What is the SAVE America Act? What to know about the bill Trump is pushing
Summary
President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans are pushing for the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID to register and vote in federal elections. Democrats and some experts worry the bill could prevent many eligible Americans from voting because not everyone has the required documents.Key Facts
- The SAVE America Act stands for Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.
- It would require showing proof of citizenship, like a passport or birth certificate, to register to vote in federal elections.
- Voters would also need to show a photo ID when voting, including for absentee ballots.
- Those registering by mail must provide citizenship proof in person later.
- States would have to check voter registration lists against government records to find noncitizens.
- The bill aims to stop noncitizens from voting but might block some legal voters lacking documents.
- The House of Representatives has passed versions of this bill multiple times, but it has not passed the Senate.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the bill lacks enough support to break a 60-vote Senate rule needed to move forward.
- President Trump has threatened to withhold support for other bills until this one passes.
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