Securing Our Elections

The right to vote is a fundamental principle of the United States of America.

In recent years, we have seen an increasing number of jurisdictions across the country allow noncitizens to vote in their elections. In our nation's capital, noncitizens are eligible to vote in municipal elections. For example, a noncitizen only has to reside in the Washington, D.C. for 30 days in order to register to vote. Last month, the House voted 262-143 to end this practice in D.C. Unfortunately, the Senate has not taken up that legislation.

Every illegal vote cancels out the legal vote of an eligible American voter. We cannot allow this to spread across the U.S.

Ensuring our laws are being enforced to prevent noncitizen voting is critical. As Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, I led the passing of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) in the House of Representatives this week.

The SAVE Act will prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections by requiring states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and identity in-person when registering an individual to vote in federal elections.

Watch me discuss the SAVE Act on the House Floor here:

It seems like a simple and obvious idea. Yet, many in Congress oppose this common-sense legislation. They argue that it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections. But it is also against the law to evade Border Patrol and illegally enter the country. That hasn't stopped the more than 7 million migrants Border Patrol has encountered at the southern border during President Biden's tenure.

By passing the SAVE Act this week, Congress took a crucial step to prevent noncitizen voting and secure our elections. While much work still remains. I will continue fighting to protect our elections.

DEADLINE APPROACHING! Nominate a Health Care Worker

The July 26 deadline is fast approaching! Wisconsin's First Congressional District's Health Care Worker of the Year Award will recognize an unsung hero in Wisconsin's First Congressional District who has gone above and beyond to help our community and their patients.

The recipient of the Health Care Worker of the Year Award will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Displays exemplary service and performance in their profession
• Upholds the standard of providing unsurpassed care and treatment for their patients
• Goes above and beyond the call of duty in performing their responsibilities
• Displays self-sacrifice and selflessness in caring for others

The nominee must reside in Wisconsin's First Congressional District (nominee may work at a facility outside the First District) and be a licensed health care professional (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, etc.)

If you have questions, please contact my office at 608-752-4050 or click here for more information.

On Wisconsin,

Bryan Steil
Member of Congress

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