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Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The SAVE Act is commonsense legislation to uphold and strengthen current law to ensure only American citizens can vote in American elections.

As an original cosponsor of the SAVE Act, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement after voting in support of the bill on the House floor:

"During the Biden-Harris Administration, millions of illegal immigrants entered our country and many states continue to find non-citizens on their voter rolls. This is unacceptable to the highest degree. The SAVE Act ensures only American citizens decide American elections by requiring in-person proof of U.S. citizenship when individuals register to vote in federal elections. It is beyond disappointing to see 208 House Democrats oppose legislation to secure our elections and protect Americans' constitutional right to vote. House Republicans will continue to work with President Trump to deliver the America First agenda."

BACKGROUND:

• The SAVE Act requires states to obtain proof of citizenship – in person – before registering an individual to vote in an election.
• Requires states to remove non-citizens from existing voter rolls, while giving them necessary tools to do so.
• States are also directed to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled Americans and applicants that have discrepancies on their documentation due to a name change.
• This legislation passed the House in a bipartisan vote (221 – 198) during the 118th Congress before being blocked by Senate Democrats.