Overview

• Speaker Mike Johnson introduces the SAVE Act, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, amending the 1993 Voter Registration Act.
• Critics argue the SAVE Act addresses a non-existent issue, as studies show noncitizen voting in U.S. elections is vanishingly rare.
• The bill is seen as a political strategy, aligning with former President Trump's discredited claims of a rigged election system.
• Experts warn the SAVE Act could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially minorities, lacking easy access to required documents.
• Despite support in the House, the bill faces significant opposition in the Democratic-controlled Senate and from President Biden.