August 26, 2024

Ready, Rose & Tomlinson Urge Congress to Pass SAVE Act

 

August 26, 2024

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Ready, Rose & Tomlinson Urge Congress to Pass SAVE Act

 

Westminster, MD: State Senator Justin Ready, State Delegate April Rose, and State Delegate Chris Tomlinson who represent District 5 (Carroll & Frederick Counties) have signed onto a letter urging Congress to immediately take up the SAVE Act and pass it. They are joined over 740 other state legislators from around the country including several from Maryland.

 

The SAVE Act, introduced by Texas Representative Chip Roy, amends the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and identity – in person – when registering an individual to vote in a federal election. The SAVE Act also directs states to implement an alternative process for individuals without proper documentary proof but are U.S. citizens. Finally, the act empowers citizens to bring civil suits forward against election officials who fail to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

 

This is basic common sense, only citizens should be voting in our elections. I appreciate leaders in Congress like Rep. Roy and Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD 1) who have elevated this major election security concern,” said Senator Justin Ready

 

“There is no time to waste” said Delegate April Rose. “Early voting is just around the corner, and the SAVE Act would ensure that only American citizens are participating in American elections or on state voter rolls at all.”

 

Delegate Chris Tomlinson concluded, “The SAVE Act should be a no-brainer for anyone who cares about preserving the democratic process. We urge its quick passage through the House and Senate.”

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