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Voter Citizenship Verification: New Rules for States

This act aims to make it easier for states to verify the citizenship of individuals registering to vote or already registered. This will allow states to remove non-citizens from voter lists, increasing confidence in the accuracy of voter rolls. These changes may impact the voter registration process and the maintenance of current voter data.
Key points
States can request data from federal agencies (Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration) to verify voter citizenship.
The Department of Homeland Security can use the SAVE system to check immigration status to assist states in citizenship verification.
States gain clear authority to remove non-citizens from voter lists.
Citizenship verification will be free for states, and personal data, such as Social Security numbers, will be protected.
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Print number: 117_HR_2343
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2021-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting American Voters Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2343.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can request data from federal agencies (Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration) to verify voter citizenship.
  • The Department of Homeland Security can use the SAVE system to check immigration status to assist states in citizenship verification.
  • States gain clear authority to remove non-citizens from voter lists.
  • Citizenship verification will be free for states, and personal data, such as Social Security numbers, will be protected.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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