Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act

Key Provisions

• Requires all federal voter registration applicants to provide specific documents proving U.S. citizenship.
• Prohibits states from processing voter registration applications for federal elections without documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Requires state motor vehicle departments and voter registration agencies to verify citizenship and collect proof before registering voters.
• Mandates that individuals voting in person in federal elections show a valid physical photo ID to receive a ballot.
• Requires individuals voting by mail in federal elections to submit a copy of a valid photo ID or an affidavit with their Social Security number.
• Requires states to regularly compare voter lists with Department of Homeland Security records to identify and remove non-citizens.