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Republican SAVE Act Would Require Proof of Citizenship for Federal Voter Registration
The SAVE Act would require documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections, potentially affecting 21.3 million Americans lacking easy access to required documents, a study found.
- The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which cleared the U.S. House last month, faces a Senate vote next week. Pushed by President Donald Trump, the legislation would mandate documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration.
- A similar effort in Kansas a decade ago ended in a debacle, with courts eventually blocking the measure after more than 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering. Supporters argue the mandate would improve election integrity.
- Documentation access remains limited; a 2025 University of Maryland study estimates 21.3 million eligible Americans lack easy access to citizenship documents. Only about half of American adults possess a passport, according to the State Department.
- If signed by Trump, the mandate would apply immediately to this year's midterm elections. This timeline could trigger a massive rush for documentation among citizens who need to register or reregister to vote in federal elections.
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The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters
Congressional Republicans are pushing voting legislation that's backed by President Donald Trump and would require voters to produce documentary proof of citizenship in order to register for federal elections.
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