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The House of Representatives is taking steps again to
require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, revitalizing an
initiative Republicans consider crucial to protecting the integrity of U.S.
elections.
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Monday that the chamber
will vote again on the SAVE Act (Protecting American Voter Eligibility Act).
The bill passed the House last year but was blocked in the
Democratic-controlled Senate.
“American citizens, and only American citizens, should
decide American elections,” Johnson posted on X. “House Republicans are
determined to put this common-sense idea into practice with the SAVE Act, which
establishes safeguards to prevent non-citizens from abusing our democratic
process.”
Democrats argue that the legislation is unnecessary, noting
that federal law already prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal
elections.