The US House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act in a 220–208 vote. The bill would require people to show proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, when registering to vote. Supporters say it would prevent noncitizens from voting, despite little evidence this is a widespread issue. The bill, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), follows a March executive order calling for similar requirements on federal voter registration forms. Republicans argue the bill will cement these changes and protect election integrity. They pointed to isolated cases of noncitizen registration and localities that allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Critics, including Democrats and voting rights advocates, say the bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, particularly people of color, low-income Americans, and rural residents. Around 21 million voting-age citizens lack easy access to citizenship documents, according to 2024 research. Many also lack passports, which cost $165. Opponents argue that the bill constitutes voter suppression and may function as a modern-day poll tax. They also raised concerns about voters whose names have changed since birth, such as married women, and warn that having different rules in each state could lead to confusion at the polls. The bill could hinder online and mail-in registration, trigger flawed voter purges, and penalize officials for registering voters without full documentation. Its fate in the Senate is uncertain.