Joe Biden Vows to Block Bill Requiring Proof of U.S. Citizenship to Vote, Calls Noncitizens Voting ‘Extraordinarily Rare’
SUMMARY
President Joe Biden has opposed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which mandates proof of American citizenship for voter registration, calling noncitizen voting "extraordinarily rare." Introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and backed by over 100 House Republicans, the bill aims to enhance election integrity by verifying citizenship. Biden's administration claims that existing laws already deter noncitizen voting and asserts the SAVE Act could 'disenfranchise' eligible voters. Instead, Biden supports the Freedom to Vote Act, promoting rights for former felons and nationwide mail-in voting. Despite bipartisan support for proof of citizenship requirements among Americans, Democrats are divided on the issue.
