Charleston Reporter

Congresswoman Nancy Mace, representing South Carolina's 1st District, has cast her vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This legislation aims to reinforce election integrity measures by mandating proof of U.S. citizenship for individuals registering to vote in federal elections.

Mace expressed strong support for the bill: "In America, the right to vote belongs to citizens—period. The Left may not like that fact, but that’s the law." She emphasized that the SAVE Act is designed to protect the voting rights of American citizens by preventing non-citizens from voting. "I supported it—and every member of Congress should," she declared.

According to recent data, since the inauguration of President Biden, over 4.6 million illegal immigrants have entered the U.S., alongside an additional 1.8 million who have avoided authorities. Many of these individuals have been able to obtain driver's licenses and benefits, which may allow them to register to vote in some states despite federal laws prohibiting non-citizens from voting in federal elections.

The SAVE Act, introduced by Representative Chip Roy of Texas, seeks to address this issue. The proposed legislation requires individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It also mandates states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls and provides access to Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration databases for verification purposes. Additionally, the bill allows citizens to file lawsuits against election officials who unlawfully register non-citizens and introduces penalties for noncompliance.

Mace further remarked on the significance of the bill by stating, "Other countries like India, Brazil, and Germany already have stronger protections in place than the United States. That’s unacceptable. The American people deserve elections they can trust."

The SAVE Act has successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now on its way to the Senate for consideration.