Facts About the SAVE Act II
Part 2
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There still seem to be questions about the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (H.R. 8281)). Here is the actual text, https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8281/text.
It is *not* difficult for citizens to provide proof of citizenship. amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for individuals registering or re-registering to vote in federal elections. The bill seeks to ensure that only U.S. citizens participate in elections by mandating that voters present specific documents—such as a birth certificate, passport, naturalization certificate. Why It Won’t Be an Issue for Married Women or Legal Voters Provision for Discrepancies:
The SAVE Act explicitly instructs states to establish a process for individuals whose legal name does not match their birth certificate due to name changes (e.g., marriage, divorce, or personal choice). This provision allows for additional documentation—such as a marriage certificate or court-ordered name change record—to resolve discrepancies. While the bill doesn’t specify exact procedures, leaving implementation to states, this flexibility counters the claim of disenfranchisement. States like Arizona, which has required proof of citizenship for state elections since 2004, have managed similar systems by accepting supplementary documents, with no reports of married women or others being excluded. Existing Processes for Name Changes: Most married women who change their names already navigate updates to documents like Social Security cards, driver’s licenses, and passports, often using marriage certificates. The SAVE Act doesn’t eliminate these processes; it builds on them.
Election officials, who are accustomed to verifying identities, can use existing state databases and additional evidence to confirm eligibility. Critics’ focus on the lack of explicit mention of marriage certificates in the bill overlooks the practical reality that states already have systems. Access to Documentation: While about half of Americans have passports, the bill accepts multiple forms of ID, including birth certificates, which most people can obtain from vital records offices for a small fee (typically $10-$30). For married women, securing a certified copy of a birth certificate and marriage certificate is a manageable step, especially since many already possess (if she’s ever changed her name on anything else, like Social Security or drivers license) or can easily access these documents. The narrative of “impossible barriers” is completely untrue, particularly with the 30-day window states often allow for curing registration issues. No Impact on Current Voters: The SAVE Act primarily affects new registrations or updates (e.g., address changes), not those already registered. The 153 million Americans who voted in 2024 are largely unaffected unless they move or need to re-register, and even then, the process applies. This limits the scope of disruption, contradicting claims of exclusion. The SAVE Act won’t prevent married women or legal voters from registering. The narrative of mass disenfranchisement is more of the usual fearmongering. As always, do your own research and make up your own mind.
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