Congresswoman Nancy Mace called on the Senate on Mar. 11 to pass the SAVE America Act, marking one month since the House approved the bill by a vote of 218-213. The legislation aims to strengthen election integrity by requiring proof of citizenship and photo identification for federal elections.
The issue is significant as it addresses concerns about voter eligibility and fraud in upcoming elections. Mace said, “The House did its job. One month ago today we passed the SAVE America Act with a clear message from the American people: secure our elections. This is not rocket science, it is common sense. American citizens vote in American elections. No one else. The Senate has no excuse to sit on this any longer. It is time to act.”
The proposed law would require individuals registering to vote in federal elections to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport, and mandate that voters present valid photo identification when casting ballots in federal contests. Mace also filed an amendment to move up the implementation of voter ID requirements from 2027 to as soon as the bill becomes law, citing urgency ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
“We’re closing the door on fraud, not on voting,” Mace said. “If you’re an American citizen, your voice should be the ONLY one heard in American elections. The Senate needs to get this bill to President Trump’s desk immediately.”
Mace has represented South Carolina’s 1st district in Congress since replacing Joe Cunningham in 2021 according to her official biography. She previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020 as reported by state records. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 1977, Mace currently resides in Charleston according to news reports. She graduated from The Citadel with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999.
