Senate Republicans prepare to vote on Trump's controversial SAVE Act

NPR | By Miles Parks,

A Martínez

Published March 16, 2026 at 4:31 AM EDT

Republicans in the Senate are set to take up a voting overhaul known as the SAVE America Act, a key priority for President Trump.

Miles Parks

Miles Parks is a reporter on NPR's Washington Desk. He covers voting and elections, and also reports on breaking news.

See stories by Miles Parks

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

You make NHPR possible.

NHPR is nonprofit and independent. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. Your support makes this news available to everyone.

Give today. A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference.