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H.R. 8281 (118th)

SAVE Act

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Introduced

7 May 2024

Last action

23 July 2024 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.

Sponsors

Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19], Brandon Williams, Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23], Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9], Mike Garcia, Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4], Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4], Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2], Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-8], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

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Summary

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register 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. 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 specified sources. Additionally, the bill requires states to remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The Election Assistance Commission must, within 10 days, adopt and transmit guidance for implementing the bill's requirements to chief state election officials.

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Timeline

  1. 7 May 2024

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 May 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 May 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 May 2024

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 1.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 May 2024

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 June 2024

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 455.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 14 June 2024

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-552.

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 June 2024

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-552.

    Source: Committee

  9. 9 July 2024

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1341 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 July 2024

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 July 2024

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 198 (Roll no. 345). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4556-4559)

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 July 2024

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 198 (Roll no. 345). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4556-4559)

    Source: Floor

  13. 10 July 2024

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 197 (Roll no. 344).

    Source: Floor

  14. 10 July 2024

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 10 July 2024

    Floor

    Ms. Sewell moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H4566)

    Source: Floor

  16. 10 July 2024

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  17. 10 July 2024

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 July 2024

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4556-4567)

    Source: Floor

  19. 11 July 2024

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day July 10, 2024).

    Source: Calendars

  20. 23 July 2024

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

10 July 2024 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 221 · No 198 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 14

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

10 July 2024 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 184 · No 197 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 52

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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