Congress Bill Wants Only US Citizens To Vote

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American citizens should have exclusive control over federal elections, which is the fundamental principle behind the SAVE Act (HR 22). This groundbreaking legislation in the House of Representatives aims to establish mandatory citizenship verification for federal election registration, a concept that resonates with most Americans across the political spectrum.

Despite widespread public support, Democratic lawmakers continue to resist the measure. After blocking the legislation last year, they’re mounting another opposition campaign, joined by liberal media figures and self-proclaimed democracy advocates who are working to generate public resistance to this straightforward proposal.

The legislation, introduced by Representative Chip Roy (R-TX), would modify current regulations to mandate citizenship verification for federal election registration. The proposal accepts various forms of identification, similar to REAL ID requirements, including passports, birth certificates, and military identification cards.

Current voter registration practices rely solely on self-reporting, with prospective voters simply checking a box to affirm citizenship. This honor-based system resulted from progressive legal challenges that have prevented states from implementing citizenship verification measures.

The SAVE Act passed the House in July 2024 with some bipartisan backing, was reintroduced in 2025, and is openly pushed by House Republicans—not a secret plot. Claims that ‘she could lose her right to vote’ exaggerate the effect; it’s about registration hurdles, not outright… https://t.co/5I37qYpN9t

— Just Rosie (@JUSTROSIE123) April 9, 2025

Recent events highlight the system’s vulnerabilities. Federal prosecutors charged 19 non-citizens with illegal voting activities in 2016, while Michigan recently discovered 15 non-citizens who cast ballots in 2024. Similar investigations in Ohio, Texas, and Virginia revealed substantial numbers of non-citizens on voter rolls, with evidence suggesting many participated in recent elections. While these numbers might not affect presidential races, they could impact local contests often decided by minimal margins. More importantly, each unauthorized vote effectively nullifies a legitimate citizen’s voice.

Democratic opponents claim the legislation is unnecessary since existing laws prohibit non-citizen voting. However, their actions suggest resistance to enforcing these restrictions. The Biden administration legally challenged Virginia’s attempt to remove 1,500 self-identified non-citizens from voter rolls. Meanwhile, progressive leaders supported non-citizen voting in Washington, D.C., and defended New York City’s ultimately unconstitutional law permitting non-citizen voting.

Critics’ concerns about the bill’s impact on married women who change their names appear unfounded, as states already have established procedures for handling such situations. The legislation also includes provisions for identification discrepancies and assists citizens lacking standard identification forms.

HR 22, The SAVE Act, is on the floor this week.

It’s a simple bill. It requires proof of citizenship to register to vote.

It also requires states to clean their voter rolls of non-citizens.

This is critical legislation.

— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) March 31, 2025

The SAVE Act would enhance election officials’ capabilities by providing tools to screen non-citizens before registration and ensuring access to federal databases for maintaining accurate voter rolls.

Public support for citizenship requirements remains strong, with Gallup reporting 83% of Americans favoring proof of citizenship for voter registration. Eight states recently amended their constitutions to ensure citizen-only voting.

While President Trump’s recent Executive Order on elections addresses citizenship verification, congressional action is necessary for comprehensive reform.

The responsibility now lies with Congress to safeguard American elections for citizens alone, placing Democratic lawmakers at a crossroads between public sentiment and party politics.