Overview

• The SAVE Act, which mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections, has passed the House and is now awaiting Senate review.
• The legislation requires in-person registration and directs states to establish processes for resolving identity discrepancies, such as name changes due to marriage or gender transition.
• Critics argue the law could disenfranchise marginalized groups, including transgender individuals and married women, by creating barriers to updating legal documents and verifying citizenship.
• Supporters claim the law enhances election security by providing states access to federal databases to remove noncitizens from voter rolls and standardizing verification procedures.
• The bill’s future remains uncertain as partisan divides deepen, with opponents labeling it a form of voter suppression and proponents emphasizing its role in restoring trust in elections.