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Henry Cuellar

Henry Cuellar

U.S. Representative (D-TX)

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Congress debates federal citizenship proof requirements for voter registration

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Only Democrat to vote for the bill

Since 1993, Americans have registered to vote by attesting to their citizenship under penalty of perjury, with no proof required. The House passed the SAVE America Act 218-213 on February 11, 2026, mandating in-person documentary proof—a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers—for federal election registration.

Updated 5 days ago