Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Federal

The SAVE Act passed the House but has stalled in the Senate. If enacted it could make it harder for people who have changed their names, including married women, to register to vote. (Graphic made in Canva by Janelle Germain)

Trump-backed SAVE Act raises concerns about women’s voting rights

Adriana Graves Vargas, News Staffer March 30, 2026
The SAVE Act, or Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, was introduced in Congress to prevent noncitizens from voting. The act would require citizens to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote, which could affect people whose names do not match their birth certificates, such as married women who took their spouse’s last name.
Load More Stories
Donate to The State Hornet
$890
$2500
Contributed
Our Goal