WASHINGTON– Congressman Sessions (TX-17) voted in favor of H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, introduced by Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21). This legislation will amend the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person when an individual registers to vote in federal elections. The SAVE Act also requires states to create programs to remove non-citizens from existing voter rolls. Despite votes against from 198 Democrats, the SAVE Act passed the House on July 10. Congressman Sessions is a proud cosponsor of the SAVE Act and urges the Senate to quickly take up this important piece of legislation.

“Current election security standards are not sufficient, considering the Biden administration’s failure to secure our southern border. Nearly 5 million illegal aliens have been released into our country and, in many states, can easily bypass the weak enforcement mechanisms put in place to bar noncitizens from voting in our federal elections. The SAVE Act will ensure that only Americans can participate in American elections, increasing public trust and confidence,” said Congressman Sessions.