The House of Representatives passed a major new law called the Save America Act. The bill, which has strong support from President Donald Trump, barely passed with 218 votes in favor and 213 against. This new legislation would make big changes to how Americans vote. It would require people to show proof of citizenship when they register to vote and would cut back on mail-in voting options across the country.
The 2026 version of this bill was introduced by Chip Roy from Texas. It goes further than earlier versions by adding a requirement for photo ID that would apply to the whole country. The ID rules would be stricter than what many states use now, and student IDs would not be accepted as valid identification.
