“9% of American citizens don't have the identification that the SAVE act requires to vote.”

The claim made by Senator Tammy Duckworth refers to the requirements of the SAVE America Act, which would mandate that voters provide documentary proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate or passport) to register and a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot. A 2023 national survey conducted by the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement (CDCE) at the University of Maryland found that 9% of adult U.S. citizens would face significant hurdles in obtaining or accessing the specific documentation required by the proposed legislation. While estimates on the number of Americans lacking various forms of identification can vary based on the methodology and the specific types of ID being surveyed, the 9% figure is a documented finding from a reputable academic survey specifically examining the impact of the proposed requirements. The claim is considered 'mostly true' because it accurately reflects the findings of the cited research regarding the potential barriers the legislation would create for a segment of the population.