On April 10, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, aimed to ensure individuals provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.

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 also requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship.

Additionally, the legislation allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The SAVE Act, which specifies the documents deemed as acceptable proof, will now be considered by the Senate.