This may be the most important legislation to pass this election season.
Election integrity is everything.
Without it, our ability to have valid elections is dead. pic.twitter.com/FwPo13oxyH
— Think for Yourself (@PhilipBLee) September 3, 2024
The SAVE Act, or the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, is a legislative proposal aimed at ensuring that only eligible U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal elections. Here are the key points and details:
- Proof of Citizenship Requirement: The SAVE Act requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Acceptable documents include a REAL ID-compliant identification, a valid U.S. passport, military ID, or other government-issued photo IDs indicating U.S. citizenship.
- Amendment to Existing Law: The Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), which already requires an attestation of citizenship under penalty of perjury. The SAVE Act adds a documentation requirement to this process.
Source:
https://bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/five-things-to-know-about-the-save-act/
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr7961/summary
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2114/all-info