Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2025-01-03
Bill 119 hr 22, also known as the "Proof of Citizenship Act," aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring individuals to pro...
vide proof of United States citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections. The bill seeks to address concerns about voter fraud and ensure that only eligible citizens are able to participate in the electoral process. If passed, this legislation would require individuals to provide documentation such as a birth certificate, passport, or naturalization certificate when registering to vote. This proof of citizenship requirement would apply to both in-person and mail-in voter registrations. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the integrity of the voting system and prevent non-citizens from influencing election outcomes. They believe that requiring proof of citizenship is a common-sense measure to ensure that only eligible voters are able to cast ballots in federal elections. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could disenfranchise eligible voters who may not have easy access to the necessary documentation. They also raise concerns about the potential for the requirement to disproportionately impact certain groups of voters, such as low-income individuals and minorities. Overall, Bill 119 hr 22 has sparked debate about the balance between preventing voter fraud and ensuring that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process. It remains to be seen how this legislation will progress through the legislative process and what impact it may have on voter registration practices in the United States.
Recent Activity
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.
Alternative Names
To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
SAVE Act
SAVE Act
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Associated Legislation
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ''Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications''; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
SAVE Act
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics
Potential Impact
Citizenship and naturalization
Civil actions and liability
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Election Assistance Commission
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government information and archives
Immigration status and procedures
Licensing and registrations
Postal service
State and local government operations
Voting rights
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]
Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]
Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]
Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]
Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]
Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]
Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]
Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]
Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]
Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8]
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]
Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]
Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]
Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]
Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8]
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]
Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]
Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]
Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]
Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8]
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5]
Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]
Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]
Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]
Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]
Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Rep. McDowell, Addison [R-NC-6]
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]
Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13]
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]
Committees and Subcommittees
Committee on House Administration
Variations and Revisions