The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the SAVE Act, a contentious bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration that has sparked widespread criticism from voting rights advocates. Many fear that this legislation could disproportionately disenfranchise married women who may have changed their names, complicating their ability to register and vote. Legal experts and voter rights groups have described the act as a severe threat to over a century of voting protections, calling it one of the most extraordinary attacks on voting rights in American history. Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas and various leaders across the nation have urged opposition to the bill, cautioning that it could hinder voting access for millions, including young voters and others facing barriers to proving citizenship. Despite dissent, the bill garnered some bipartisan support, with a handful of Democrats voting in favor. The SAVE Act is now headed to the Senate for further consideration, where the stakes are high for more than 21 million Americans’ voting rights.