A resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
- Last Action
- 3/14/2025
Actions
- 2025-01-16Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- 2025-01-16Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-16 (00)
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act
This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship.
Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship.
Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources.
Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.
The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
Cosponsors (20)
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
- Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
- Tom Cotton (R-AR)
- Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
- John Kennedy (R-LA)
- Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
- Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
- Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)
- Ron Johnson (R-WI)
- John Cornyn (R-TX)
- Mike Crapo (R-ID)
- John Hoeven (R-ND)
- Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
- James Risch (R-ID)
- Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
- Bernie Moreno (R-OH)
- Jon Husted (R-OH)
- Ted Budd (R-NC)
- Roger Marshall (R-KS)
- Jim Banks (R-IN)
Subjects
- Citizenship and naturalization
- Civil actions and liability
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Election Assistance Commission
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Government information and archives
- Immigration status and procedures
- Licensing and registrations
- Postal service
- State and local government operations
- Voting rights
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.