S. 1383 · 119th Congress
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Where it stands
- Introduced Done · Apr 9, 2025
- Committee Done · Apr 9, 2025
- Passed Senate Done · Dec 18, 2025
- Passed House Done · Feb 11, 2026
- President Not yet
- Law Not yet
From the official actions on Congress.gov.
Key points
- What it changes
- A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
- Who it affects
- A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
- What it costs
- The Congressional Budget Office published a cost estimate on Sep 16, 2025 (as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on July 30, 2025): S. 1383, Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 ↗
- Where it stands
- Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647) (Mar 26, 2026)
- What happens next
- Both chambers have passed it. Once they pass the same text, it goes to the President.
Official summary
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act 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. Further, the bill (1) requires states to accept and process a voter registration application in the event of a name discrepancy in the applicant's documentation, as long as the applicant provides additional documentation; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, 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 certain sources. Further, each state must submit its complete official list of eligible voters to the Department of Homeland Security for comparison with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system, which is used to verify immigration status. Individuals who are identified as noncitizens must be given the opportunity to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses. The bill prohibits a state or local election official from providing a ballot for a federal election to an individual who does not present valid physical photo identification. An individual who does not present the required identification must be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. However, an election official may not determine that the individual is eligible under state law to vote in the election unless, not later than three days after casting the provisional ballot, the individual presents (1) the identification required, or (2) an affidavit attesting that the individual does not possess the identification because of a religious objection to being photographed. Further, an election official may not allow for voting methods other than in-person voting unless the individual submits the ballot with (1) a copy of their photo identification, or (2) the last four digits of their Social Security number with an affidavit attesting that the individual is unable to obtain a copy of a valid photo identification after making reasonable efforts to obtain a copy. This prohibition shall not apply to overseas military voters or individuals provided the right to vote other than in person under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. State and local government officials must provide, to the extent practicable, public access to a digital imaging device for the purpose of allowing individuals to use the device at no cost to make a copy of their valid photo identification.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed House version), via Congress.gov. These are proposed provisions, not enacted law.
Recorded votes
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On the Cloture Motion: Cloture Motion Rejected (53–47)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 73 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 0 45 0 0 Republican 53 0 0 0 Independent 0 2 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On the Motion to Table: Motion to Table Agreed to (53–47)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 68 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 0 45 0 0 Republican 53 0 0 0 Independent 0 2 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On the Motion to Table: Motion to Table Agreed to (53–47)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 67 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 0 45 0 0 Republican 53 0 0 0 Independent 0 2 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On the Cloture Motion: Cloture Motion Rejected (41–49)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 61 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 39 0 0 6 Republican 0 49 0 4 Independent 2 0 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On the Cloture Motion: Cloture Motion Rejected (49–41)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 60 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 0 39 0 6 Republican 49 0 0 4 Independent 0 2 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51–48)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 57 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 0 45 0 0 Republican 51 1 0 1 Independent 0 2 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On Passage: Passed (218–213)
This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 69 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 1 213 0 0 Republican 217 0 0 1 Independent 0 0 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its U.S. House members who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On Motion to Commit: Failed (214–217)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 68 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 214 0 0 0 Republican 0 217 0 1 Independent 0 0 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its U.S. House members who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted
Vote types come from the official question text. How we label votes
Legislative history
- Mar 26, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
- Mar 25, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1589)
- Mar 24, 2026Motion 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. (CR S1569-1570)
- Mar 24, 2026Motion 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, 2026Motion 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, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1561)
- Mar 22, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1495)
- Mar 21, 2026Cloture 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. (CR S1466)
- Mar 21, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1461)
- Mar 20, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1419)
- Mar 19, 2026Cloture 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. (CR S1348)
- Mar 19, 2026Motion 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, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1314)
- Mar 18, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1159)
- Mar 17, 2026Motion 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. (CR S1067)
- Mar 17, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 with an amendment (SA 4420) made in Senate. (CR S1067)
- Mar 17, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 made in Senate. (CR S1067)
- Mar 17, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1066-1088)
- Mar 17, 2026Motion 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.
- Feb 12, 2026Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
- Feb 11, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 11, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2138-2141)
- Feb 11, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69).
- Feb 11, 2026On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 68).
- Feb 11, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2171-2172)