Mandatory Proof of US Citizenship for Federal Voter Registration.
This bill mandates that all individuals registering to vote in federal elections must provide documentary proof of US citizenship, such as a passport or certified birth certificate. This change replaces the previous system largely based on self-attestation, increasing the administrative requirements for citizens. States are also required to use federal databases (like DHS SAVE) to actively verify and remove non-citizens from voter rolls.
Key points
Requires all applicants for federal voter registration to present specific documentary proof of US citizenship (e.g., passport, birth certificate, or REAL ID compliant document).
States must establish programs using federal data (DHS, SSA) to continuously verify citizenship and remove non-citizens from voter lists.
New registration processes at DMVs and government agencies must include mandatory citizenship verification.
Election officials who register an applicant without the required proof face potential penalties, and false registration attempts may trigger immigration proceedings.
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