As of late February 2026, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (specifically, the updated version known as the SAVE America Act, H.R. 7296/amendment to S. 1383) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives but has not yet passed the Senate. [1, 2, 3]
Key details on the status of the legislation:
• House Passage (Feb 2026): The House passed the updated, stricter version, often referred to as the SAVE America Act, on February 11, 2026, with a vote of 218-213.
• Previous Versions: A similar version of the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) previously passed the House in April 2025 but stalled in the Senate.
• Senate Status: The bill is currently awaiting a vote in the Senate. It faces a 60-vote threshold to overcome a filibuster, and with narrow margins, its passage is uncertain.
• Provisions: The legislation requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, in person to register to vote in federal elections, and mandates a photo ID to vote. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
While supporters argue the bill is necessary to ensure election integrity, opponents argue it could create significant barriers to voting for millions of citizens. [8, 9]
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[5] https://www.lcv.org/blog/the-save-act-status-it-passed-the-house-now-we-must-stop-it-in-the-senate/
[8] https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/house-passes-save-act-brennan-center-reacts
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