House Panel Advances SAVE America Act With Voter ID Proposal

The SAVE America Act, which would introduce new identification requirements for federal elections, is moving forward in Congress following action by the House Rules Committee. The proposal expands on previous legislation and includes both voter ID and citizenship verification measures.

Rep. Chip Roy and Sen. Mike Lee introduced the SAVE America Act as an updated version of the earlier SAVE Act. The new bill would require individuals to present photo identification when voting in federal elections and provide proof of U.S. citizenship during voter registration.

The House Rules Committee advanced the measure on February 10, 2026, marking a key step in the legislative process. The bill builds on the original SAVE Act, which focused solely on citizenship verification and passed the House in April 2025.

According to a press release issued by Rep. Roy and Sen. Lee on January 29, 2026, the SAVE America Act adds a nationwide voter ID requirement to the citizenship provisions of the earlier legislation. The bill was formally introduced in both chambers on January 30, 2026.

What the numbers show

• The House Rules Committee advanced the bill on February 10, 2026
• The original SAVE Act passed the House in April 2025
• The SAVE America Act was introduced in both chambers on January 30, 2026

The SAVE America Act would apply to all federal elections, requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls. Additionally, the bill would mandate that anyone registering to vote in federal elections provide documentation proving U.S. citizenship.

Sen. Jim Banks, an original cosponsor, issued a statement on February 4, 2026, supporting the bill and highlighting its requirements for both citizenship verification at registration and photo ID at voting. The proposal reflects a legislative effort to establish new federal standards for election procedures.

The SAVE America Act represents a continuation of policy development in the area of election law, following the passage of the original SAVE Act in the House the previous year. The bill remains under consideration as it proceeds through the legislative process in Congress.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.