Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 244 — A resolution to urge the United States Congress to enact legislation requiring documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, such as House Bill 22 of the 119th Congress, also known as the “SAVE Act.”

Last action — adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A resolution to urge the United States Congress to enact legislation requiring documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, such as House Bill 22 of the 119th Congress, also known as the “SAVE Act.”

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

54 added · 53 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HR 244 includes additional names of representatives who support the resolution, indicating a broader backing for the proposed changes. While the core provisions regarding voter registration and citizenship verification remain the same, the updated version emphasizes the importance of ensuring that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote. This matters because it highlights efforts to maintain the integrity of voter rolls, potentially impacting voting rights and accessibility for some people.

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Smit, Hall and DeBoyer offered the following resolution:
Smit, Hall, DeBoyer, Fox, Kelly and Rigas offered the following resolution:
This would apply to all methods of voter registration, including registering to vote when applying for or renewing a driver’s license, registering at a voter registration agency that provides service or assistance, or registering by mail using either the national mail voter registration form or a state LSB Research Services Division GCK R0244'26_HR0244_INTR_1 8w0svo 1 form that meets federal requirements;
This would apply to all methods of voter registration, including registering to vote when applying for or renewing a driver’s license, registering at a voter registration agency that provides service or assistance, or registering by mail LSB Research Services Division GCK R0244'26_HR244_AA_1 fk8j5z 1 using either the national mail voter registration form or a state form that meets federal requirements;
and Whereas, Violations of the SAVE Act’s new requirements related LSB Research Services Division GCK R0244'26_HR0244_INTR_1 8w0svo 1 to documentary proof of U.S.
and LSB Research Services Division GCK R0244'26_HR244_AA_1 fk8j5z 1 Whereas, Violations of the SAVE Act’s new requirements related to documentary proof of U.S.
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LSB Research Services Division GCK R0244'26_HR244_AA_1 fk8j5z
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Action History

  1. adopted

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 244 do?
A resolution to urge the United States Congress to enact legislation requiring documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, such as House Bill 22 of the 119th Congress, also known as the “SAVE Act.”
Who sponsors HR 244?
HR 244 is sponsored by Rachelle Smit (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 244?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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