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.
Key Points
The SAVE Act requires individuals to prove their American citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections
House Speaker Mike Johnson argues that the Biden administration's border policies have exacerbated the issue of noncitizen voting
Pros
Aims to prevent noncitizens from voting illegally in U.S. elections
Seeks to ensure free and fair elections by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
Cons
Unlikely to be taken up by the Democrat-controlled Senate even if passed by the House