The SAVE America Act remains stalled in the U.S. Senate following additional efforts to advance the legislation.

The proposal would require documentary proof of citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers, when registering to vote or updating voter registration information.

As of early June, the Senate has not advanced the legislation, and recent efforts to move the bill forward have not succeeded.

What This Means

At this time, the SAVE America Act is not moving forward in the Senate.

This does not mean the debate over documentary proof of citizenship requirements has ended. Similar proposals continue to be discussed and advanced at both the state and local level.

Why Michigan Voters Should Pay Attention

In Michigan, House Bill 4765 would create documentary proof of citizenship requirements similar to those proposed under the SAVE Act. The bill has already passed the Michigan House of Representatives and is currently before the Michigan Senate.

At the same time, local governments across Michigan continue considering resolutions opposing the SAVE Act and documentary proof of citizenship proposals. Counties, cities, and townships throughout the state are debating whether these requirements could create new barriers for eligible voters while increasing administrative burdens on election officials.

VAAC and coalition partners will continue monitoring developments at the federal, state, and local levels and sharing updates as they become available.