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House Republicans Push SAVE Act's Proof of Citizenship in Short-Term Funding Bill

Sep 14, 2024, 01:08 PM

House Republicans have introduced a continuing resolution, a short-term funding measure, which includes a provision requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. This measure, part of the SAVE Act, aims to ensure election integrity by preventing non-citizens from voting in federal elections. While Republicans argue that this is a common-sense approach to safeguard elections and avoid a government shutdown, Democrats oppose the legislation, viewing it as undemocratic and discriminatory. Non-citizen voting is already illegal in federal elections, but the GOP's efforts are seen as a way to reinforce this law. The inclusion of this provision in a crucial funding bill has sparked controversy, with critics accusing House Republicans of using it as a propaganda tool to fuel election denialism.