The SAVE Act
The SAVE Act: What You Need to Know
Have you ever had to dig through old documents just to prove something about yourself? Now imagine needing to do that just to register to vote.
That’s exactly what the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act could require—forcing millions of eligible voters to track down a birth certificate, passport, or naturalization papers just to register for federal elections.
On the surface, it sounds like it’s about election security. But in reality, it could make it harder for many people—especially women who’ve changed their names, rural voters, low-income Americans, and naturalized citizens—to exercise their right to vote.
That’s why I put together this series—to break down what the SAVE Act really does, who it affects, and what you can do to protect your vote.
📢 Swipe through to learn more, share with others, and take action!
Introducing the Name Change & Voter Registration Cheat Sheet
If you’ve changed your name due to marriage, divorce, or any legal reason, your voter registration may not match your current legal name. With proposed laws like the SAVE Act adding new documentation requirements, it’s more important than ever to ensure your records are up to date. This cheat sheet walks you through the steps to update your Social Security card, passport, driver’s license, and voter registration so you’re prepared when it’s time to vote. Share this guide and check your voter registration today!
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Updated April 2025:
🚨 UPDATE: The SAVE Act Is Gaining Momentum: Here’s What You Need to Know
We’ve updated our SAVE Act resource materials to reflect the latest developments, including the March 2025 executive order that mirrors many of the bill’s provisions. The images now includes a full breakdown of what the SAVE Act proposes, who it impacts, and how to take action. It also includes new contact templates, petitions, and a step-by-step guide for voters who have changed their name.
Call to Action & Educational Resources
Check your voter registration
https://www.nass.org/can-I-voteView our full educational series
https://campsite.bio/empowermentcollectiveBrennan Center – What the SAVE Act Means
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/save-act-would-undermine-voter-registrationACLU – SAVE Act Resource Page
https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/the-save-actEvent RSVP – DIY Dissent (Ferndale, MI)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rebellion-collective-presents-diy-dissent-make-signs-make-noise-tickets-1299274989469
Contact Your Michigan Senators
Senator Gary Peters – Email Form
https://www.peters.senate.gov/contact/email-garySenator Elissa Slotkin – Email Form
https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/contact-your-senator
Petitions and Action Pages
ACLU Petition – Tell Congress to Stop the SAVE Act
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-save-actVoteRiders Action Tool
https://www.voteriders.org/save-actionLeague of Women Voters – Contact Congress
https://www.lwv.org/take-action/tell-your-members-congress-oppose-save-actBrennan Center – Reject the SAVE Act
https://secure.brennancenter.org/secure/tell-congress-reject-save-actChange.org Petition – Protect Married Women’s Right to Vote
https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-save-act-protect-married-women-s-right-to-voteResistbot Petition – Text SIGN PTVCBT to 50409
https://resist.bot/petitions/PTVCBTTrack the SAVE Act (H.R.22) – Congress.gov
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22Voters Not Politicians – Michigan Action Hub
https://votersnotpoliticians.com/save-act
Sources Cited & Supporting Information
Background & Analysis
Brennan Center – SAVE Act Overview
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/save-act-would-undermine-voter-registrationACLU – What the SAVE Act Means
https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/the-save-actCenter for American Progress – Rural Voter Impact
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-save-act-would-force-many-rural-americans-to-drive-hours-to-register-to-voteNPR – Citizenship Requirements Explained
https://www.npr.org/2024/06/11/nx-s1-4991903/voter-registration-proof-of-citizenship-requirement
Official Documents
Congress.gov – Full SAVE Act Bill (H.R.22)
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22Reuters – Executive Order Announcement
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-signs-election-order-calling-proof-us-citizenship-vote-2025-03-26Civil Rights Coalition Letter Opposing the SAVE Act
https://civilrights.org/resource/civil-rights-groups-letter-in-opposition-to-save-act-2
Voter Support Resources
Michigan Voter Info Center (register, track ballot, view sample ballot)
https://mvic.sos.state.mi.usVoteRiders – Voter ID Help and Name Change Support
https://www.voteriders.orgElection Protection Hotline (Legal Help)
https://866ourvote.org
