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S. 1383 · Government Operations and Politics
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
What does this mean?

Note: the title listed here ("Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act") doesn't match the summary provided, which actually describes a voter ID and citizenship verification bill (sometimes called the SAVE Act) — I'll explain what the summary actually says. If you want to register to vote in a federal election, you'd need to show proof you're a U.S. citizen, like a passport or a REAL ID-compliant license that lists citizenship — a birth certificate or Social Security card alone likely wouldn't count. States would also have to double-check their voter rolls against a Department of Homeland Security database that tracks immigration status, and remove anyone found to be a noncitizen after giving them a chance to prove citizenship. To actually cast a ballot, voters would need to show a physical photo ID; if they don't have one, they could still vote using a provisional ballot, but it only counts if they show ID (or explain a religious objection to being photographed) within three days. People voting by mail would need to include a copy of their photo ID or their Social Security number's last four digits, though this wouldn't apply to military members overseas or voters covered under a separate law that helps elderly and disabled Americans vote. Local governments would also be required to offer free access to a scanner or copier so people can make copies of their ID for these purposes.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to Committee
Apr 9, 2025
Passed Senate
Dec 18, 2025
Received in House
Dec 19, 2025
Passed House
Feb 11, 2026
Full action history (44)
Apr 9, 2025Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Jul 30, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 2, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 2, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 276.
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