"The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act now dubbed the SAVE America Act narrowly passed the U.S. House last week, with all Republicans and one Democrat backing the bill. Its approval came about 10 months after House Republicans last passed the SAVE Act. The measure, which would transform voter registration and voting across the country, faces persistent hurdles in the GOP-led Senate due to Democratic disapproval and the 60-vote threshold to clear the legislative filibuster."
"The overhaul would require eligible voters to provide proof of citizenship like a valid U.S. passport, or a birth certificate plus valid photo identification when registering to vote. The new iteration adds a requirement that voters also provide photo ID when casting their ballot. "This bill takes a strong piece of legislation, the SAVE Act, and makes it even stronger in the SAVE America Act," Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., chair of the Committee on House Administration, said in prepared remarks on Capitol Hill last week."
The SAVE America Act narrowly passed the House with unanimous Republican support and one Democratic vote. The bill would require documentary proof of citizenship—such as a valid U.S. passport or a birth certificate plus photo identification—when registering to vote. The new version also requires voters to present photo ID when casting ballots. The measure faces Senate obstacles because of Democratic opposition and the 60-vote filibuster threshold. Supporters contend sworn attestation is insufficient and documentary proof is needed. Opponents warn the legislation could disenfranchise millions. Many states already have varying voter-ID and citizenship verification practices.
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