House Passes Controversial Bill Requiring In-Person Proof of Citizenship to Vote

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the SAVE Act, a bill mandating in-person proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. The legislation, supported by all Republicans and four Democrats, aims to prevent noncitizens from voting. Critics argue the bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, particularly women who have changed their names and individuals without passports or easy access to documentation. Voting rights advocates warn the measure could create unnecessary barriers to voter registration. Supporters claim it is a necessary step to ensure election integrity, despite evidence that voter fraud is extremely rare.