Across the country, the freedom to vote is under coordinated attack. Anti-voter lawmakers and federal agencies are escalating tactics that intimidate voters, undermine election systems and spread disinformation — all while pushing legislation that would make it harder for millions of Americans to register and vote.
What’s Happening
Across multiple fronts, we’re seeing alarming efforts to restrict access to the ballot:
- Federal agencies are pressuring states to hand over private, sensitive voter information and punishing those who defend residents’ privacy.
- A recent FBI raid on an election center in Fulton County, Georgia, has fueled conspiracy theories that further erode trust.
- President Donald Trump has called for a federal takeover of elections.
Now, some in Congress are renewing their push for legislation that would block millions of eligible Americans from participating in our elections.
What These New Bills Would Do
Last year, the American people rejected the original Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act — a bill that would have required voters to present a passport, birth certificate or similar citizenship document to register to vote.
But anti-voter lawmakers are back with two new bills that mirror the SAVE Act almost word for word. Under the guise of strengthening elections, their aim is the same: making it harder for Americans to register and vote.
Just like the original SAVE Act, these new bills would:
- Require voters to present a passport, birth certificate, or other official citizenship papers to register or update their registration.
- Effectively eliminate registration options millions rely on, including online registration, mail-in registration and community voter registration drives.
- Add significant, unfunded administrative burdens for election officials and create harsh criminal penalties for those who make honest mistakes.
These bills are designed to look new — but they’re the SAVE Act in disguise.
Why These Bills Are Dangerous
Tens of millions of Americans do not have the documents these bills require.
- More than 21 million U.S. citizens lack ready access to a passport or birth certificate.
- Half of all Americans — 146 million citizens — do not have a passport.
- Sixty-nine million married women do not have a birth certificate matching their current legal name.
These bills would hit marginalized communities the hardest.
They would especially burden:
- Voters of color
- Low-income communities
- Women
- Disabled and elderly voters
- Rural Americans
These communities are already more likely to lack the documents required — and these bills would make it even harder for them to vote.
What You Can Do Right Now
There is still time to stop these bills — but only if we act.
1. Contact your members of Congress.
Tell your representative and both senators to vote NO on these harmful bills.
2. Show up and speak out.
Attend town halls or visit district offices. Ask your elected officials directly:
Do you support any bill — including the SAVE Act or copycat bills — that would prevent eligible Americans from voting?
3. Spread the word.
Talk to your friends, family and networks about these bills.
Share our video on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.
Mobilize your community. Your voice matters.