The SAVE America Act, which would mandate documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration and photo ID for voting, cleared the House multiple times in 2026 but remains stalled in the Senate. Multiple attempts to attach it to must-pass measures such as the NDAA and appropriations bills failed, with key Senate votes in June and September falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Four Republican senators joined Democrats in opposing inclusion on at least one occasion. Senate leadership has shown little interest in advancing the bill given the vote math, while the president has signaled possible executive action as an alternative. The November midterms and limited remaining session time before year-end further constrain legislative pathways. Trader consensus reflects these procedural and partisan hurdles.