Congressman Shreve Advances Legislation Protecting American Voters and Election Integrity

Washington, DC — Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) voted to advance legislation that safeguards American elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act passed the U.S. House with strong Republican support. It aims to ensure that only U.S citizens vote in our elections. 

The SAVE Act upholds and strengthens current law by requiring in-person proof of citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections. The SAVE Act also requires states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. It allows for more than six types of identification to prove U.S. citizenship.

In the Hoosier state, election officials have striven to purge voter rolls of deceased citizens. The SAVE Act will serve as a tool for the state to better support election integrity and verify that only U.S. citizens may participate in federal elections. 

Congressman Shreve said, "Non-citizens should not vote in our elections. The SAVE Act puts safeguards in place to protect the voice of American citizens and prevent non-citizens from voting. Elections are a part of our country’s democratic process. It's our responsibility to ensure they're secure — and for US citizens only. This election integrity bill is common sense."