House Republicans Push Legislation to Crack Down on Noncitizen Voting in U.S. Elections

Today, House Republicans unveiled a new set of voting legislation aimed at addressing concerns about noncitizens participating in U.S. elections.

Rolling Back D.C. Law

The proposed bill includes a measure to overturn a law in Washington, D.C. that currently permits noncitizen residents to vote in local elections. If passed, this legislation would revoke the voting rights of noncitizens in the nation's capital.

Proof of Citizenship Requirement

Another key component of the legislation is the requirement for states to verify an individual's citizenship in person by presenting documentation such as a birth certificate or passport during the voter registration process. Additionally, states would be mandated to eliminate noncitizens from their voter rolls.

While the bill is expected to move forward in the House, it faces an uncertain future in the Democratic-led Senate. Furthermore, even if it were to pass the Senate, President Biden is unlikely to sign it into law.

Emphasizing Alleged Illegal Voting

These proposed measures are viewed as a way for Republicans to spotlight what they claim to be widespread illegal voting by noncitizens. Despite lacking substantial evidence, former President Donald J. Trump and House Republicans continue to assert that illegal voting by undocumented immigrants has significantly impacted election outcomes in favor of Democrats.