Christopher Schuler, christopher.schuler@sierraclub.org
Washington, DC – Today, House Republicans passed the so-called "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act” or SAVE Act, legislation they claim is an effort to protect elections but would actually further disenfranchise voters and add onerous steps to hinder eligible voters’ ability to lawfully cast their ballot.
In response, Sierra Club Political Director Sarah Burton released the following statement:
“This dangerously flawed legislation would undermine our elections and make it more difficult for eligible voters to cast their ballots—not easier. The bill would stymie voter registration efforts, allow states to further disenfranchise voters in low-income communities, and add additional costly hurdles for married women and other individuals whose last name may no longer match the name on their birth certificate. The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy and one we must protect at all costs. The SAVE Act is a solution in search of a problem, and our elected leaders should reject this and any effort that would only hinder participation in our democratic process.”
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