The SAVE America Act, aimed at restricting voting access, passed the House but faces defeat in the Senate due to lack of support.

In February 2026, the Republican-led SAVE America Act, which mandates photo ID and proof of citizenship for voting and restricts mail-in ballots, advanced in the House but faces major obstacles in the Senate, where it lacks sufficient support to overcome a filibuster. Championed by President Trump during his State of the Union address, the bill is framed as a safeguard against election fraud, though experts say evidence of widespread voter fraud is lacking. Critics argue the legislation disproportionately affects marginalized voters and serves as a political strategy to suppress turnout and deflect from declining Republican support. While some provisions like voter ID enjoy broad public backing, the bill’s broader impact on elections remains uncertain, with analysts warning it may backfire by alienating Republican voters who could be disenfranchised.