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H.R. 22: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act

This bill, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act, seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Its primary goal is to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in federal elections. Here’s a breakdown of its key provisions:

Proof of Citizenship Required

The bill requires applicants for voter registration to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable forms of proof include:

Identification consistent with the REAL ID Act of 2005
A valid U.S. passport
Official U.S. military identification
Government-issued photo identification showing U.S. birthplace
A certified birth certificate
An extract from a U.S. hospital birth record
A final adoption decree with U.S. birthplace
A Consular Report of Birth Abroad
A Naturalization Certificate
An American Indian Card from the Department of Homeland Security

Changes to Voter Registration Procedures

States will need to implement new procedures to ensure that voter registration applications are not accepted without proper proof of citizenship. Some specific requirements include:

Any method of voter registration must require proof of citizenship prior to accepting the application.
State motor vehicle driver's licenses and mail-in voter registration applications must include requirements to verify citizenship.

State Election Official Responsibilities

State election officials will be responsible for making sure that residents are aware of the new requirement to provide proof of citizenship for voter registration. They must also take steps to ensure compliance with this requirement.

Enrollment Process for Ineligible Applicants

For individuals unable to provide documentary proof of citizenship, states must create a process that allows them to sign an affidavit claiming citizenship. They may submit other evidence to determine their eligibility to register.

Maintaining Citizenship Records

States are required to actively update and maintain their lists of registered voters, ensuring non-citizens are removed upon verification of their ineligibility. This includes using information from relevant federal agencies to confirm citizenship status.

Notification and Accessibility

States must notify individuals about the need for documentary proof when they apply for voter registration and ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities to meet this requirement.

Criminal Penalties

Election officials who register individuals without verifying their proof of citizenship may face criminal penalties. The bill also subjects individuals who knowingly provide false information to legal consequences.

Implementation Timeline

The changes outlined in the bill would take effect immediately upon enactment and apply to voter registration applications submitted after that date.

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Actions

18 actions

Date	Action
Apr. 10, 2025	Considered as unfinished business.
Apr. 10, 2025	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294.
Apr. 10, 2025	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 22.
Apr. 10, 2025	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr. 10, 2025	Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration.
Apr. 10, 2025	On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 215 (Roll no. 101).
Apr. 10, 2025	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102).
Apr. 10, 2025	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102).
Apr. 10, 2025	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 22, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Johnson (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr. 10, 2025	Received in the Senate.
Apr. 10, 2025	Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res. 28, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 22. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28.
Apr. 10, 2025	The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Apr. 10, 2025	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr. 08, 2025	Rule H. Res. 294 passed House.
Apr. 07, 2025	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 294 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res. 28, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 22. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28.
Apr. 01, 2025	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 282 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. The resolution also provides that H. Res. 23 and H. Res. 164 are laid on the table.
Jan. 03, 2025	Introduced in House
Jan. 03, 2025	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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