H.R. 22

119th Congress

Introduced

SAVE Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]TX· Introduced 3 January 2025
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110

Cosponsors

19

Actions

0

Amendments

1

Committees

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Latest action

Received in the Senate.

10 April 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 19 February 2025

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act

This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering 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 under which an applicant may submit other evidence 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 allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

Timeline

19 actions

  1. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1580-1581)

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  2. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res. 28, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 22. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28.

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 22.

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  4. Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H1569)

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  5. Received in the Senate.

    10 April 2025 · IntroReferral

  6. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 215 (Roll no. 101).

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  7. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H1569-1579)

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  8. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 22, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Johnson (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  9. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H1569-1571)

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  10. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  11. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  12. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  13. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102).

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  14. Rule H. Res. 294 passed House.

    8 April 2025 · Floor

  15. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 294 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res. 28, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 22. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28.

    7 April 2025 · Floor

  16. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 282 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. The resolution also provides that H. Res. 23 and H. Res. 164 are laid on the table.

    1 April 2025 · Floor

  17. Introduced in House

    3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  18. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  19. Introduced in House

    3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

110 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]TX

Cosponsors

  • Republican50100%
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Classification

Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Legislative subjects

Citizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresLicensing and registrationsPostal serviceState and local government operationsVoting rights

Committees

1

  • Committee on House Administration

    House · Standing

    • Referred To3 Jan 2025
    • Unknown10 Apr 2025
    • Unknown10 Apr 2025
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