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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the SAVE America Act, a bill that would build on the House-passed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, by mandating a valid photo ID for all federal elections and requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
“All Americans want safe and secure elections,” said Rep. Simpson, a cosponsor of this legislation. “Requiring photo identification and verifying United States citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections is not a controversial issue. In fact, it is a common-sense approach to strengthening current election laws. The SAVE America Act is the right solution to ensure that only American citizens decide American elections.”
Background:
- 83% of Americans are in favor of photo ID requirements, including 95% of Republicans and 71% of Democrats.
- H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, passed the House on April 10th, 2025.
- The SAVE America Act requires any voter to show a photo ID when they cast a ballot. Absentee and mail-in voters can attach a copy of their ID to their mail-in ballot.
- The SAVE America Act requires states to check for noncitizens and other ineligible registrants on their voter rolls at least once a month.
The bipartisan measure was approved with a vote of 218-213.
About Mike Simpson
An Idaho native, Mike Simpson was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot. His political career began in 1980, when he was elected to the Blackfoot City Council. In 1984, he was elected to the Idaho Legislature where he served until 1998, the last six years serving as Speaker. Mike is currently serving his fourteenth term in the House of Representatives for Idaho’s second congressional district. Visit https://simpson.house.gov/ to learn more or find contact info.
