The Republican-led House of Representatives is set to vote this week on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, H.R. 22, a critical piece of legislation aimed at slamming the door shut on noncitizen (both legal and illegal aliens) voting in federal elections.
Led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and backed by nearly 60 Republican lawmakers, this hard-hitting bill is a direct response to the growing assault on election integrity—driven by the Democrats’ reckless open-border agenda and the radical left’s obsession with weakening our voting system.
The legislation zeroes in on the dangerous loopholes in the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. It would finally require all voter registration applicants to submit verified proof of U.S. citizenship — a commonsense safeguard that’s long overdue, as noncitizens continue to infiltrate the voter rolls thanks to so-called “oversight” by bloated government bureaucracy.
Under the proposed law, states would be barred from processing voter registration applications unless applicants present “documentary proof” of citizenship, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, a U.S. passport, or a certified birth certificate paired with a government-issued photo ID.
Military IDs with service records, naturalization certificates, and even American Indian Cards with a “KIC” classification would also suffice.
For those without immediate proof, states must establish alternative processes—like signed affidavits under penalty of perjury—to verify citizenship.
The bill doesn’t stop there. It mandates states to actively purge noncitizens from voter rolls, leveraging federal databases like the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system and the Social Security Administration’s verification tools. States would also be required to set up programs within 30 days of enactment to root out ineligible voters.
The SAVE Act also takes aim at federal agencies, requiring them to share citizenship data with state election officials within 24 hours of a request—no fees allowed.
Any election official caught registering non-citizens could face criminal penalties, including federal charges. The Department of Homeland Security would even be tasked with investigating and potentially deporting any noncitizen caught unlawfully registered.
In a joint statement issued Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) joined forces to call on all members of Congress to support the commonsense legislation.
“American citizens — and only American citizens — should decide American elections. House Republicans are determined to codify this commonsense idea with the SAVE Act which puts in place commonsense safeguards to prevent noncitizens from abusing our democratic process. This legislation cements into law President Trump’s executive action to secure our voter registration process and protect the voices of American voters. We urge all our colleagues in the House to join us in doing what the overwhelming majority of people in this country rightfully demand and deserve.”
My joint statement with Leader @SteveScalise, @GOPMajorityWhip, and @RepLisaMcClain on the SAVE Act, which the House will vote on later this week:
American citizens — and only American citizens — should decide American elections. House Republicans are determined to codify this…
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) March 31, 2025
Below are some of the tweets from Republican lawmakers supporting the bill:
HR 22, The SAVE Act, is on the floor this week.
It’s a simple bill. It requires proof of citizenship to register to vote.
It also requires states to clean their voter rolls of non-citizens.
This is critical legislation.
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) March 31, 2025
Having integrity in our elections is COMMON SENSE.
PASS THE SAVE ACT! https://t.co/RLLnKhAvWn
— Rep. Chip Roy Press Office (@RepChipRoy) March 7, 2025
UPDATE
This week, we will vote on @RepChipRoy‘s SAVE Act, which would be a big win for election integrity.
Only American citizens should vote in our elections.
Is that so controversial? pic.twitter.com/A3ww3YWKIX
— Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) March 31, 2025
It’s simple: if you are NOT an American citizen, you should NOT be voting in American elections.
This week, the House will vote on the SAVE Act to kick illegal aliens off our voter rolls and ensure ONLY Americans are the ones deciding our elections.
— Rep. Richard Hudson (@RepRichHudson) March 31, 2025
Democrats say they want to “protect democracy”; but they’re fighting a bill that stops non-citizens from voting.
The SAVE Act:⁰
Requires proof of U.S. citizenship⁰
House Republicans are putting America first. Let’s see…
— Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube) March 31, 2025
Election Integrity Alert: Requiring proof of citizenship to register for federal elections is an obvious solution to voter fraud.
I co-sponsored the SAVE Act to do that.
It amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to verify US citizenship when… pic.twitter.com/ZQPVR6WsLK
— Rep. Scott Perry (@RepScottPerry) March 31, 2025
This week, @HouseGOP is standing up for election integrity and voting on the SAVE Act.
— Rep. Keith Self (@RepKeithSelf) March 31, 2025
The SAVE Act is common-sense legislation.
We need to uphold and strengthen current law to ensure only American citizens can vote in American elections. pic.twitter.com/DXeL36CkjM
— Chairwoman Lisa McClain (@RepLisaMcClain) March 31, 2025
Without election integrity, our nation’s future is at serious risk.
Pass the SAVE Act! https://t.co/XMm19islEA
— Rep. Mary Miller (@RepMaryMiller) March 31, 2025
ONLY American citizens should vote in American elections.
Yet, noncitizens have been shown to vote in our elections.
This week, the House will vote on the SAVE Act to ensure that only U.S. citizens can cast a ballot.
— Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany) March 31, 2025
Requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote is a NO BRAINER.
This week, the House will vote on the SAVE Act to do just that.
— Rep. Andrew Clyde (@Rep_Clyde) March 31, 2025
WATCH: The SAVE Act will increase enforcement of our laws and prevent noncitizens from voting.
American elections are for American citizens.
We must pass the SAVE Act. pic.twitter.com/aJeGeySpbb
— Bryan Steil (@RepBryanSteil) March 31, 2025
This week, the House is voting on the SAVE Act—a critical bill to kick illegal aliens off our voter rolls and protect the integrity of our elections.
Why are blue states seeing a surge in illegal immigration right as their own citizens flee failed policies? When population loss… pic.twitter.com/l8Cixtakcw
— Rep. Andy Ogles (@RepOgles) March 31, 2025
Watch: Rep. Andy Harris explains how the SAVE Act will close loopholes that allow noncitizens to vote.
Only American citizens should vote in American elections.
The majority of Americans agree. pic.twitter.com/sdRkNQ1Na1
— Rep. Andy Harris, MD (@RepAndyHarrisMD) March 31, 2025
There’s no reason why the United States it not on this list.
The SAVE act will save Democracy. pic.twitter.com/GFCuTVSEZA
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) March 31, 2025
The clock’s ticking, patriots. Please call your representatives and urge them to vote YES on the SAVE Act — this is one of the most important bills to protect our election integrity and defend the voice of every American citizen.
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