The Republican-led House of Representatives is preparing to cast their votes on the pivotal Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, H.R. 22. This crucial legislation aims to decisively prevent noncitizens—whether legal or illegal—from voting in federal elections, thereby securing the sanctity of our democratic system.
Championed by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and supported by around 60 Republican lawmakers, this robust bill emerges as a firm response to the escalating threats against election integrity, often exacerbated by the Democrats’ open-border policies and attempts to weaken our electoral process.
The SAVE Act targets significant loopholes within the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. It mandates that all voter registration applicants provide verified proof of U.S. citizenship—a measure long overdue to ensure that only eligible citizens influence our nation’s future.
The proposed legislation requires states to reject voter registration applications that lack documentary proof of citizenship. Acceptable forms include:
- REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses
- U.S. passports
- Certified birth certificates with government-issued photo IDs
- Military IDs with service records
- Naturalization certificates
- American Indian Cards with a “KIC” classification
For those without immediate proof, states must create alternative verification methods, such as affidavits signed under penalty of perjury.
The bill further compels states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls, utilizing federal databases like the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system and the Social Security Administration’s tools. States must establish these programs within 30 days of the act’s enactment.
Moreover, the SAVE Act mandates federal agencies to provide citizenship data to state election officials within 24 hours of a request, without any bureaucratic fees.
Election officials found registering non-citizens could face severe criminal penalties, including federal charges. The Department of Homeland Security would handle investigations and potential deportations of unlawfully registered noncitizens.
In a united message, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) rallied for collective congressional support for this sensible legislation.
“American citizens — and only American citizens — should decide American elections. House Republicans are determined to codify this commonsense idea with the SAVE Act which puts in place commonsense safeguards to prevent noncitizens from abusing our democratic process. This legislation cements into law President Trump’s executive action to secure our voter registration process and protect the voices of American voters. We urge all our colleagues in the House to join us in doing what the overwhelming majority of people in this country rightfully demand and deserve.”
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson)
March 31, 2025
### Below are some of the tweets from Republican lawmakers supporting the bill:
HR 22, The SAVE Act, is on the floor this week.
It’s a simple bill. It requires proof of citizenship to register to vote.
It also requires states to clean their voter rolls of non-citizens.
This is critical legislation.— Chip Roy (@chiproytx)
March 31, 2025
Having integrity in our elections is COMMON SENSE.
PASS THE SAVE ACT!— Rep. Chip Roy Press Office (@RepChipRoy)
March 7, 2025
UPDATE
This week, we will vote on @RepChipRoy‘s SAVE Act, which would be a big win for election integrity.
Only American citizens should vote in our elections.
Is that so controversial?— Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane)
March 31, 2025
It’s simple: if you are NOT an American citizen, you should NOT be voting in American elections.
This week, the House will vote on the SAVE Act to kick illegal aliens off our voter rolls and ensure ONLY Americans are the ones deciding our elections.— Rep. Richard Hudson (@RepRichHudson)
March 31, 2025
Democrats say they want to “protect democracy”; but they’re fighting a bill that stops non-citizens from voting.
The SAVE Act:
✅ Requires proof of U.S. citizenship
✅ Cleans up voter rolls
✅ Secures our elections
House Republicans are putting America first.— Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube)
March 31, 2025
Election Integrity Alert: Requiring proof of citizenship to register for federal elections is an obvious solution to voter fraud.
I co-sponsored the SAVE Act to do that.
It amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to verify US citizenship when…— Rep. Scott Perry (@RepScottPerry)
March 31, 2025
This week, @HouseGOP is standing up for election integrity and voting on the SAVE Act.
✅ ONLY American citizens should be able to register to vote and cast a ballot in U.S. elections.
✅ We must REMOVE non-citizens from existing voter rolls.— Rep. Keith Self (@RepKeithSelf)
March 31, 2025
The SAVE Act is common-sense legislation.
We need to uphold and strengthen current law to ensure only American citizens can vote in American elections.— Chairwoman Lisa McClain (@RepLisaMcClain)
March 31, 2025
Without election integrity, our nation’s future is at serious risk.
Pass the SAVE Act!— Rep. Mary Miller (@RepMaryMiller)
March 31, 2025
ONLY American citizens should vote in American elections.
Yet, noncitizens have been shown to vote in our elections.
This week, the House will vote on the SAVE Act to ensure that only U.S. citizens can cast a ballot.— Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany)
March 31, 2025
Requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote is a NO BRAINER.
This week, the House will vote on the SAVE Act to do just that.— Rep. Andrew Clyde (@Rep_Clyde)
March 31, 2025
WATCH: The SAVE Act will increase enforcement of our laws and prevent noncitizens from voting.
American elections are for American citizens.
We must pass the SAVE Act.— Bryan Steil (@RepBryanSteil)
March 31, 2025
This week, the House is voting on the SAVE Act—a critical bill to kick illegal aliens off our voter rolls and protect the integrity of our elections.
Why are blue states seeing a surge in illegal immigration right as their own citizens flee failed policies? When population loss…— Rep. Andy Ogles (@RepOgles)
March 31, 2025
Watch: Rep. Andy Harris explains how the SAVE Act will close loopholes that allow noncitizens to vote.
Only American citizens should vote in American elections.
The majority of Americans agree.— Rep. Andy Harris, MD (@RepAndyHarrisMD)
March 31, 2025
There’s no reason why the United States it not on this list.
The SAVE act will save Democracy.— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace)
March 31, 2025
