H.R. 8281 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
H.R. 8281 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, has passed the house — introduced on May 7, 2024, sponsored by Chip Roy with 104 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 7, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 104
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
SAVE Act
Sponsor
Chip Roy (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 104 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2024
- Passed the HouseJul 10, 2024
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439. (Jul 23, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 10, 2024 · Passed221–198 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Jul 10, 2024 · Failed184–197
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility ActHouse · Jul 10, 2024
- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility ActHouse · Jul 10, 2024
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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