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House bill · H.R. 7296 (119th Congress)

SAVE America Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 9, 2026

Sponsor: Chip Roy (U.S. Representative, TX-21, Republican)

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Summary

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification 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 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 (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses. Individuals voting in federal elections must present an eligible photo identification document. An individual who votes by absentee ballot must submit a copy of their identification document with both the request for, and the submission of, the absentee ballot.

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  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

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House Committee on House Administration · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Feb 9, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jan 30, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Jan 30, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    U.S. House

  4. Jan 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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