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Save Democracy Act

USA117th CongressS-459| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (4)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Save Democracy Act This bill addresses issues involving voter registration, casting of ballots, and tabulation of ballots in federal elections. Specifically, regarding voter registration for federal elections, the bill prohibits the use of automatic voter registration systems, requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, requires individuals to provide their full Social Security number on their voter registration application, and requires courts to notify state election officials when an individual is recused from jury duty because the individual is not a U.S. citizen. Next, regarding the casting of ballots in federal elections, the bill requires individuals to provide proof of identification for absentee and in-person voting, prohibits states from mailing unrequested absentee ballots, prohibits the use of a drop box for collecting voted absentee ballots unless it is located inside of a building that serves as an office for the election official, restricts the delivery of ballots by third parties (i.e., prohibits ballot harvesting), requires that absentee ballots be received before the polls close on election day, and requires states to use Social Security numbers to verify the identification of each individual who casts a ballot. Finally, regarding the tabulation of ballots in federal elections, the bill requires states to permit poll watching by at least two campaign representatives per campaign, requires continuous counting of ballots after the closure of polling places on election day, and requires an audit of voting systems.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-322
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • January 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-322
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-1130: Promoting Election Integrity by Proving Voter Identity Act
  • HR 117-322: Save Democracy Act
  • HR 117-873: Ensuring American Voters Act of 2021
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Save Democracy Act

USA117th CongressS-459| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Save Democracy Act This bill addresses issues involving voter registration, casting of ballots, and tabulation of ballots in federal elections. Specifically, regarding voter registration for federal elections, the bill prohibits the use of automatic voter registration systems, requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, requires individuals to provide their full Social Security number on their voter registration application, and requires courts to notify state election officials when an individual is recused from jury duty because the individual is not a U.S. citizen. Next, regarding the casting of ballots in federal elections, the bill requires individuals to provide proof of identification for absentee and in-person voting, prohibits states from mailing unrequested absentee ballots, prohibits the use of a drop box for collecting voted absentee ballots unless it is located inside of a building that serves as an office for the election official, restricts the delivery of ballots by third parties (i.e., prohibits ballot harvesting), requires that absentee ballots be received before the polls close on election day, and requires states to use Social Security numbers to verify the identification of each individual who casts a ballot. Finally, regarding the tabulation of ballots in federal elections, the bill requires states to permit poll watching by at least two campaign representatives per campaign, requires continuous counting of ballots after the closure of polling places on election day, and requires an audit of voting systems.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-322
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • January 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-322
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (4)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-1130: Promoting Election Integrity by Proving Voter Identity Act
  • HR 117-322: Save Democracy Act
  • HR 117-873: Ensuring American Voters Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Citizenship and naturalizationCongressional electionsCongressional oversightElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsJudicial procedure and administrationPostal serviceState and local government operations