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Texas GOP Pushes SAVE Act for Voter ID Requirements

2/3/2026

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Texas Congressman Brandon Gill and 34 colleagues urged the Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
The House passed the bill in April 2025, but Senate inaction frustrates Republicans.
In January 2026, the SAVE America Act was introduced, expanding the proposal to include photo ID requirements.
Forty-eight GOP senators back the measure.
Critics express concerns about implementation challenges.

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Story summary

Texas Congressman Brandon Gill and 34 colleagues urged the Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
The House passed the bill in April 2025, but Senate inaction frustrates Republicans.
In January 2026, the SAVE America Act was introduced, expanding the proposal to include photo ID requirements.
Forty-eight GOP senators back the measure.
Critics express concerns about implementation challenges.