H.R. 22

House

SAVE Act

Sponsor: Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX)

In debate

The bill is being debated or has cleared committee and is moving toward a floor vote.

In brief

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act requires individuals to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a REAL ID-compliant identification or a passport, to register for federal elections. It mandates that states establish programs to identify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls using federal and state data sources, while also creating an alternative process for applicants lacking standard documentation to prove citizenship. Introduced by Representative Chip Roy (R-TX), the bill creates criminal penalties for election officials who register ineligible applicants and authorizes private citizens to file civil lawsuits against those officials. The legislation passed the House in April 2025 and is currently awaiting further action in the Senate.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

January 3, 2025 · House
Introduced
Requires proof of citizenship for federal voter registration and mandates state cleaning of voter rolls. Introduced in the House.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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February 11, 2025 · House
Reported from committee
H.R. 22 was reported by the Energy and Commerce Committee on February 11, 2025, moving the ban on SPR sales to China toward a House vote.
Next: Placed on the House Union Calendar for a floor vote.
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July 26, 2025 · House
Introduced
Requires proof of citizenship for federal election registration and mandates state verification processes.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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July 19, 2026 · House
Introduced
Known as the SAVE Act, this bill seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to verify citizenship status for voting.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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July 26, 2026 · House
Introduced
This bill mandates proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. It has consistently appeared on the most viewed list throughout June and July 2026.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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