Since Donald Trump reclaimed the White House, we’re seeing a completely different GOP—one that’s actually following through on promises. It’s like they’ve suddenly remembered who elected them! The transformation is nothing short of remarkable.
House Republicans appear to be on an absolute tear these days, pushing forward legislation that aligns perfectly with Trump’s vision for America. It’s almost shocking to see politicians doing what they said they would do.
The latest evidence of this newfound Republican momentum comes in the form of a critical election integrity bill that’s making its comeback in Congress. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), is expected to receive a vote in the House next week. This bill aims to do something seemingly obvious but strangely controversial: require proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. I mean, shouldn’t this already be a thing?
Only Citizens Should Pick American Leaders
House Speaker Mike Johnson made the announcement on Friday that the House “will vote on the SAVE Act to ensure ONLY American citizens vote in American elections” next week.
From ‘The Daily Wire’:
On Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced in a post on X that the lower chamber “will vote on the SAVE Act to ensure ONLY American citizens vote in American elections” next week.
This isn’t the bill’s first rodeo. The Republican-led House actually passed this legislation last year, but it met the fate of so many good ideas in Washington—it died in the Democrat-controlled Senate. Now, with both chambers under Republican control, the bill has a fighting chance to reach President Trump’s desk. Isn’t it amazing what can happen when the adults are in charge?
The SAVE Act addresses a glaring loophole in the National Voter Registration Act that has allowed states to register voters for federal elections without verifying citizenship status. A report from Speaker Johnson’s office pointed to troubling evidence of non-citizens appearing on voter rolls in several states, including Massachusetts, Ohio, and Virginia.
Democrats Predictably Opposed to Common Sense
When the bill previously passed the House, only five Democrats joined Republicans in supporting it. The overwhelming majority of House Democrats opposed the measure, arguing it was “unnecessary” and would create an “undue burden” on legitimate voters.
Rep. Chip Roy had a pointed response to these criticisms during an interview on “The Will Cain Show” from Fox News: “People in the radical Left are trying to say, ‘Oh! This is going to prevent, like, married women from voting because if they get married, their name changes.’ … It’s all bogus. It’s all a lie made up by the radical Left. All this will do is prevent illegals from voting.”
The push for this legislation comes hot on the heels of President Trump’s executive order threatening to strip federal funds from states that do not require proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.
Legal Challenges Already Brewing
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has already promised to fight Trump’s executive order in court. Sophia Lin Lakin, director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, claimed the order is a “blatant overreach” and would disproportionately impact “voters of color, naturalized citizens, people with disabilities, and the elderly.”
However, former Justice Department official John Yoo predicts these legal challenges will ultimately fail. During an appearance on “America Reports,” Yoo argued:
“I think this argument from the ACLU is going to lose. These people make the same argument about states imposing voter ID requirements. If you require a driver’s license, it’s going to affect some groups over other groups and the Supreme Court almost unanimously rejected that argument. I think the same logic applies here. This is a neutral rule.”
This Isn’t Rocket Science, People
Let’s be honest—is it really controversial to suggest that only American citizens should vote in American elections? This isn’t some radical concept dreamed up in a right-wing think tank. It’s common sense, and it’s already the law.
President Trump put it perfectly in his executive order: “Free, fair, and honest elections unmarred by fraud, errors, or suspicion are fundamental to maintaining our constitutional Republic. The right of American citizens to have their votes properly counted and tabulated, without illegal dilution, is vital to determining the rightful winner of an election.”
When you get down to it, this is about protecting the sanctity of your vote. Every ballot cast by someone who isn’t eligible to vote effectively cancels out the vote of a law-abiding citizen. That’s not democracy—that’s dilution of citizens’ constitutional rights. And when did protecting constitutional rights become optional? Did I miss that memo?
Key Takeaways:
- The House will vote next week on the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.
- The bill works in tandem with President Trump’s executive order that threatens to withhold federal funds from non-compliant states.
- Legal experts predict challenges from groups like the ACLU will ultimately fail because requiring citizenship verification is a “neutral rule” enforcing existing law.
Sources: Daily Wire, Daily Caller
