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Proof of US Citizenship Required for Federal Voter Registration

New rules mandate US citizens to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. This aims to ensure only eligible citizens cast ballots, potentially impacting the registration process for many individuals.
Key points
Mandatory presentation of US citizenship proof (e.g., passport, birth certificate) for federal voter registration.
State and federal agencies will collaborate to verify citizenship and remove ineligible individuals from voter rolls.
Penalties introduced for election officials who register an applicant without the required proof of citizenship.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-04-10
For 220
Against 208
Abstain 0
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Status:
Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_22
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
Voting date: 2025-04-10
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 102
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAVE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_22.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory presentation of US citizenship proof (e.g., passport, birth certificate) for federal voter registration.
  • State and federal agencies will collaborate to verify citizenship and remove ineligible individuals from voter rolls.
  • Penalties introduced for election officials who register an applicant without the required proof of citizenship.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

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: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H1569-1571)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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