1. United States
2. Hawaii
3. Letter

The SAVE Act's requirements for proving citizenship to register to vote could disproportionately impact millions of married women who have changed their last names after marriage. Their birth certificates would no longer match their current legal names, creating unnecessary obstacles. Many may not have readily available documents like marriage certificates or court decrees to verify the name change. This imposes additional costs, administrative burdens, and discouragement from voting that other citizens do not face. Ensuring equal access to the fundamental right to vote should be the priority. I urge you to consider the unintended consequences of the SAVE Act and explore alternative measures that secure election integrity without erecting barriers for eligible voters, especially married women. Every American's voice deserves to be heard at the ballot box without undue hardship. Protecting this sacred democratic process should remain the guiding principle.