Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

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, a valid U.S. passport, or a valid government-issued photo identification card that shows the applicant's place of birth was in the United States. Further, the bill (1) requires states to accept and process a voter registration application in the event of a name discrepancy in the applicant's documentation, as long as the applicant provides additional documentation; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, 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. Further, each state must submit its complete official list of eligible voters to the Department of Homeland Security for comparison with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system, which is used to verify immigration status. Individuals who are identified as noncitizens must be given the opportunity to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. 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. The bill prohibits a state or local election official from providing a ballot for a federal election to an individual who does not present valid physical photo identification. An individual who does not present the required identification must be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. However, an election official may not determine that the individual is eligible under state law to vote in the election unless, not later than three days after casting the provisional ballot, the individual presents (1) the identification required, or (2) an affidavit attesting that the individual does not possess the identification because of a religious objection to being photographed. Further, an election official may not allow for voting methods other than in-person voting unless the individual submits the ballot with (1) a copy of their photo identification, or (2) the last four digits of their Social Security number with an affidavit attesting that the individual is unable to obtain a copy of a valid photo identification after making reasonable efforts to obtain a copy. This prohibition shall not apply to overseas military voters or individuals provided the right to vote other than in person under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. State and local government officials must provide, to the extent practicable, public access to a digital imaging device for the purpose of allowing individuals to use the device at no cost to make a copy of their valid photo identification.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. Senate.

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Recorded votes

• Vote: On the Cloture Motion

  U.S. SenateMar 26, 2026Result: Cloture Motion Rejected

  Voted yes (53)Voted no (47)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on Mar 26, 2026 (On the Cloture Motion)

• Vote: On the Motion to Table

  U.S. SenateMar 24, 2026Result: Motion to Table Agreed to

  Voted yes (53)Voted no (47)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on Mar 24, 2026 (On the Motion to Table)

• Vote: On the Motion to Table

  U.S. SenateMar 24, 2026Result: Motion to Table Agreed to

  Voted yes (53)Voted no (47)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on Mar 24, 2026 (On the Motion to Table)

• Vote: On the Cloture Motion

  U.S. SenateMar 21, 2026Result: Cloture Motion Rejected

  Voted yes (41)Voted no (49)Voted present (0)Absent (10)

  See member positions for the vote on Mar 21, 2026 (On the Cloture Motion)

• Vote: On the Cloture Motion

  U.S. SenateMar 21, 2026Result: Cloture Motion Rejected

  Voted yes (49)Voted no (41)Voted present (0)Absent (10)

  See member positions for the vote on Mar 21, 2026 (On the Cloture Motion)

• Vote: On the Motion to Proceed

  U.S. SenateMar 17, 2026Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

  Voted yes (51)Voted no (48)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

  See member positions for the vote on Mar 17, 2026 (On the Motion to Proceed)

• Vote: On Motion to Commit

  U.S. HouseFeb 11, 2026Result: Failed

  Voted yes (214)Voted no (217)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

  See member positions for the vote on Feb 11, 2026 (On Motion to Commit)

• Vote: On Passage

  U.S. HouseFeb 11, 2026Result: Passed

  Voted yes (218)Voted no (213)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

  See member positions for the vote on Feb 11, 2026 (On Passage)

Related bills

• H.R. 8206Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026Related bill
• H.R. 8595National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Related bill
• H.R. 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027Related bill
• S. 4155A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.Related bill
• S. 5271A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.Related bill

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Full history

1. Mar 26, 2026

   Considered by Senate (message From the House considered). (consideration: cr S1647)

   Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)

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2. Mar 26, 2026

   Introduced

   Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)

   U.S. Senate

3. Mar 25, 2026

   Considered by Senate (message From the House considered). (consideration: cr S1589)

   Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1589)

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4. Mar 24, 2026

   Motion by Senator Thune to Refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House Message to Accompany S. 1383 With Instructions to Report Back Forthwith With the Following Amendment (sa 4772) Made in Senate. (cr S1569-1570)

   Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4772) made in Senate. (CR S1569-1570)

   U.S. Senate

5. Mar 24, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   Motion to table motion to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4422) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 68.

   U.S. Senate

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