The SAVE Act and the SAVE America Act - What is Happening??
- whall
- 9 hours ago
- 3 min read
In April 2025, the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act was passed in the House of Representatives. The Senate, however, did not take up the bill for a vote.
The "SAVE America Act" was recently introduced in the House and Senate; a bill very similar to the SAVE Act (though slightly more restrictive). Now BOTH chambers need to vote on the bill.
Understanding the SAVE America Act and What It Could Mean for Voting Access
The potential for a Senate vote on the SAVE Act had recently resurfaced following renewed discussion in Congress as a part of the budget discussions. With recent federal legislative activity, the conversation has now returned to the legislation, resulting in a renewed effort to pass more restrictive voting laws.
Why Is This Important?
The SAVE Act is framed by supporters as legislation intended to safeguard voter eligibility. However, voting rights advocates and civic engagement organizations have raised concerns that the bill’s provisions could create new barriers to voter registration and participation.
If the Senate does successfully vote on the SAVE Act, it will then go to the President's desk for signature or veto. A passage of this bill would significantly impact voters who have ever changed their name - for any reason. Although the supporters of the SAVE Act claim the goal is to safeguard voter eligibility, its provisions impose significant barriers that would disproportionately burden women, marginalized populations, and under-resourced communities. By complicating voter registration and mandating stricter identification requirements, the SAVE Act risks disenfranchising large segments of the electorate. Rather than strengthening democracy, this legislation threatens to prevent legitimate voters from meaningful civic participation.
At The Fund for Women and Girls, we believe that access to civic participation is fundamental to a healthy democracy. Policies that affect voting access have real consequences for communities, and staying informed is an important step in ensuring that all eligible voters are able to participate fully in civic life.
What You Can Do
One of the most effective ways to engage is by contacting your U.S. Senators and sharing your perspective.
Call your Federal Representatives!
Call Your Senators!
📞 Senator John Fetterman: 202-224-4254
📞 Senator Dave McCormick: 202-224-6324
Tip: Leaving a voicemail counts! If you speak with a staff member, you can ask them to record or “count” your call - offices track how many constituents contact them about an issue.
Sample Script
“Hi, my name is [your name], and I’m calling from [your city]. I’m urging Senator [Fetterman / McCormick] to take action to protect voting access by voting NO on the SAVE Act.”
If you would be personally impacted by this legislation, sharing your story can be especially meaningful.
Call Your Representative
Before you call your representative, you can see how they voted on the bill in April! (click here to see how they voted). If they voted "no", you can thank them, and ask them to do the same again. If they voted "yes", see the above script for requesting they vote "no" this time.
📞 Representative Houlahan (Chester County) 202-225-4315
Tip: Leaving a voicemail counts! If you speak with a staff member, you can ask them to record or “count” your call - offices track how many constituents contact them about an issue.
Not in Chester County, no problem! Find your representative here!
Learn more!
You can download the pdf. below or visit our website to learn more about how to contact your elected officials and stay engaged in advocacy efforts that support health, equity, and economic security across our communities.
