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US HB22

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chip Roy

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, accepting REAL ID-compliant identification, valid U.S. passport, military ID with service record showing U.S. birthplace, or government photo ID combined with certified birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or other citizenship documents

  • Mandates states establish programs within 30 days of enactment to verify citizenship status using Department of Homeland Security SAVE system, Social Security Administration records, state DMV databases, or other federal sources

  • Requires federal agencies to respond to state election officials' citizenship verification requests within 24 hours and prohibits charging fees for such requests

  • Creates criminal penalties for election officials who register applicants without documentary proof of citizenship and for executive branch employees who provide material assistance to noncitizens attempting to register or vote

  • Directs states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls upon receipt of documentation or verified information, and requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify state election officials when individuals become naturalized citizens

Legislative Description

SAVE Act Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act

Government operations and politics

Last Action

Received in the Senate.

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration1/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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