119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 3, 2025
SAVE Act
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Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Received in the Senate.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 3, 2025)
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act
This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering 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.
Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship.
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.
Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.
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House · Apr 10, 2025 · Roll call 102 · Passed
House · Apr 10, 2025 · Roll call 101 · Failed
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H1569-1571) Roll call details
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 102). Roll call details
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 215 (Roll no. 101). Roll call details
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1580-1581)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 22, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Johnson (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H1569)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 22.
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res. 28, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 22. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28.
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Loading lobbying reportsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H1569-1579)
Rule H. Res. 294 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 294 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res. 28, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 22. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 282 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. The resolution also provides that H. Res. 23 and H. Res. 164 are laid on the table.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 24, 2026.
207 citations; showing the 25 most recently posted.
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$69,069
Spent on own lobbying
…rch, Passport Acceptance Facilities, voter registration agencies S.1383, SAVE America Act H.R. 7296, SAVE America Act H.R. 7300, Make Elections Great Again Act H.R. 22, SAVE Act S. 128, SAVE Act H.R. 6997 Community Passport Services Access Act S. 3733 Community Passport Services Access Act H.R. 8800 / S.4784 - National Defens…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$441,000
Spent on own lobbying
Opposition of H.R. 22/S. 128 the SAVE Act and its counterpart, S.3752/H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act which would make it harder for all eligible voters to cast their ballot by requ…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL · lobbying firm or registrant: REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
The intersection of reproductive freedom, democracy, and voting rights; H.R.7296 and S. 1383, and H.R.22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (the SAVE America or SAVE) Act; S.5076, Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$1,000,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.22 - SAVE Act H.R.7296 - SAVE America Act S. 3776 Federal Grant Neutrality Act Ask of offices to publicly support free and fair elections in efforts to stop deplo…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$203,894
Spent on own lobbying
…eligious Exemptions and Refusals Religious Freedom Restoration Act Internet Regulation Voting Rights Technology & Social Media Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion H.R. 22: SAVE Act H.R. 1866; S. 851: GUARD Act S. 839: Safeguarding Honest Speech Act H.Res. 157: Impeaching John Deacon Bates, a judge of the United States District C…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ing: H.R.7300, Make Elections Great Again, Entirety Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year 2027 related issues H.R.7296/S.1383, SAVE America Act, Entirety H.R.22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, Entirety Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act H.R.2616, Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMMON CAUSE · lobbying firm or registrant: COMMON CAUSE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
Voting & Elections Bills in the 119th Congress -HR 14, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (Rep. Sewell, 216 cosponsors) -HR 22, SAVE Act (Rep. Roy, 110 cosponsors)--passed the House 220-208 on April 10th -HR 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act (Rep. Norton, 191 cosponsors) -HR 55, a bil…
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PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · lobbying firm or registrant: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
Judicial and executive nominations and procedures Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (119th H.R. 22/7296, S. 128/3752) and stand-alone voter identification legislation (119th H.R. 9368 and S. 5271)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · lobbying firm or registrant: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…tion, especially 119th H.R. 1789 and draft Senate legislation Judicial and executive nominations and procedures Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (119th H.R. 22/7296, S. 128/3752) and stand-alone voter identification legislation (119th H.R. 9368, S. 5271) Supreme Court reform, especially shadow docket transparency (119…
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE U.S. · lobbying firm or registrant: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE U.S.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$100,000
Spent on own lobbying
…to exclude undocumented immigrants from the congressional apportionment calculation after each census 4.Oppose Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act H.R.22 in the House and Senate to require citizenship documentation to register to vote 5.Oppose SAVE America Act S1383/HR7296 in the House and Senate 6.Oppose the Ma…
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REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL · lobbying firm or registrant: TEMPLE PARK ADVOCACY SOLUTIONS INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
The intersection of reproductive freedom, democracy, and voting rights; H.R.7296 and S. 1383, and H.R.22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (the SAVE America or SAVE) Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: PENN HILL GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Monitor H.R.22/S.128, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), Voter registration issues
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VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER · lobbying firm or registrant: FORBES-TATE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to voter registration and voting; Issues related to H.R. 22/S. 128 - The SAVE Act.
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VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER · lobbying firm or registrant: FORBES-TATE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Constitution
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to voter registration and voting; Issues related to H.R. 22/S. 128 - The SAVE Act.
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VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER · lobbying firm or registrant: FORBES-TATE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to voter registration and voting; Issues related to H.R. 22/S. 128 - The SAVE Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION CTW-CLC · lobbying firm or registrant: SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION CTW-CLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…. Advocating against laws that would make it harder for eligible voters to register and participate in elections. (John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, HR 22, S 128- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, Judiciary Act - introduced in previous Congresses)
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AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$950,000
Spent on own lobbying
…s Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 2487-Transgender Health Care Access Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 1954-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. H.R. 22-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 15-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 3492-Protect Childrens Innocence Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Righ…
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NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$190,000
Spent on own lobbying
…prepaid postage for all election materials and state-provided drop boxes for federal elections. Voting Rights. Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) (H.R. 22), (SAVE America Act) (S. 1383, H.R. 7296): Proposals which significantly limits the ability of older Americans to vote in federal elections by severely restric…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
…nd establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect H.R. 22/S. 128 - Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act - Requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in fe…
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MOVEON.ORG CIVIC ACTION · lobbying firm or registrant: PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R.22 SAVE Act - opposed. S 4421 No Political Enemies (NOPE) Act - in support. S.3752 - Save America Act - opposed. H.R. 7300 - Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE · lobbying firm or registrant: MARIA FREESE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 18, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…prepaid postage for all election materials and state-provided drop boxes for federal elections. Voting Rights. Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) (H.R. 22), (SAVE America Act) (S. 1383, H.R. 7296): Proposals which significantly limits the ability of older Americans to vote in federal elections by severely restric…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DEFEND THE VOTE ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: MISSION STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Freedom to Vote Act (not introduced yet in 119th Congress); H.R. 14, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025; H.R. 22, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act; S. 128, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act; American Confidence in Elections Act (not introduced yet in 119th…
Congress stated in the filing; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DEFEND THE VOTE ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: MISSION STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Freedom to Vote Act (not introduced yet in 119th Congress); H.R. 14, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025; H.R. 22, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act; S. 128, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act; American Confidence in Elections Act (not introduced yet in 119th…
Congress stated in the filing; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POLICY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MISSION STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Freedom to Vote Act (not introduced yet in 119th Congress); H.R. 14, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025; H.R. 22, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act; S. 128, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act; American Confidence in Elections Act (not introduced yet in 119th…
Congress stated in the filing; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POLICY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MISSION STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Freedom to Vote Act (not introduced yet in 119th Congress); H.R. 14, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025; H.R. 22, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act; S. 128, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act; American Confidence in Elections Act (not introduced yet in 119th…
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