Rep. Roy leads fight to SAVE American elections

WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) led a group of 49 GOP House members in introducing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to protect U.S. elections.

Since President Biden took office, millions of illegal aliens have poured into our country illegally and many are given the opportunity to register to vote in federal elections. The SAVE Act would thwart Democrat efforts to cement one-party rule by upholding and strengthening current law that permits only U.S. citizens to vote in Federal elections.

Representative Roy said,"Secure elections are a key cornerstone for any representative government; without them, we won't have a country. Radical progressive Democrats know this and are using open border policies while also attacking election integrity laws to fundamentally remake America. That's why I am proud to introduce the SAVE Act with Speaker Johnson and my Republican colleagues, along with the invaluable support of citizens and organizations that recognize we must end the practice of non-citizens voting in our elections. “

“As we approach the 2024 elections, the American people must have absolute certainty in the integrity of our election system. This bill would fortify federal elections by ensuring that only American citizens vote in American elections. I am grateful to Congressman Roy for his important leadership on this critical issue and for introducing this legislation in the House,” said Speaker Mike Johnson.

“Illegal immigrants and non-citizens across the nation are being improperly registered to vote, allowing them to cast illegitimate ballots in federal elections,”said Senator Mike Lee, who has companion legislation in the Senate. “At a time when trust in voting is more important than ever, we must stop foreign election interference and pass the SAVE Act. Voting is both a sacred right and responsibility of American citizenship, and allowing the people of other nations access to our elections is a grave blow to our security and self-governance. I’m proud to stand with Chip Roy to save our democratic process and representative government.”

“It’s common sense and that only American citizens should be allowed to vote in American elections,”said Representative Andrew Garbarino.“Some jurisdictions, including New York City, have taken it upon themselves to ignore this fact and attempt to allow non-citizens the right to vote in local elections. The SAVE Act would put an end to unconstitutional non-citizen voting and ensure that American citizens retain their exclusive right to choose their representatives in the Federal government.”

The SAVE Act would protect and preserve the right of American citizens to vote by:

• Requiring states to obtain proof of citizenship – in person – when registering an individual to vote.
• Requiring states to remove non-citizens from existing voter rolls.

Cosponsors of the bill include Representatives Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Brian Babin (TX-36), Jim Banks (IN-3), Andy Biggs (AZ-5), Lauren Boebert (CO-3), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Andrew Clyde (GA-9), Dan Crenshaw (TX-2), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Jake Ellzey (TX-6), Tom Emmer (MN-6), Pat Fallon (TX-4), Randy Feenstra (IA-4), Andrew Garbarino (NY-2), Mike Garcia (CA-27), Garret Graves (LA-6), Michael Guest (MS-3), Diana Harshbarger (TN-1), Kevin Hern (OK-1), Clay Higgins (LA-3), Erin Houchin (IN-9), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Jim Jordan (OH-4), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Tom McClintock (CA-5), Rich McCormick (GA-6), Mary Miller (IL-15), Barry Moore (AL-2), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Gary Palmer (AL-6), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Steve Scalise (LA-1), Austin Scott (GA-8), Keith Self (TX-3), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Randy Weber (TX-14), Brandon Williams (NY-22), Roger Williams (TX-25), Josh Brecheen (OK-2), Dan Bishop (NC-8), Mike Bost (IL-12), Michelle Fischbach (MN-7), August Pfluger (TX-11), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Darrell Issa (CA-48), and Kat Cammack (FL-3).

Read the full text of the bill here.

Read the one-pager for the bill here.

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