What Is the SAVE Act?

The SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) is proposed federal legislation that would require proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The proposal focuses on documentation standards for voter registration and how citizenship status is verified.

If enacted, the SAVE Act would modify federal voter registration procedures by requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of citizenship, rather than attesting to citizenship under penalty of perjury as currently allowed under federal law.

The stated purpose of the legislation is to establish uniform federal standards related to citizenship verification in federal elections. Because it is proposed legislation, specific SAVE Act requirements could change during the legislative process.

This website provides general information related to SAVE Act voter documentation and how potential documentation requirements may affect individuals registering to vote in federal elections.

For official legislative text and updates, users should consult Congress.gov or other government sources.