WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) kicked off debate on the Senate floor Tuesday night for his SAVE America Act. The overwhelmingly popular legislation would secure American elections and protect citizens’ votes by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, and the use of Voter ID nationwide.

“The Senate often considers complex, divisive issues. Protecting the votes of American citizens is not one of them,” said Senator Mike Lee. “It is a simple task, and the American people are united: Pass the SAVE America Act.”

Watch Senator Lee speak on the Senate Floor for his SAVE America Act

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

• Requiring individuals to present an eligible photo identification document before voting
• 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

Under the Biden-Harris administration, at least 10 million illegal aliens poured into communities nationwide. In many states, these illegal aliens are eligible for driver’s licenses and other benefits, providing ample opportunities to illegally register to vote in Federal elections. In some jurisdictions, non-citizens are even able to vote in local elections. While only U.S. citizens can legally vote in Federal elections, Federal law has generally preempted and undermined state laws requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in such elections.

Read the full bill text here.

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