The SAVE Act

Instead of making it easier for folks to make their voices heard, D.C. Republicans are pushing the “SAVE Act,” legislation that is a massive federal overreach. It forces new, nationwide documentation rules on everyday voters, making it significantly harder to cast a ballot. Let’s be real: the only thing it saves is their own grip on power.

The SAVE Act’s ridiculous hoops don’t impact all Americans equally. Under this bill, a standard driver’s license—even a compliant North Carolina REAL ID—wouldn’t be enough for us to vote.

This isn’t about fixing a problem; it’s about Donald and his D.C. allies trying to manipulate the system and disenfranchise millions of voters who are ready to hold them accountable this November.

So, who gets shut out?

69 Million
Married Women

Roughly 69 million women don’t have a birth certificate that matches their current legal name due to marriage, meaning they’d have to jump through extra hoops just to prove who they are. 

86% of Everyday Drivers

Most Americans live in states where driver’s licenses do not indicate citizenship, leading to potential barriers.

College Students

Young voters away from home rarely have their original birth certificates or passports sitting in their dorm rooms.

Tribal Citizens

Many Tribal IDs don’t specify a birthplace, making them totally invalid under these new rules.

Rural &
Low-Income Voters

These groups are less likely to possess a U.S. passport or afford travel to government offices for documentation.

Here’s what to know.

The documentary proof of citizenship requirements of the SAVE America Act: 

  1. Citizenship is already a requirement to vote, and instances of noncitizen voting are rare.

  2. Many eligible citizens don’t have access to documentary proof of citizenship.

  3. There are better ways to verify citizenship that put the responsibility on government, not voters.

  4. The SAVE America Act could have unintended consequences for election officials and election administration.

  5. The SAVE America Act needs more time and resources to be implemented well.