Contact Congress about S. 128: SAVE Act

People would have to show documents proving U.S. citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections. States would also have to check records and remove noncitizens from federal voter rolls.

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SAVE Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Latest action on S. 128: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people trying to register to vote in federal elections. It also affects state and local election workers, who would have to check documents and records before registering voters. Federal agencies that hold citizenship data would have to respond quickly to state requests. People without easy access to citizenship papers could face extra steps.

Why this matters: This bill could change how millions of people register to vote by adding a document check before registration. People with passports or clear citizenship records may find the process simple. People without those records may face delays or extra steps. The bill could also make voter rolls stricter, but it could create problems if records are missing, old, or wrong.

Key provisions in S. 128

• People would have to show documents proving U.S. citizenship before a state could register them to vote in federal elections.
• The bill spells out which documents count. They include some REAL ID cards that show citizenship, U.S. passports, qualifying birth certificates, military records, reports of birth abroad, naturalization or citizenship papers, and certain Department of Homeland Security cards.
• The proof rule would apply when people register at motor vehicle offices, by mail, or through public agencies that help with voter registration.
• People who register by mail would still need to show proof in person by the state deadline. In states with same-day or Election Day in-person registration, they could show proof at the polling place.
• States would need a backup process for people who do not have the listed documents. Those applicants could give other evidence, sign a sworn statement under penalty of perjury, and get an official review. If approved, the official would sign a standard affidavit.

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Questions people ask about S. 128

What is S. 128?

People would have to show documents proving U.S. citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections. States would also have to check records and remove noncitizens from federal voter rolls.

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