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H.R. 7296

House

SAVE America Act

Sponsor: Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA)

Introduced

The bill has been introduced and is awaiting committee action.

In brief

The SAVE America Act requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and mandates the use of photo identification to vote in federal elections. The bill prohibits states from processing voter registrations without these documents and requires state officials to establish programs to identify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls using federal and state data sources. It also mandates that absentee voters submit copies of their photo identification with both their ballot requests and their completed ballots. Introduced by Representative Chip Roy (R-TX), the bill is currently awaiting consideration by the House Committee on House Administration.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. July 10, 2025 · House

    Introduced

    Requires Congressional approval for major federal agency regulations. Introduced in the House.

    Next: Referred to the House Judiciary and Rules Committees.

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  2. July 19, 2025 · House

    Introduced

    Enhances national security through increased border surveillance and cybersecurity funding.

    Next: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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  3. July 19, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Legislation focused on domestic security measures and immigration policy overhaul.

    Next: Referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

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