Stephen Miller shuts down rumors about SAVE Act

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Deputy Chief of Staff @StephenM shuts down rumors about the SAVE Act. Miller said: "The only reason you would be against any of that is if you wanted illegal aliens to vote, and to vote in incredibly large numbers... Every other country in the world of any note requires an ID to vote."

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 22) is a bill passed by the U.S. House in April 2025, aiming to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. It requires individuals to provide documentary proof of citizenship (e.g., passport, birth certificate) in person when registering or updating voter registration. Unlike current law, where voters affirm citizenship under penalty of perjury, the SAVE Act mandates physical documents, rejecting standard IDs like driver’s licenses or Real IDs unless paired with citizenship proof. It also imposes criminal penalties (up to five years in prison) on election officials for registering voters without proper documentation, even if unintentional, and allows legal action against them.

Critics argue it could disenfranchise millions—over 21 million eligible voters lack easy access to required documents, particularly married women with name changes, low-income individuals, rural residents, and people of color. It may end mail and online registration and voter registration drives, requiring in-person visits to election offices. Supporters claim it strengthens election integrity, though noncitizen voting is already illegal and rare. The bill awaits Senate approval, needing 60 votes to pass.