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S. 1383U.S. CongressPassed both chambers 119th Congress

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

Last status update Mar 26, 2026

What this measure contains

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.

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How this measure moved

Legislative path

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  1. Introduced in Senate
  2. Reported to Senate
  3. Engrossed in Senateby Senate passage (unanimous consent)
  4. Engrossed Amendment Houseby House passage

Decision stages

  1. Senate passage (unanimous consent) on Reported to Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8894-8895; text: CR S8894-8895), reported as Engrossed in Senate

    No recorded vote

  2. House motion to commit on Engrossed in Senate: Failed

    214 aye · 217 no · 1 not voting · Source roll call

  3. House passage on Engrossed in Senate: Passed, reported as Engrossed Amendment House

    218 aye · 213 no · 1 not voting · Source roll call

  4. Senate motion to proceed on Engrossed Amendment House: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

    51 aye · 48 no · 1 not voting · Source roll call

  5. Senate cloture on Engrossed Amendment House: Cloture Motion Rejected

    49 aye · 41 no · 10 not voting · Source roll call

  6. Senate cloture on Engrossed Amendment House: Cloture Motion Rejected

    41 aye · 49 no · 10 not voting · Source roll call

  7. Senate motion to table on Engrossed Amendment House: Motion to Table Agreed to

    53 aye · 47 no · Source roll call

  8. Senate motion to table on Engrossed Amendment House: Motion to Table Agreed to

    53 aye · 47 no · Source roll call

  9. Senate cloture on Engrossed Amendment House: Cloture Motion Rejected

    53 aye · 47 no · Source roll call

Senate members along the path

13 more Senate members

House members along the path

430 more House members

Aye yea or aye · No nay or no · Present · NV not voting · Changed reversed on advancing the measure

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Legislative history

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  3. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.

  4. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 276.

  7. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8894-8895; text: CR S8894-8895)

  9. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Received in the House.

  11. Held at the desk.

  12. 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.

  13. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2138-2149)

  14. 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.

  15. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1383.

  16. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  17. Mr. Morelle moved to commit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H2149)

  18. The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  19. 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.

  20. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2171-2172)

  21. On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 68).

  22. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69).

  23. 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)

  24. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  25. Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  26. 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.

  27. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1066-1088)

  28. Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 made in Senate. (CR S1067)

  29. Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 with an amendment (SA 4420) made in Senate. (CR S1067)

  30. 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)

  31. Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1159)

  32. Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1314)

  33. 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.

  34. 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)

  35. Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1419)

  36. Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1461)

  37. 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)

  38. Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1495)

  39. Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1561)

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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)

  43. Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1589)

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

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