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SAVE America Act

Introduced: July 10, 2025 Introduced by: Scott, Rick Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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Strongly supports Statement of Administration Policy · Trump administration · Feb 11, 2026 Read the SAP
 Everywhere this bill has been 43 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 26, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
Mar 25, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1589)
Mar 24, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4772) made in Senate. (CR S1569-1570)
Mar 24, 2026
Motion to table motion to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4422) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 68.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1561)
Mar 24, 2026
Motion to table the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 67.
Mar 22, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1495)
Mar 21, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1461)
Mar 21, 2026
Cloture on the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV, paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 49. Record Vote Number: 61. (CR S1466)
Mar 20, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1419)
Mar 19, 2026
Cloture motion on the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV, paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 presented in Senate. (CR S1348)
Mar 19, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to suspend the operation of Rule XXV paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 made in Senate.
Mar 19, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1314)
Mar 18, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1159)
Mar 17, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 made in Senate. (CR S1067)
Mar 17, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4422) made in Senate. (CR S1067)
Mar 17, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 with an amendment (SA 4420) made in Senate. (CR S1067)
Mar 17, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1066-1088)
Mar 17, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1383 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 57.
Feb 12, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Feb 11, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1057 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
Feb 11, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2138-2141)
Feb 11, 2026
On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 68).
Feb 11, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2171-2172)
Feb 11, 2026
The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Morelle moved to commit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H2149)
Feb 11, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 11, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1383.
Feb 11, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
Feb 11, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2138-2149)
Feb 11, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1383, the Chair put the question on the motion to commit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Morelle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 11, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 19, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 19, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 18, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8894-8895; text: CR S8894-8895)
Dec 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 2, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 276.
Dec 2, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Apr 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 8
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 26, 2026 Senate · vote #73 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4732 to S.Amdt. 4420 to S. 1383 (No short title o… Rejected 53–47 See who voted →
Mar 24, 2026 Senate · vote #68 On the Motion to Table S. 1383 Agreed To 53–47 See who voted →
Mar 24, 2026 Senate · vote #67 On the Motion to Table S. 1383 Agreed To 53–47 See who voted →
Mar 21, 2026 Senate · vote #61 On the Cloture Motion S. 1383 Rejected 41–49 See who voted →
Mar 21, 2026 Senate · vote #60 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4421 to S.Amdt. 4420 to S. 1383 (No short title o… Rejected 49–41 See who voted →
Mar 17, 2026 Senate · vote #57 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1383 Agreed To 51–48 See who voted →
Feb 11, 2026 House · vote #69 On Passage Passed 218–213 See who voted →
Feb 11, 2026 House · vote #68 On Motion to Commit Failed 214–217 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 386

1 agreed to 385 pending / other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 4,774 Thune, John To improve the bill. Pending Mar 26, 2026
SAMDT 4,773 Thune, John To improve the bill. Pending Mar 26, 2026
SAMDT 4,772 Thune, John To improve the bill. Pending Mar 26, 2026
SAMDT 4,732 Husted, Jon To require voters to provide photo identification. Pending Mar 26, 2026
SAMDT 4,420 Schmitt, Eric In the nature of a substitute. Pending Mar 26, 2026
SAMDT 4,424 Thune, John To improve the bill. Fell Mar 24, 2026
SAMDT 4,423 Thune, John To improve the bill. Fell Mar 24, 2026
SAMDT 4,422 Thune, John To improve the bill. Fell Mar 24, 2026
SAMDT 4,421 Tuberville, Tommy To protect women and girls in athletics. Withdrawn Mar 24, 2026
HAMDT 163 — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1057, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the tex… Agreed to Feb 11, 2026
SAMDT 4,788 Warnock, Raphael G. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,787 Warnock, Raphael G. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,786 Warnock, Raphael G. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,783 Warnock, Raphael G. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,782 Murkowski, Lisa — Pending —
SAMDT 4,781 Murkowski, Lisa — Pending —
SAMDT 4,780 Murkowski, Lisa — Pending —
SAMDT 4,779 Warnock, Raphael G. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,778 Hagerty, Bill — Pending —
SAMDT 4,777 Hagerty, Bill — Pending —
SAMDT 4,776 Wyden, Ron — Pending —
SAMDT 4,771 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,770 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,769 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,768 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,767 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,766 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,765 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,764 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,763 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,762 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,761 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,760 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,759 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,758 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,757 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,756 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,755 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,754 Bennet, Michael F. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,753 Durbin, Richard J. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,752 Durbin, Richard J. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,751 Durbin, Richard J. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,750 Durbin, Richard J. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,749 Warnock, Raphael G. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,748 Warnock, Raphael G. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,747 Warnock, Raphael G. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,746 Warnock, Raphael G. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,745 Warnock, Raphael G. — Pending —
SAMDT 4,743 Britt, Katie Boyd — Pending —
SAMDT 4,742 Durbin, Richard J. — Pending —

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Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act

This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification 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. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship, a valid U.S. passport, or a valid government-issued photo identification card that shows the applicant's place of birth was in the United States.

Further, the bill (1) requires states to accept and process a voter registration application in the event of a name discrepancy in the applicant's documentation, as long as the applicant provides additional documentation; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process to demonstrate U.S. citizenship.

Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Further, each state must submit its complete official list of eligible voters to the Department of Homeland Security for comparison with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system, which is used to verify immigration status. Individuals who are identified as noncitizens must be given the opportunity to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.

The bill (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses.

The bill prohibits a state or local election official from providing a ballot for a federal election to an individual who does not present valid physical photo identification.

An individual who does not present the required identification must be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. However, an election official may not determine that the individual is eligible under state law to vote in the election unless, not later than three days after casting the provisional ballot, the individual presents (1) the identification required, or (2) an affidavit attesting that the individual does not possess the identification because of a religious objection to being photographed.

Further, an election official may not allow for voting methods other than in-person voting unless the individual submits the ballot with (1) a copy of their photo identification, or (2) the last four digits of their Social Security number with an affidavit attesting that the individual is unable to obtain a copy of a valid photo identification after making reasonable efforts to obtain a copy. This prohibition shall not apply to overseas military voters or individuals provided the right to vote other than in person under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act.

State and local government officials must provide, to the extent practicable, public access to a digital imaging device for the purpose of allowing individuals to use the device at no cost to make a copy of their valid photo identification.

What's happening now March 26, 2026

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)

 Hearings & markups 3
 Related & companion bills 3
  • HRES 1057 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for…
  • S 4155 Related bill A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.
  • HR 8206 Related bill Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
 Bill text 5 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 33

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 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 4 Republican 2 Independent 1
D
Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · Sep 18, 2025
 D
Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Jul 30, 2025
 I
King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Jul 28, 2025
 R
Moody, Ashley
Florida · Jul 10, 2025
 D
Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Apr 9, 2025
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Apr 9, 2025
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Apr 9, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1383: Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-1383/
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"S. 1383: Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-1383/.
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S. 1383, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-1383/.
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[S. 1383: Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-1383/)
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