(DCWatchdog.com) – In a much needed change, the GOP is leveraging its political power in Washington to push for tighter voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements, influenced heavily by President Trump’s enduring impact.
Republicans have set their sights on revamping U.S. voting procedures with their control of both the White House and Congress.
Their focus: the American Confidence in Elections Act (ACE) and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE).
These proposed laws aim to mandate stricter voter ID and proof-of-citizenship regulations, which the GOP argues will restore public confidence in elections.
This legislative push highlights an unwavering commitment to electoral security by the Republican Party.
Under Trump’s aegis, Republicans claim the current voting system is flawed and imbalanced, resembling an “honor system” that demands reform.
While critics challenge the assertion of rampant voter fraud, many supporters stress the importance of tougher measures to safeguard U.S. elections.
Despite their progress, the GOP faces fierce opposition.
Democrats argue these reforms could restrict voting rights and suppress voter turnout.
They advocate for federal funding for election offices and initiatives to curb foreign influence in elections rather than implementing restrictive measures.
Their concerns about access and participation remain at the forefront of their argument against these divisive changes.
As Republicans advance the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration, the proposal has passed the House but stalled in the Senate.
GOP Rep. Bryan Steil emphasized the urgency, stating, “As we look to the new year with unified Republican government, we have a real opportunity to move these pieces of legislation not only out of committee but across the House floor and into law. We need to improve Americans’ confidence in elections.”
Many in the GOP are eager to seize this moment to pass the legislation with their current majority.
Georgia’s recent audits revealed minimal cases of noncitizen voting, potentially strengthening the argument for verification processes’ effectiveness.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is a firm advocate for voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements.
He credits Georgia’s system, saying, “What we’ve done by doing those audits is give voters confidence that we do not have noncitizens voting here in Georgia. And when society is highly polarized, you have to look at building trust. Trust is the gold standard.”
The debate extends beyond individual voter requirements, with election officials cautioning against moving to a single day of voting.
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