Sheri Biggs, a Republican from South Carolina, criticized the Senate for delaying the passage of the Save America Act, noting that the House has approved the bill multiple times. The legislation enjoys over 70% public support for its common-sense provisions such as voter ID and proof of citizenship.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris posted a video on her X account on Friday, August 7th, 2026, discussing the midterm elections and highlighting the SAVE Act. In the video, she warned that under the bill, Americans would have to "prove who you are" to register to vote, specifically referencing requirements like a passport or birth certificate, which she suggested could be obstacles for many.

Conservative commentators responded by framing Harris as an accidental advocate for the bill. Eric Daughetry called her an "Incredible SAVE America Act saleswoman" on X, while Benny Johnson noted, "Kamala Harris complains that if the SAVE America Act passes, people will have to prove who they are in order to register to vote." Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer added, "This is CRAZY- imagine a world where you have to prove who you are."

Fox News anchor Sean Hannity reported that former President Trump reposted Harris' clip himself, amplifying the conservative response.

Supporters of the bill argue that comparisons to Jim Crow laws are outdated, emphasizing that the poll tax and Jim Crow are gone. They maintain that requiring proof of American citizenship before voting is not oppression but common sense.

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