Summary
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has proposed changes to the SAVE Act, which focuses on voter eligibility and ID requirements. Scalise wants to add a photo ID requirement for voting to ensure only U.S. citizens participate in elections. The SAVE Act has been stalled in the Senate since its passage by the House in April 2025.
Key Facts
- The SAVE Act requires U.S. citizenship proof for voter registration and aims to remove noncitizens from voter rolls.
- President Donald Trump's administration issued an executive order in March 2025 to enforce citizenship requirements for federal voting.
- Scalise's proposal would add a photo ID requirement for voting to the SAVE Act.
- Some states require photo IDs for voting, while others accept non-photo documents.
- The SAVE Act has faced opposition, with critics arguing it shifts the burden of proof to citizens and could create barriers for certain voters.
- Critics say the act could affect voters using online or mail-in registration, forcing in-person visits for changes.
- The proposal comes amid debates about election security and voter fraud.
