Reject SAVE Act voter restrictions, protect democracy's accessibility

The SAVE Act's requirement for documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote could disenfranchise millions of Americans who lack easy access to birth certificates, passports or other accepted documents, essentially imposing a poll tax on the right to vote. While preventing non-citizens from voting is important, implementing this federal mandate would create significant barriers to voter registration, especially for underserved communities. Many eligible citizens, including older adults, may struggle to obtain the necessary paperwork and incur costs associated with acquiring documents. Rather than restricting access to the fundamental right to vote, Congress should focus on improving existing processes to maintain accurate voter rolls. I urge you to reject the SAVE Act and uphold the ability of all eligible citizens to participate in our democracy without financial burden.