What’s Inside The SAVE Act: Congress’ Voter ID Bill
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In February Congress debated the SAVE Act which forces states to fortify voter ID requirements. The act, panned by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as “Jim Crow 2.0” may limit voting access for some 21 million Americans that do not have documents proving citizenship readily available. CNBC’s Justin Papp explains how this law may affect turnout in the 2026 midterm elections. Produced and Edited by: Carlos Waters Reporting by: Justin Papp Animation: Emily Park Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson Additional footage: Getty Images Additional Sources: Brennan Center for Justice, Committee on House Administration, Congress, National Conference of State Legislatures, Pew Research Center, University of Maryland’s Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award
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