The SAVE America Act, which would require documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration and photo identification to cast ballots, cleared the House multiple times in 2026, including as standalone legislation in February and attached to the NDAA in July. Senate efforts to advance it have stalled, with an amendment failing 48-50 in June after four Republicans joined Democrats in opposition, and Majority Leader John Thune declining to schedule further floor action due to insufficient support to overcome a filibuster. House Republicans have pursued procedural tactics like attaching provisions to must-pass spending and defense bills to increase pressure, while states continue enacting parallel requirements. No Senate passage has occurred as of late September, leaving enactment dependent on future negotiations, rule changes, or post-midterm dynamics before any resolution window closes.