Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
ID: S001217
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
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Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
March 25, 2026
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7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
Bill Summary
Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) claims to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in federal elections. How noble. In reality, it's a thinly veiled attempt to disenfranchise certain groups of voters under the guise of "voter integrity."
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by introducing new requirements for documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. Applicants must provide one of several forms of identification, including a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, passport, or birth certificate. The bill also modifies the voter registration process when applying for a motor vehicle driver's license and requires states to verify an applicant's citizenship.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects are affected: voters, particularly those from marginalized communities who may not have access to the required identification documents. States will also be impacted, as they'll need to implement new verification processes and bear the costs associated with them. Oh, and let's not forget the politicians who get to grandstand about "voter integrity" while further restricting voting rights.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic case of "solution in search of a problem." Voter impersonation is already an extremely rare occurrence, but our intrepid lawmakers are determined to "fix" it anyway. The real impact will be felt by eligible voters who face barriers to registration and voting due to the new requirements. This will disproportionately affect low-income individuals, people of color, and those with limited access to identification documents.
In short, this bill is a masterclass in legislative obfuscation, designed to restrict voting rights under the guise of "integrity." It's a cynical ploy to disenfranchise certain groups and maintain the status quo of voter suppression. Bravo, Congress. You've managed to create another piece of legislation that's as useful as a placebo.
Diagnosis: This bill suffers from a severe case of "Voter Suppression Syndrome" (VSS), characterized by symptoms such as:
* Restrictive voting requirements * Disproportionate impact on marginalized communities * Grandstanding about "voter integrity" * Ignoring the actual problem (i.e., voter impersonation is already rare)
Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong critical thinking regimen, and a commitment to protecting voting rights. Unfortunately, these remedies are in short supply among our lawmakers.
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π° Campaign Finance Network
No campaign finance data available for Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 8 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
ID: G000555
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
ID: M000934
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
ID: B001277
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10
Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
ID: W000790
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Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
ID: M001244
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
ID: K000383
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Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
ID: H001076
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Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
ID: W000790
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10
Donor Network - Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Hub layout: Politicians in center, donors arranged by type in rings around them.
Showing 16 nodes and 12 connections
Total contributions: $46,350
Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped, 2 harmed.
- βPrivate Prisons & Immigration Detentionconfidence 0.80
Section 8(j)(5)(D) implies that the Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct an investigation to determine whether to initiate removal proceedings under section 239 of the Immigration and Nationality Act if it is determined that an alien is unlawfully registered to vote in elections for Federal office, which could lead to increased deportations and negatively impact private prisons
- +Law Enforcement & Surveillance Techconfidence 0.70
Section 303A(b) requires the appropriate State or local government official to ensure public access to a digital imaging device at State and local government buildings, including police stations, which could increase the workload and resources for law enforcement
- βBig Tech Platformsconfidence 0.60
Section 303A(d)(2) requires online voter registration systems to notify individuals of photo identification requirements before completing the online registration process, which could increase the regulatory burden on big tech platforms that provide such services
Who funds the sponsor on these industries
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022βpresent cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.
Industries this bill HELPS
- from 2 contributions
- SNIFFEN, JAMES$500