Mark Kelly Warns SAVE America Act Could Disenfranchise Millions: ‘Doesn’t Save America’
Source: Yahoo News (Benzinga), Snigdha Gairola
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Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) warned that the SAVE America Act could prevent millions of Americans, especially seniors, from voting due to new identification requirements.
Kelly Slams SAVE America Act Over ID Rules
On Tuesday, Kelly took to X to criticize the legislation, writing, “The SAVE America Act doesn’t save America.”
He added, “And this isn’t about voter ID. This bill requires everyone to re-register to vote in person and your driver’s license, REAL ID, or military ID aren’t even good enough.”
Kelly highlighted the practical challenges for older voters. He said, “Imagine all of our seniors who don’t have valid passports.”
He added that many haven’t seen their birth certificates in decades.
“How hard will it be for them to register?” Kelly asked. He also questioned, “How do they get a passport if they can’t find their birth certificates? And what about the cost?”
He concluded that, if enacted, the law “will disenfranchise many Americans.”
The SAVE America Act doesn’t “Save” America. And this isn’t about voter ID. This bill requires everyone to re-register to vote in person and your driver’s license, REAL ID, or military ID aren’t even good enough. Imagine all of our seniors who don’t have valid passports and…
— Senator Mark Kelly (@SenMarkKelly) March 17, 2026
SAVE America Act Sparks Voting Fight
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Democrats will block the SAVE America Act, warning it could purge voters, restrict registration methods, and impose strict ID and in-person requirements.
Senate Democrats will NOT allow the SAVE Act to pass through the Senate, no matter how long it takes. That’s because the SAVE Act:
1. Purges millions of Americans from voter rolls
2. Kills online, mail, and motor voter registration.
3. Rejects commons IDs to register to vote.
4.…
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) March 17, 2026
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) called the legislation “stupid” and “insane,” emphasizing that while he supports voter ID laws, this bill goes too far.
Not opposed to voter ID laws, just stupid voter ID laws.
The SAVE Act is insane. pic.twitter.com/pPCqUpfsWz
— Rep. Ted Lieu (@RepTedLieu) March 17, 2026
Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) added that the act could prevent seniors, veterans, and married women from voting, labeling it as an attack on voting rights and accusing President Donald Trump of “dismantling the right to vote.”
The SAVE America Act could stop millions of eligible Americans from voting—including married women whose names have changed, veterans, and seniors.
This isn’t election security.
It’s Donald Trump dismantling the right to vote. pic.twitter.com/4iNvbRL2n9
— Rep. April McClain Delaney (@RepAprilDelaney) March 17, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said 81% of Americans support requiring photo ID to vote and criticized House and Senate Democrats for opposing the measure.
81% of Americans support requiring photo ID to vote.
The only group that doesn’t? Elected Democrats in the House and Senate.
It’s time to pass the SAVE America Act. pic.twitter.com/24MOVQf5F1
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 18, 2026
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) accused states like California of resisting voter ID to “cheat and steal elections,” citing 83% public support and echoing Trump’s call to pass the legislation.
States like California refuse to require VOTER ID because they want to cheat and steal elections.
VOTER ID is supported by 83% of Americans.
President @realDonaldTrump is right.
We either pass the SAVE America Act or lose our country for good. pic.twitter.com/nznIw3OVHE
— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) March 17, 2026
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