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Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 244: A resolution to urge the United States Congress to enact legislation requiring documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, such as House Bill 22 of the 119th Congress, also known as the “SAVE Act.”

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HR 244 is a resolution introduced in the Michigan House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A resolution to urge the United States Congress to enact legislation requiring documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, such as House Bill 22 of the 119th Congress, also known as the “SAVE Act.”. Primary sponsor: Rachelle Smit (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): adopted.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Rachelle SmitPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse43
Jay DeBoyerCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse63
Joseph FoxCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse101
Matt HallCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Tim KellyCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse93
Angela RigasCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse79

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. adopted
  2. rule 71 suspended
  3. introduced by Representative Rep. Rachelle Smit

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source