Trump Urges Congress to Pass SAVE America Act

Former President Donald J. Trump, on March 12, 2026, called on the U.S. Congress to immediately pass the SAVE America Act to implement voter identification requirements for federal elections. This legislative push is based on the premise that voter ID laws are widely supported by the American public and do not negatively impact voter turnout.

Polling data from various organizations indicates significant public support for voter ID. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll in February 2026 showed 81% of Americans favor voter ID, including 79% of independents and 70% of Democrats.

Pew Research Center data from August 2025 reported 83% overall support, with 95% of Republicans and 71% of Democrats in favor. Gallup's findings show 84% support for voter ID, with 98% of Republicans, 84% of independents, and 67% of Democrats endorsing the measure, alongside 83% support for proof of citizenship during voter registration.

Proponents also cite studies suggesting voter ID laws do not suppress turnout. Following Georgia's 2021 voter ID law, the state experienced record turnout in the 2022 and 2024 elections. A 2021 National Bureau of Economic Research review, analyzing a decade of data, concluded that voter ID laws have no negative effect on registration or turnout across various demographic groups. Similarly, a 2014 study in the *Election Law Journal* found little evidence that ID requirements depress turnout.