Issues with Noncitizens Voting in U.S. Elections

Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Darrell Issa took an impromptu trip to the U.S.-Mexico border to address concerns about noncitizens potentially voting in U.S. elections. House Republicans drafted the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to require proof of citizenship for voter registration and prevent illegal aliens from voting.

House Passage of the SAVE Act for Election Integrity

Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney discusses the House passage of the SAVE Act to prevent illegal immigrants from voting in U.S. elections.

Expansion of Proof-of-Citizenship Requirements for Voting

The House passed legislation to expand proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting in federal elections and impose voter roll purge requirements on states. The bill, called the SAVE Act, aims to prevent non-citizens from voting. It received support from Republicans but faced opposition from Democrats.

President Joe Biden's opposition to the SAVE Act

President Joe Biden is vowing to block the SAVE Act, which would require proof of American citizenship before voter registration. The Biden administration opposes the bill, stating it would make it harder for eligible Americans to register to vote.

The SAVE Act and Preventing Non-Citizens from Voting in Federal Elections

The SAVE Act aims to prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections by implementing safeguards and requiring states to check for citizenship during voter registration. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) emphasized the need for these measures due to existing loopholes allowing non-citizens to vote.

Voter Eligibility and Election Integrity

House Democrats are planning to fight the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of American citizenship for voter registration. Republicans see it as crucial for election integrity, while Democrats are against it, citing pressure on swing district representatives.

House GOP Leaders Plan to Enhance Protections Against Noncitizens Voting

House GOP leaders plan to take up a bill enhancing protections against noncitizens voting in July. The bill, known as the SAVE Act, aims to require proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.

Non-Citizens Voting in U.S. Elections

Rep. Chip Roy stated that there is evidence of non-citizens voting in U.S. elections, advocating for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.

Legislation to Block Non-Citizens from Voting in U.S. Elections

Speaker Mike Johnson unveils legislation to block non-citizens from voting in U.S. elections, warning of a "dangerously high number" of illegal immigrants voting and the potential impact on election outcomes.