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[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 7, 2024)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROY:H.R. 8281.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 4, Clause 1--``The Times, Places andManner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives,shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof;but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter suchRegulations. . .''Article I, Section 8, Clause 4--``To establish an uniformRule of Naturalization. . .''Article I, Section 8, Clause 18--``To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.''15th Amendment--Referring to ``The right of citizens of theUnited States to vote. . .''19th Amendment--Referring to ``The right of citizens of theUnited States to vote. . .''24th Amendment--Referring to ``The right of citizens of theUnited States to vote. . .''26th Amendment--Referring to ``The right of citizens of theUnited States, who are eighteen years of age or older, tovote. . .''The single subject of this legislation is:To require States to obtain documentary proof of U.S.citizenship to register an applicant to vote in Federalelections.[Page H2938]
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- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8281) 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; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 165) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8772) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7700) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7637) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
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Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day July 10, 2024).
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On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 198 (Roll no. 345). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4556-4559)
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 8281 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 197 (Roll no. 344).
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8281, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Steil demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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Ms. Sewell moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H4566)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8281.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1341 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Government Operations and Politics
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2024-05-07
Introduced in House
2024-07-08T17:55:21Z
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act
This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections.
Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship.
Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by specified sources.
Additionally, the bill requires states to remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.
The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
The bill also establishes criminal penalties for registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
The Election Assistance Commission must, within 10 days, adopt and transmit guidance for implementing the bill's requirements to chief state election officials.
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2024-06-14
Reported to House
2024-07-19T15:42:10Z
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act
This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections.
Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship.
Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by specified sources.
Additionally, the bill requires states to remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.
The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
The Election Assistance Commission must, within 10 days, adopt and transmit guidance for implementing the bill's requirements to chief state election officials.
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2024-07-10
Passed House
2024-09-05T13:36:43Z
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act
This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections.
Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship.
Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by specified sources.
Additionally, the bill requires states to remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.
The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
The Election Assistance Commission must, within 10 days, adopt and transmit guidance for implementing the bill's requirements to chief state election officials.

SAVE Act
- Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
152

SAVE Act
2024-07-25T01:38:16Z
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Senate
Placed on Calendar Senate
PCS
- Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
152

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
2024-07-25T01:38:16Z
S
Senate
Placed on Calendar Senate
PCS
- Display Title
45

SAVE Act
2024-07-24T15:18:19Z
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
104

SAVE Act
2024-07-12T00:53:13Z
H
House
Engrossed in House
EH
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
104

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
2024-07-12T00:53:13Z
H
House
Engrossed in House
EH
- Short Title(s) as Reported to House
102

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
2024-06-15T05:38:14Z
H
House
Reported in House
RH
- Short Title(s) as Reported to House
102

SAVE Act
2024-06-15T05:38:14Z
H
House
Reported in House
RH
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
101

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
2024-05-29T05:23:16Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
101

SAVE Act
2024-05-29T05:23:16Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Official Title as Introduced
6

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.
2024-05-29T05:18:15Z
Introduced in House
IH
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118
HAMDT
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1341, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the bill is considered adopted.
2024-07-16T17:01:51Z
2024-07-10
On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
- Rules Committee
2024-07-10T04:00:00Z
House of Representatives
118
HR
House
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SAVE Act
2025-12-05
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- 2024-07-10
On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Library of Congress
- 2024-07-10
Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.
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Rules Committee
- 2024-07-10
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.
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Rules Committee
- 2024-07-10
House amendment considered as adopted: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Library of Congress
- Placed on Calendar Senate
2024-07-23T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr8281pcs/xml/BILLS-118hr8281pcs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2024-07-10T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr8281eh/xml/BILLS-118hr8281eh.xml
- Reported in House
2024-06-14T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr8281rh/xml/BILLS-118hr8281rh.xml
- Introduced in House
2024-05-07T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr8281ih/xml/BILLS-118hr8281ih.xml
2024-07-23
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
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