WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to secure U.S. elections by allowing a vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which she co-sponsored.

This legislation would ensure that only U.S. citizens participate in federal elections by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration across the country. It passed the House over the summer and was introduced in the Senate by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) earlier this year.

Click here to download video of Senator Blackburn’s remarks on the Senate floor about the SAVE Act.

Over the Years, Thousands of Illegal Immigrants Have Been Discovered on U.S. Voter Rolls

“In America, nothing is more fundamental to preserving our God-given freedoms—as equal citizens—than fair and open elections.

But for more than three years, we have seen the Biden-Harris administration wage a war on this sacred institution by making illegal immigration legal.

Under this administration, there have been more than 10.2 million illegal crossings—with countless illegal aliens receiving government benefits, including drivers’ licenses and state IDs.

Of course, illegal aliens can break the law and use state IDs to register to vote.

In fact, over the years, thousands of aliens have been discovered on voter rolls from Massachusetts to Arizona and everywhere in between.”

In 14 States Across the Country, Voters Are Not Required to Show ID at the Polls

“Under Republican leadership, Virginia has discovered and removed more than 6,000 aliens from its voter rolls in less than three years.

On top of this, in 14 states across the country, voters aren’t required to show any form of identification at the polls.

One thing is clear: While it is against the law for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections, many states and jurisdictions lack the proper safeguards to enforce the law—and ensure that not a single illegal alien can vote in our elections.”

Amid Skyrocketing Illegal Immigration Under Biden-Harris, the SAVE Act Would Require Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

“The risk is especially high with the millions of illegals now in our country because of the Biden-Harris Open Border.

Our SAVE Act would solve this problem.

This bill would require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship—in person—before allowing an individual to register to vote for a federal election.

The SAVE Act also has crucial provisions to restore election integrity.

It would require states to establish programs to remove aliens from their voter rolls.

It would also allow citizens to sue election officials who fail to uphold requirements for proof of citizenship.”

Senate Democrat Leadership Has Refused to Allow Vote on the SAVE Act

“The House passed this important legislation in July—but for two months, Senate Democrat leadership have refused to bring this bill up for a vote.

What about this bill could they possibly oppose?

Do they want foreign nationals voting in federal elections?

Do they want illegal aliens voting in federal elections?

Now more than ever, we must restore faith in our elections. The SAVE Act would help ensure that happens.”