Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act

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The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is a proposed law aimed at improving voter registration processes in the United States by verifying voter eligibility. The legislation seeks to ensure that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in federal elections. It calls for state election boards to work with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm citizenship through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program.

The act's key provisions include using federal databases to check voter registration information and requiring states to regularly update their voter rolls to remove individuals who are no longer eligible to vote, such as non-citizens, deceased individuals, or those who have relocated. It also provides safeguards for individuals flagged as ineligible, giving them the opportunity to prove their citizenship status before being removed from the voter rolls.

Proponents argue that the SAVE Act is necessary to prevent non-citizen voting and ensure election integrity, while critics claim it could create barriers for eligible voters, particularly in minority communities. The act has yet to be passed into law, but it remains a topic of ongoing debate in discussions around voter ID laws and election security.