Join us for a conversation on proof-of-citizenship requirements

Join us for a conversation on proof-of-citizenship requirements

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest.Currently, there is no federal requirement to show proof of citizenship in order to vote. Instead, voters across the country must attest to their citizenship under penalty of perjury.President Donald Trump’s executive order on elections included a requirement for proof of citize…

Proposed Texas Bill Mirrors Federal Legislation in Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote » ¡Que Onda Magazine!

Texas House lawmakers are currently debating a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship before registering to vote. This proposal mirrors the federal SAVE Act, which recently passed in the U.S. House. The Texas bill, already passed by the Senate, mandates that voters provide a U.S. passport, a certified copy of their […] La entrada Proposed Texas Bill Mirrors Federal Legislation in Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote se …