integrity and align U.S. voting standards with other democracies like Canada and Germany.
• Critics claim the legislation disproportionately burdens marginalized groups, including married women with name changes and transgender individuals, due to complex documentation requirements.
• Opponents have labeled the Act a modern-day poll tax, citing the financial cost of obtaining required documents, though supporters dispute this characterization.
• The Act now awaits a Senate vote, with significant partisan debate over its potential impacts on voter accessibility and election security.