Congressman August Pfluger, representing Texas's 11th district, cast a vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, marking a significant legislative step toward requiring states to obtain proof of U.S. citizenship for individuals wishing to register to vote in federal elections.
In a statement released from Washington, D.C., Rep. Pfluger highlighted the importance of election integrity, emphasizing, "Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, which is why protecting them at a federal level from foreign influence is essential to our nation’s sovereignty and will ensure America flourishes for decades to come." He expressed disappointment that not all members of Congress supported the measure, stating, "The overwhelming majority of Democrats voted against this bill, proving that they will never stand for commonsense election reforms such as requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote."
Rep. Pfluger likened the act of voting to other everyday activities that require identification and questioned why voting should be any different. He concluded by reaffirming his support for the bill and called for the Senate's prompt action on it.
Rep. Pfluger has been consistently advocating for election reform during his tenure in Congress. Earlier this year, he introduced a series of election security initiatives aimed at restricting noncitizen residents in Washington, D.C. from voting in local elections and barring noncitizens from participating in election administration. He also proposed a constitutional amendment to prevent noncitizens from voting altogether.
The legislative efforts by Rep. Pfluger continue to be a part of broader discussions on election security and voter eligibility standards nationwide.