House leaders plan to vote on Trump-supported elections bill next month.

Welcome to Boston Post News, your go-to source for breaking news and in-depth analysis of critical issues. Today, we delve into a hot-button topic that has been making waves in the political arena – the proposed bill known as the Secure and Verifiable Elections (SAVE) Act. Championed by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, along with support from former President Trump, this bill aims to address concerns about the integrity of the U.S. electoral system.

At the heart of the SAVE Act is the assertion that there is “irrefutable evidence” of illegal voting by noncitizens in U.S. elections. The bill points to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) as a key factor in this issue. The NVRA, according to the bill, does not require states to verify the citizenship status of individuals registering to vote in federal elections. Instead, it relies on self-attestation, opening the door for potential abuse.

Furthermore, the SAVE Act highlights the role of the Biden administration’s border policies in exacerbating the problem. By creating conditions that allow more individuals to enter the U.S. illegally and exploit the system to obtain benefits like a Social Security number, the bill argues that the current policies are contributing to the issue at hand.

The bill cites examples of states like Virginia, Massachusetts, and Ohio taking steps to remove noncitizens from their voter rolls. For instance, Virginia removed nearly 1,500 individuals with “non-citizen status” from its voter rolls, some of whom had reportedly cast ballots in state elections. Similarly, Boston Election Department officials disclosed the removal of 70 non-citizens from the city’s election rolls in Massachusetts.

Despite Democratic critics arguing that the SAVE Act is redundant since it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections, proponents like Rep. Chip Roy of Texas stand by the necessity of such legislation. The proposed bill, set to be voted on in the near future, comes at a crucial time, less than six months before the anticipated White House rematch between Trump and President Biden.

While the fate of the SAVE Act in the Democrat-controlled Senate remains uncertain, Speaker Johnson remains steadfast in his commitment to ensuring free and fair elections in the U.S. The bill aims to establish new safeguards and require voter registration verification of American citizenship, aligning the U.S. with global standards on noncitizen voting.

As this contentious issue continues to unfold, we keep a watchful eye on the developments and implications for the American electoral system. Stay tuned for more updates on the SAVE Act and other pressing issues shaping our nation. Remember, at Boston Post News, we bring you the news that matters.