Mandatory Proof of US Citizenship Required for Federal Voter Registration.
This Act mandates that all individuals must provide documentary proof of US citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, when applying to register to vote in federal elections. This significantly changes existing registration processes, including those at motor vehicle departments and through mail-in forms, requiring citizens to submit specific documentation for their application to be processed. States are also required to establish ongoing programs to verify citizenship status using federal databases to ensure only eligible citizens are on the voter rolls.
Key points
New Requirement: Citizens must present specific documentary proof of US citizenship (e.g., passport, naturalization certificate) to register for federal elections.
Registration Changes: Voter registration via DMV or mail-in forms now requires the submission or in-person presentation of citizenship documentation.
State Verification: States must actively use federal systems (like DHS SAVE) to identify and remove non-citizens from voter rolls.
Penalties: Election officials who register applicants without the required proof face potential criminal penalties; unlawfully registered non-citizens face potential removal proceedings.
VOTING RESULTS
2024-07-10
53%
For
221
Against
198
Abstain
0
Expired
Citizen Poll