119th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1383SAVE America Act

A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2026
Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Apr 9, 2025
Step 2
Referred
Apr 9, 2025
House Admin · Veterans' Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Jul 30, 2025
Reported out
Step 4
Senate
Dec 18, 2025
Passed Senate w/ Changes
Step 5
House floor
Feb 11, 2026
Passed House
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification 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. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship, a valid U.S. passport, or a valid government-issued photo identification card that shows the applicant's place of birth was in the United States....

Provisions · 2 sectionsEngrossed in Senate
Roll Call Votes · 6
Timeline · 60 actions
Mar 26, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Mar 26, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
Mar 25, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Mar 25, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1589)
Mar 24, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Mar 24, 2026
Motion to table the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 67.
Mar 24, 2026
Motion to table motion to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4422) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 68.
Mar 24, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4772) made in Senate.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1561)
Mar 22, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Mar 22, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1495)
Mar 21, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Mar 21, 2026
Cloture on the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV, paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 49. Record Vote Number: 61.
Mar 21, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1461)
Mar 20, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Mar 20, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1419)
Mar 19, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Mar 19, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to suspend the operation of Rule XXV paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 made in Senate.
Mar 19, 2026
Cloture motion on the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV, paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 presented in Senate.
Mar 19, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1314)
Mar 18, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Mar 18, 2026
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1159)
Mar 17, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1383 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 57.
Mar 17, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Mar 17, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 made in Senate.
Mar 17, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 with an amendment (SA 4420) made in Senate.
Mar 17, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4422) made in Senate.
Mar 17, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 with an amendment (SA 4420) made in Senate. (CR S1067)
Mar 17, 2026
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 made in Senate. (CR S1067)
Mar 17, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1066-1088)
Feb 12, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Feb 11, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1057 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
Feb 11, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057.
Feb 11, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
Feb 11, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1383.
Feb 11, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Morelle moved to commit to the Committee on House Administration.
Feb 11, 2026
The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 11, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1383, the Chair put the question on the motion to commit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Morelle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 11, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Feb 11, 2026
On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 68).ROLL CALLMotion to Table Agreed to
Feb 11, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69).ROLL CALLpass
Feb 11, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2138-2141)ROLL CALLMotion to Discharge Rejected
Feb 11, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69).ROLL CALLPassed
Feb 11, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2171-2172)
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Morelle moved to commit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H2149)
Feb 11, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2138-2149)
Dec 19, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 18, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8894-8895; text: CR S8894-8895)
Dec 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 2, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 2, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 276.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.