The SAVE Act- A bad idea

Question: Do you know any undocumented immigrants who have voted?

It turns out that the incidence of non-citizens voting is practically zero. Yet Congress will soon vote on the SAVE Act (HR 22) which purports to “safeguard American voter eligibility” by requiring all voters to register in person at the Board of Elections office and produce proof of citizenship.

Next question: Do you think most US citizens can locate their original, official birth certificate- or have passport?

This is required in order to prove citizenship. You’ll also need to produce photo ID showing that your name matches the one on your birth certificate.

Another question: What if you changed your name at some point (ex. you got married)?

In that case, you’ll need to show an official marriage certificate or other document proving the name change.

So, you can see that the SAVE Act will make it burdensome to register to vote (or re-register if you move) – traveling to the Board of Elections during business hours and producing the required documents.

And for what? The Board of Elections already verifies your citizenship when they process your registration form.

This is another example of legislation crafted to solve a problem that does not exist. But in this case, it will prevent actual US citizens from voting.

Our Congressman, Mike Lawler thinks this is a good idea and has co-sponsored the SAVE Act. Please call his office right away (202-225-6506) and urge him to vote NO.