Oppose the SAVE Act!
Vote NO!
It is currently titled, "H.R.22 - SAVE Act."
It's my understanding that the SAVE Act would severely negatively impact the lives of women who have legally changed their last name (I.e. married and changed their last name, divorced but kept their spouse's last name, became a widow and kept their spouse's last name) could have their right to vote challenged if the SAVE Act becomes law. I've read posts by various organizations [that I consider reputable] women who have legally taken their spouse's last name may be ineligible to vote because the names will not match their birth certificate or other documentation (that may not be considered a valid form of proof of citizenship). In my opinion, the forms of documentation to validate citizenship and eligibility to vote listed in the SAVE Act are very limited, vaguely described, and highly questionable. For example, marriage certificates as proof of citizenship are not explicitly listed as an acceptable form of documentation in the bill.
Also, voters affected by this would be required to show proof of citizenship IN PERSON.
The SAVE Act could cause a myriad of problems for many citizens. Some other topics of concern with regard to the SAVE Act:
Access to purchase accepted forms of identification
Cost to purchase accepted forms of identification
Timeline to receive accepted forms of identification Time off from work to go in person
Scheduling to go in person
Transportation and traveling (especially if living in a rural area) to go into an office in person
Afffect on the elderly, homebound, and physically challenged citizens
Affect on American citizens who live in other countries
Voter disfranchisement
Voter intimidation
Voter suppression
I'm sure there is more to consider.
The SAVE Act description also includes "and for other purposes."
...What other purposes?!
I don't think "and for other purposes" should be overlooked.
Oppose the SAVE Act!
Vote NO!