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House GOP Introduces SAVE Act to Require Citizenship Proof for Voting

May 8, 2024, 03:32 PM

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson and Representative Chip Roy, have introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This proposed legislation mandates that individuals must provide proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections. The bill aims to prevent noncitizens from participating in the voting process, addressing concerns about election integrity.