House Advances Trump-Backed SAVE America Act Mandating Proof of Citizenship for Voters

Washington, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced the SAVE America Act, a controversial measure prioritizing President Trump’s push for stricter federal election standards. Scheduled for a final vote today, February 11, 2026, the legislation mandates documentary proof of citizenship—such as a passport or birth certificate—for voter registration. While Republican leadership champions the bill as a necessary safeguard against fraud, critics argue it risks significant disenfranchisement. The most striking data point driving the opposition is a Brennan Center analysis indicating that approximately 21 million American citizens do not possess readily accessible proof of citizenship. As the legislative agenda intensifies, this bill highlights the deepening partisan divide in Washington, though its path through the Senate remains highly uncertain due to the filibuster threshold.