River Bend Times

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) has expressed her support for the Secure America’s Vote and Elections (SAVE) Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21). The proposed legislation, known as H.R. 22, aims to enhance election integrity by ensuring that only citizens of the United States can participate in federal elections. Under this act, states would be required to verify proof of citizenship before registering voters and to remove non-citizens from existing voter rolls.

Miller-Meeks stated, "American elections should be decided by American citizens, and that’s exactly what the SAVE Act ensures." She further emphasized the importance of the legislation by saying it "will help protect the integrity of our elections by requiring proof of citizenship before registration and removing non-citizens from voter rolls. I’m proud to support this commonsense bill that will secure the future of our democracy and restore confidence in our electoral system."

Previously, the House passed the SAVE Act with bipartisan support, but it was blocked in the Senate by Democrats. With President Trump in office, House Republicans are determined to see this legislation enacted.

The motivation behind the SAVE Act reflects concerns about election integrity, citing the presence of millions of illegal immigrants in the U.S. and claiming weakening voter registration safeguards under Democrat policies. The act would mandate proof of citizenship for federal voter registration, ensure removal of non-citizens from voter rolls, and equip states with tools to verify voter eligibility.